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3.5. Adjusting the Pressure Point of the Brake
In particular, riders with small hands should ask their bicycle dealer to ad-
just the brake lever position, i.e. the position where the brake starts to be
effective, to the length of the rider’s fingers directly after purchase. The
adjustment is performed either by optimizing the brake lever position on
the handlebars or by means of the cable clamping at the brake bodies.
Adjusting bolts located in this area only serve to compensate brake pad
wear.
Be sure to check whether there is still enough free travel for the brake
levers to move a little before the brake pads hit the rims. Check the point,
when the brake pads touch the rims. If this point is reached after the lever
has only travelled a short distance, the brake may drag along the rim, e.g.
when riding out of the saddle (see chapter “The Brake System”).
If you have disc brakes, regularly check the braking response and the con-
dition of the brake cables while pulling on the lever. Do you get a clear-
cut braking response in the case of an emergency braking, and does the
lever remain clear of the handlebars no matter how hard you pull?
3.6. Adjusting the Tilt of the Handlebars and
Brake Levers
In the case of road racing bikes the straight piece of the drops should be
in parallel to the ground or point with the ends slightly downwards.
The ends of the brake levers should meet an imaginary extension of the
bottom line of the drops. Shifting the brake levers is a job best left to a
specialist, as it involves retaping the handlebars afterwards.
Release the Allen bolt(s) at the bottom or front side of the stem.
Adjusting the Bicycle to the Rider
Turn the handlebars to the desired position.
Make sure the handlebars are accurately centred in the stem.
In the case of stems with two or four bolts make sure the upper and
bottom slots are identical in width.
Note:
Shimano oers special shifters
for some gear systems. Ask
your STEVENS dealer for
advice.
Danger:
Make sure you cannot pull the
brake levers all the way to the
handlebars. Your maximum
braking force must be reached
short of this point!
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