SANTA CRUZ Stigmata Manual De Usuario página 13

BRAKES
Brakes are designed to control speed, slow, and stop the bicycle. Pull each lever to determine
which brake operates which wheel, front or rear. Use your brakes at slow speeds in a safe area
to determine the maximum braking force for each wheel at different speeds. Avoid "locking
up" or completely stopping the wheels while the bike is still moving forward, which can lead to
loss of control and a crash, resulting in serious injury and/or death. Practice shifting your weight
toward the rear wheel during powerful braking conditions (such as descending), in order to
prevent your body from going over the bars. Disc brakes are extremely powerful, so make sure
to practice in a safe area without traffic and other obstacles, until you feel confident using them
during rides.
Before each ride, check the brakes for proper function and take note of any wear. Consult your
dealer for maintenance schedule and to address any wear, Observe the torque specifications
on the components and/or the manufacturer's website. If you have any questions, contact your
dealer.
Brake levers often feature a "reach" adjustment, which adjusts the distance between the brake
lever and the handlebar. Consult your dealer or refer to your brake manufacturer's instructions
to install and adjust your brakes.
If you are unable to reach the brake levers when your hands are
securely positioned on the handlebar, you must either adjust
the reach or replace the brake levers with a more appropriate
model. Riding with the brake levers out of reach can cause
you to lose control of your bicycle and crash, and may result in
serious injury and/or death.
Adhere to the rotor size limitations for your fork manufacturer's
instructions. A larger rotor than what is recommended can
interfere with the fork, frame, or other components and cause a
crash, which may result in serious injury and/or death.
MODEL
Stigmata
All other models
Do not touch disc brakes immediately after use. Disc brakes
and disc brake rotors can become very hot during use and
can burn skin. Make sure your brakes and rotors have cooled
completely before handling them.
Hydraulic disc brake pads wear over time and may become
misaligned. Refer to your brake manufacturer's instructions
or consult your dealer to align your hydraulic disc brakes and
inspect or replace rotors and brake pads.
Do not squeeze the brake lever when the wheel is removed.
This can alter the brake pad position and may prevent you from
reinstalling the disc brake and wheel.
WARNING
WARNING
MAXIMUM ROTOR SIZE
160 mm
203 mm (or fork manufacturer's recommendation)
CAUTION
NOTICE
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