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9.4. STEVENS Scorpo and Campagnolo
Carbon Wheels
9.4.1. What to Bear in Mind When Braking
With Carbon Wheels
Carbon and Framesets
As the braking surfaces are made of carbon, there are some things to keep
in mind. Only use brake pads that are suitable for carbon wheels, e.g. from
Shimano or Campagnolo, as they are designed to suit such type of rims.
Carbon brake pads usually wear down faster than conventional brake
pads. Keep in mind that the braking response of the rims needs getting
used to, in particular in wet conditions. Therefore, test your brakes in a
place free of traffic until you have full control of your bicycle.
The braking surfaces of the carbon rims are sensitive to heat. Therefore,
when you are riding in the mountains, avoid any drag braking. Riding
downhill e.g. with a permanently activated rear wheel brake may heat
up the material and result in a deformation. The rim may sustain damage
and the inner tube may burst, thus causing an accident.
Always use both brakes simultaneously and release them intermittently
to allow the material to cool off.
As the carbon wheels mounted are made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic
they have outstanding aerodynamic properties and low weight.
a. The wheels are exclusively for use in track races, road races and triath-
lon sports. The wheels are not suitable for riding on unpaved roads,
off-road and for jumps etc. In addition, they are not suitable for towing
a trailer and for riding with heavy luggage.
b. Make sure the maximum overall weight of rider, baggage (rucksack)
and bicycle does not exceed 100 kg. Trailer towing is not permitted in
general.
c. Check the condition of the brakes and make sure you only ride with
brake pads that are suitable for carbon rims!
Danger:
Check the condition of the
brake pads at short intervals,
as they wear down faster than
with aluminium rims.
Danger:
Keep the particularities of
braking in mind, in particular
when riding in the mountains.
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