Gears - 3T Strada Operating Manual

Source: Shimano
Please do not touch the brake disk
while it is rotating or directly after brak-
ing. This could result in injury or burns.
Source: Shimano
Disk brakes
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If your bicycle comes equipped with
a converter, which makes it possible
to operate hydraulic brakes with me-
chanical brake levers, read the attached com-
ponent manufacturer's operating instructions
before using it.
Hydraulic disk brakes
Hydraulic disk brakes can be operated with con-
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ventional brake/shift levers using various adapt-
ers. When working on the stem and headset, par-
ticular attention should be paid that the adapters
are securely attached and are working correctly.
Vapour bubbles in the disc brakes
Avoid permanently braking for longer
periods, as can be the case during
long, steep descents. Otherwise this
can allow vapour bubbles to form and cause
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a complete failure in the braking system. This
could result in serious falls and injury.
The brake lever may not be applied if the
bicycle is on its side or upside down. Other-
wise air bubbles can enter the hydraulic sys-
tem which could cause the brakes to fail. After
transporting the bicycle, check if the pressure
point of the brakes seems softer than it was
before. Then apply the brakes slowly sev-
eral times. This allows the braking system to
discharge any bubbles. If the pressure point
remains soft, please refrain from riding. A
specialist retailer has to then discharge the
air from the brake system.
You can avoid this problem by apply-
ing the brake lever before transport
and then fixing it in this position using
a strap. This prevents any air from entering
the hydraulic system.
When you come to cleaning the braking system,
please first read the instructions provided by the
component manufacturer.

Gears

This operating manual describes the use of com-
mon commercial gear components on a bicycle
as an example. If your components are different,
you will find specific information in the respec-
tive operating manual or on the manufacturer's
website. If you have any questions about as-
sembling, maintaining, setting up or operating
the gears, please contact your bicycle specialist
retailer.
Use the shifter to change gears. Changing
the gears will increase or decrease the force or
speed of the bike as needed. In lower, easier
gears, you can easily ride uphill and lower physi-
cal strain. In higher gears, which are harder to
peddle in, you can reach higher speeds and
pedal at a lower cadence. You should generally
aim at riding the bike at a higher cadence and in
lower gears.
Modern bicycles can be equipped with a vari-
ety of different gear systems.