Mechanical Drive System; Chain Drive Layout; Belt Drive Layout - Shimano EDISON COMP I-12 Original Operating Instructions

3.3.7

Mechanical drive system

The pedelec is driven by muscle power, just like a
bicycle.
The force which is applied by pedalling in the
direction of travel drives the front chain wheel.
The chain or belt transmits the force onto the rear
chain wheel and then onto the rear wheel.
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Figure 32: Diagram of mechanical drive system
1 Direction of travel
2 Chain or belt
3 Rear chain wheel or belt pulley
4 Front chain wheel or belt pulley
5 Pedal
The pedelec is equipped with either a chain or belt
drive.
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3.3.7.1 Chain drive layout

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Figure 33: Chain drive with derailleur gears
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1 Rear derailleur
2 Chain
A chain drive is compatible with
• Back-pedal brake,
• Hub gear or
• Derailleur gears

3.3.7.2 Belt drive layout

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Figure 34: Belt drive
1 Front belt pulley
2 Rear belt pulley
3 Belt
A belt drive is compatible with
• Back-pedal brake and
• Hub gear
A belt drive is not compatible with derailleur gears.
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