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TBIS 79010:2019

4.2.2 Hand-operated brakes

4.2.2.1 Brake-lever position

The brake levers for front and rear brakes shall be positioned according to the
legislation or custom and practice of the country in which CARGO BIKE is to be sold,

and CARGO BIKE manufacturer shall state in the manufacturer’s instructions which
levers operate the front and rear brakes.

4.2.2.2 Hand-operated brakes

4.2.2.2.1 Requirement

The dimension, d, measured between the outer surfaces of the brake-lever in the
region intended for contact with the rider's fingers and the handlebar or any other
covering present shall over a distance of not less than 40 mm as shown in Figure 1
shall not exceed 90 mm;

Conformance shall be established by the method detailed in 4.2.2.2.2.

NOTE. The range of adjustment on the brake-lever ought to permit these dimensions to be obtained.

Dimensions in millimetres

Figure 1 — Brake-lever grip dimensions

a Distance between the last part of the lever intended for contact with the rider's fingers
and the end of the lever

d Brake-lever grip dimension

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