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11.4 Adjusting the Brake Levers and the
Handlebars.
11.4.1 Adjusting the Brake Lever Reach of Mountain,
Cruise and Touring Bikes.
With most brake systems the distance between the brake levers and
the handlebar grips is adjustable. This gives riders with small hands the
convenience of bringing the brake levers closer to the handlebars. The
length of the rider’s ngers also determines how the lever position for
rst brake contact should be set.
Determine the point, front and rear, at which the brake pads touch the
rims or, with disc brakes, makes contact with the rotor. If this point is
reached after the lever has only travelled a short distance, you will have
to readjust the brakes when altering the reach distance (see chapter
“Brake System“ and the operating instructions of the brake manufac-
turer). Otherwise the brake pads might drag on the rims.
On most bicycles there is a small headless screw near the point where
the brake cable of a cable brake enters the brake lever mount or at the
lever itself. Turn the screw clockwise and watch how the lever adjusts as
you do so (a).
If you have disc brakes, follow the instructions of the brake
manufacturer.
Hydraulic brakes are also tted with adjusting devices at the brake lever
(b). There are different systems. For more information ask your BMW
partner or a bicycle specialist shop of your trust.
When you have set the levers to the desired reach distance be sure to
check whether there is still enough slack for the brake levers to move a
little before the brake pads hit the rims or make contact with the rotors
(see chapter “Brake System“).
Make sure you cannot pull the brake levers all the way to the
handlebars. Your maximum brake force should be reached
short of this point (c)!
Read the additional instructions of the brake manufacturer.
11.4.2 Adjusting the Tilt of Handlebars, Bar Ends and
Brake Levers of Mountain, Cruise and Touring Bikes.
Handlebar ends are usually slightly bent. Set the handlebars to a position
in which your wrists are relaxed and not turned too much outwards (d).
To adjust the angle of the handlebars, release the Allen bolt(s) on the
underside or front side of the stem. Turn the handlebars to the desired
position. Make sure the handlebars are accurately centred in the stem.
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