Change Gears Correctly; Use Pedal Systems Carefully - Espin Reine 2019 User Manual

Change Gears Correctly

You can change to the gear combination that is most comfortable for the conditions, a
gear that lets you to pedal at a constant rate.
To change gears with a derailleur
Change gears only when the pedals and chain move forward. When you change gears,
decrease the force on the pedals to change gears quickly and smoothly, to decrease
chain and gear wear, and to prevent bent chains, derailleurs, or chainrings. Do not
change gears when you ride over bumps; the chain could miss a gear or fall off.
With modern, indexed gear-change systems, a movement of the shift-lever from one
position to the other position (or movement of the shift lever to the "shift" position)
will promptly move the chain to a different gear.

Use Pedal Systems Carefully

If your feet are secured to the pedals, the connection can allow you to pedal more
efficiently, apply greater power to the pedals, or increase your control of the bicycle.
Some bicycles are equipped with one of these systems:
• Toe-clips and straps attach your feet to the pedals with a strap with a locator that
wraps up and in front of your toes.
• Clipless pedals use a spring-loaded mechanism to engage a cleat, a small plate
attached to the bottom of a special cycling shoe.
If you choose to ride with one of these systems, practice entry and exit from the pedal
before you ride. Keep the pedals and your shoes clean and free of debris that could
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