Brakes
Brakes
The Street Machine GT is equipped with a powerful
Make yourself familiar with the braking system. Remember which lever pulls the front brake and which the rear brake.
If the arrangement of the levers does not correspond to what you are used to, please have a
Note that the front brake is the most effective brake on the Street Machine GT.With the front brake, you achieve a much higher braking effect than with the rear brake.The rear wheel has a tendency to lock up and slip on the pavement even under low braking forces.The braking effect of modern brake systems can be more powerful than what you have been used to until now. Do brake carefully.When you brake too much with the front brake the rear wheel may lift off the street and the bike may tumble over.
Danger! Please note that the braking distance is much longer when it is wet or when the bike is heavily loaded.When riding on wet, sandy, icy or slippery roads you have to use the front brake very carefully to avoid that your front wheel slips. If it does so you will no longer be able to handle your bike, which might lead to a serious fall.
Do not brake in a bend, always brake before a bend. Braking increases the risk of slipping. Especially when it is wet the rear wheel immediately slides out of the bend while braking and this can result in a serious fall!
Danger! In case you get into a situation like that during an emergency stop you have to let go of the brakes immediately, balance your bicycle and brake again. If you are not familiar with the brakes we recommend you to train at first at low speed and with little braking effect until you find the correct dose for an emergency stop.
If you should hear any unusual sounds while braking the braking pads might be worn. Do not use your bike any further until you have checked the braking pads according to the manual of the brake manufacturer or ask your local dealer.
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