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1. Bike Models:
- Avenue
- City Commuter Lite
- Comfort Cruiser
- Element
- Latch
- Trail Tracker 20"
- Trike
Mechanical Disc Brakes
Your Pedego is equipped with disc brakes for maximum reliability. Applying hand pressure to the brake
levers will engage the brake pads against the brake rotor, creating friction and slowing down the wheel. The more hand pressure applied to the brake lever, the faster the bike will come to a stop.
The rear brake should always be applied before and while the front brake is applied. Applying only the front brake to slow or stop at high speeds may result in the rider being ejected from the saddle and continuing forward over the handlebars. It is best to apply even pressure to both brake levers when slowing or stopping.
Bicycles equipped with disc brakes will occasionally make a slight scraping noise when the wheels are turning without the brakes being applied. This is normal.
Make sure that the brake lever does not contact the handle bar when full hand pressure is applied (Figure 2). If so, then the brakes must be adjusted by increasing the tension on the cable.
A quick adjustment may be made by screwing or unscrewing the threaded barrel adjuster to take up any cable slack on the brake lever until brakes are fine-tuned for safe stopping (Figure 1). If the brakes are still not operating correctly, they may require further adjustment by an experienced bicycle mechanic.
Note: The barrel adjusted should only be used to take up initial cable slack, not to adjust the brake pads for wear.
WARNING:
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- Disc brake rotors become hot during use. Do not touch or come in contact with the disc rotor shortly after use.
- Wet weather will require a longer distance to stop. Brake earlier and avoid sudden stops when riding in wet conditions.
New Brakes Bed-in Procedure
New brakes will require a “bed-in” procedure prior to your first ride which will ensure the most consistent and powerful braking feel.
Step 1: Find a safe riding area that will allow for moderate speed. Remain seated during the entire procedure for optimal results.
Important Note: Do not lock up the wheels at any point during the bed-in procedure.
Step 2: Accelerate the bike to a moderate speed, then firmly squeeze the brake levers until you are at walking speed. Repeat this process about twenty times.
Step 3: Accelerate the bike to a faster speed, then firmly squeeze the brake levers until you are at walking speed. Repeat this process about ten time.
Step 4: Allow the brakes to cool down before your first ride.
2. Bike Models:
- Element Platinum
- Boomerang
- Boomerang Platinum
- Cargo
- City Commuter
- City Commuter Mid Drive
- City Commuter Platinum
- Fat Tire Trike
- Interceptor
- Interceptor Platinum
- Moto
- Ridge Rider
- Stretch
- Tandem
- Trail Tracker
- Trail Tracker Gorilla
Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Your Pedego is equipped with hydraulic disc brakes for maximum reliability. Applying hand pressure to the brake levers will engage the brake pads against the brake rotor, creating friction and slowing down the wheel. The more hand pressure applied to the brake lever, the faster the bike will come to a stop.
The rear brake should always be applied before and while the front brake is applied. Applying only the front brake to slow or stop at high speeds may result in the rider being ejected from the saddle and continuing forward over the handlebars. It is best to apply even pressure to both brake levers when slowing or stopping.
Bicycles equipped with disc brakes will occasionally make a slight scraping noise when the wheels are turning without the brakes being applied. This is normal.
Make sure that the brake lever does not contact the handlebar when full hand pressure is applied (figure 2). The contact point should feel firm and solid. If the lever travels all the way to the handlebar or feels spongy, they may require service by a qualified bicycle technician.
If the brakes are still not operating correctly, they may require further adjustment by an experienced bicycle mechanic.
WARNING:
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- Disc brake rotors become hot during use. Do not touch or come in contact with the disc rotor shortly after use.
- Wet weather will require a longer distance to stop. Brake earlier and avoid sudden stops when riding in wet conditions.
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3. Bike Models:
- Trike
Parking Brake
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