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Your Early Rider is set up so the right hand brake lever oper-
ates the front brake. If the destination country drive on the
right, the right hand brake will operate the rear brake. Please
check before the first ride.
The Hellion bikes are fitted with hydraulic disc brakes. You can
adjust the reach to the lever using the allen head screw to find
the perfect reach for your child’s hands.
Squeeze the brakes before setting off on a ride to make sure
they are working correctly. If not, please refer to the download-
able Shimano User Manual or contact your local dealer.
Encourage your child to pull the brake lever smoothly and
gradually. Remember that braking will throw the rider’s weight
forward and so when the brakes are applied, extend or tense
the arms to resist this motion.
Regularly inspect the brakes for adjustment and wear and
make sure your child knows which brake lever operates
which wheel.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE TIPS,
PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE RELEVANT USER GUIDE FROM
EARLYRIDER.COM
CHECK YOUR BRAKES
Shift gears by pushing the triggers with your thumbs. To
change to an easier gear, push the largest trigger with your
thumb (the one nearest to you). To change to a harder gear
push the smaller trigger with your thumb (the one furthest
from you).
When approaching inclines shift down to an easier gear in
good time. The smoothest and fastest gear change happens
when changing gears while pedalling with low force.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE TIPS,
PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE RELEVANT USER GUIDES FROM
EARLYRIDER.COM
CHECK YOUR GEARS
IMPORTANT STUFF
Periodically check to make sure your gear hanger
isn’t bent. If it is, contact your Early Rider dealer or
customer support.
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