Gary Fisher 2004 gary fisher bicycles Manuel D’Utilisation
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CHAPTER ONE
Guide to Safe On-and-Off Road Operation
Check your brakes.
Gary Fisher bikes come with a variety of types of brakes:
•
Hand-rim brakes
, where a brake lever, connected to the
brake by a cable, causes the brake pads to squeeze the rim.
•
Disc brakes
, where a hand lever connected to the brake
squeezes a disc mounted on the wheel hub.
•
Internal drum or roller brakes
, where a hand lever
operates a brake inside the hub.
•
Coaster brakes
, where the brake is engaged by pedaling
backwards.
Follow the inspection instructions for the type of brake on
your bike. If your brakes do not pass inspection, refer to the
Brake Systems
section of Chapter 3, or take your bicycle to your
Gary Fisher dealer for service.
Hand-rim brakes
Squeeze each brake lever toward the handlebar to make sure
the brake moves freely and stops the bike. If the brake lever
can be pulled to the handlebar, the brake is too loose. When
the brakes are not applied, the brake pads should be 1 to 2mm
from the rim. If the brake pads are too close to the rim, the
brake is too tight. Brake pads should be aligned with the rim
surface (Figure 1.4).
Disc brakes
Squeeze each brake lever toward the handlebar to make sure
the brake moves freely and stops the bike. If the brake lever
WARNING
If your brakes are not working properly, you can lose control
and fall. Inspect the brakes thoroughly before every ride, and
do not ride the bicycle until any problem has been corrected.
Before Every Ride: Check Your Bike
Pad and rim
should be parallel
Brake pad
aligned with the
rim surface
Figure 1.4 Brake pad alignment
Direction of rim rotation
0.5 - 1 mm toe-in