Handlebar and Front Wheel Installation (continued)
9. Align the handlebars perpendicular to the front wheel by standing with the front wheel between your legs. Look at
the alignment of the handlebars in relation to the front wheel. Then fully tighten the expander bolt. (Fig. a)
10. To check for tightness, hold the front wheel between your legs and try to turn the handlebars.
11. Check for proper installation of the front wheel before each ride.
12. If equipped with quick release, be sure the quick-release lever is in the closed position.
13. Lift the bike off the ground and hit the wheel sharply from above to confirm that it is firmly attached.
Front Brake Installation / Front and Rear Brake Adjustment (if equipped)
1. Place brake cable nipple firmly into nipple slot on lever. (Fig. b) Pass brake inner cable through grooves into lever
bracket.
2. Check brake pads, make sure they are aligned correctly on the rim, and there is a gap of 1mm between the top of
the rim and the top of the pad. Hold each pad against the rim (one at a time) & tighten mounting nut securely.
(Fig. c)
3. Insert cable through cable guide pipe, cable protector and anchor-bolt. Slot cable guide pipe into holder and fit
protector over guide pipe end. Set cable in anchor bolt so that combined pad rim clearance (A+B) is 2mm, then
tighten anchor bolt. (If clearance is not 1mm on each side, it will be balanced out in step 4). Crimp end cap onto
cable end. (Fig. d)
4. Balance brake arms by turning spring-tension adjusters. Depress brake lever a few times while checking to see that
tension is equal for both arms. Pad/rim contact should occur at the same time on each side. Clearance should be
1mm on each side. Don't set tension too high. (Fig. e)
Notes
1. Spring tension adjusters require a 2mm hex wrench. All other brake bolts use a 5mm hex wrench.
2. Pad/rim clearance can be further adjusted by turning the brake lever-adjusting barrel. (Fig. f)
Caution: Linear pull brakes must be used with linear pull brake levers. Linear pull brakes offer considerable braking
power with little leverage force, and require practice at low speeds before normal use. J&B Importers, Inc. is not
responsible for damage or injury as a result of improper use or installation.
SPECIAL CAUTION: Braking in wet weather conditions:
In wet weather conditions, you will need to increase the distance needed to stop safely. Anticipate the extra distance
you will need, ride slowly and carefully. Squeeze your brake levers slowly and with gradual pressure to avoid skidding
or loss of control. The same caution should be observed on loose gravel or dirt. Failure to be cautious during wet or
other severe road conditions may result in a serious accident.
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