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ROAD BIKE | OWNER’S MANUALOWNER’S MANUAL | ROAD BIKE
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See your BERGAMONT dealer and ask him to examine the remaining thickness of
the rims when you are 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.
Both brake arms must hit the rim simultaneously, when you actuate the brake lever.
They must keep off the tyre.
A correctly adjusted brake is only ensured if all of these checks have been made
successfully.
DANGER!
G
Brake cables that are damaged (d), e.g. frayed, should 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 (e).
Synchronising and readjusting
With dual pivot brakes, turn the small (headless) screw located at the side or on top of
the calliper (f), until the left and right brake pad are at the same distance from the rim.
Also check whether the bolt by which the brake is screwed to the frame is still
tightened to the proper torque, i.e. according to the torque value given in the chapter
“Recommended torque settings for your BERGAMONT bike”.
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.
RIM BRAKES
Racing and side-pull brakes
Operation and wear
Actuating the levers on the handlebars (a) and cables (b) causes a brake pad to be
pressed against a brake surface. The ensuing friction slows down the wheel. If water,
dirt or oil come into contact with one of the braking surfaces, this changes the coeffi-
cient of friction and deceleration is reduced. This is why brakes respond with a slight
delay and less powerfully in wet weather.
In order to maintain their effectiveness, brakes need to be checked and readjusted
regularly.
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 over hilly terrain 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
Test the brakes in stationary by firmly pulling the brake levers towards the handlebars.
The brake pads of rim brakes must hit the rim evenly with their entire surface without
touching the tyre during braking, in open condition or in between.
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.
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”.
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