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ENGLISHENGLISH TREKKING AND TREKKING‑PEDELEC | ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS | TREKKING AND TREKKING‑PEDELEC
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The brake levers must always remain clear of the handlebars. You should not even
be able to pull them all the way to the handlebars in the event of an emergency
stop. If this is the case, however, observe the following chapter “Synchronising and
readjusting”. A correctly adjusted brake is only ensured if all of these checks have
been made successfully.
DANGER!
G
Brake cables which are damaged, e.g. frayed (e), must be replaced immediately, as
they can otherwise fail in a critical moment, possibly causing a crash!
DANGER!
G
Adjusting the position of the brake pads relative to the rims requires a considerable
degree of skill. Replacing and adjusting the brake pads is a job best left to your
BERGAMONT dealer.
DANGER!
G
Have your rims regularly inspected and measured by your BERGAMONT dealer.
Synchronising and readjusting
Almost all brake designs have a bolt located next to one or both brake callipers for
adjusting the initial spring tension (f). Turn the bolt slowly and watch how the gap
changes between brake pads and rim.
Adjust the spring in a way that the gaps are equal on either side with an unapplied
brake and the brake pads touch the rim simultaneously during braking.
The position of the brake lever where the brake starts to act, also referred to as
pressure point, can be adjusted to the size of the hand as well as to individual
convenience by readjusting the brake cable. Make absolutely sure you cannot pull the
brake lever all the way to the handlebar grip. With an unapplied brake the brake pads
should not be too close to the rim sides, otherwise they could drag along the rim
during riding. Before making this adjustment, observe the notes in the chapter “Brake
lever reach adjustment.
RIM BRAKES
V-Brakes and cantilever brakes
Operation and wear
V-brake (a) and cantilever brake designs (b) have two brake arms mounted separately
on either side of the rim. When actuating the brake lever, both arms are pressed
together by the cable, the pads touching the rim.
The friction generated by braking causes wear to the brake pads as well as to the
rims. Frequent rides in the rain and dirt and on uneven ground can accelerate wear on
both braking surfaces. Some rims are provided with wear indicators, e.g. grooves or
circular indentations. If the rim is worn down to the point where the grooves or inden-
tations are no longer visible, they need to be replaced. Once the abrasion of the rim
has reached a certain critical point, the rim may break under the tyre pressure. This
can make the wheel jam or the inner tube burst, both of which can cause an accident.
Risk of falling!
Functional check
Check whether the brake pads are accurately aligned with the rims and still suffi-
ciently thick. You can judge the wear of the brake pads by the appearance of grooves.
If the pads are worn down to the bottom of the grooves (c), it is time to replace them. Be
sure to observe the appropriate instructions of the respective manufacturer.
See your BERGAMONT dealer and ask them to examine the remaining thickness of
the rims when you have worn through your second set of brake pads at the latest.
Your BERGAMONT dealer has special measuring devices for determining the
remaining thickness of the rims.
The brake pads must hit the rim simultaneously, first touching it with the front portion
of their surface. At the moment of first contact the rear portion of the pads should be
a millimetre away from the braking surface. Viewed from the top the brake pads form
a “V“ with the trough pointing to the front (d). This setting is to prevent the brake pads
from screeching when applied.
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