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The gear lever can be operated as shown in this
example:
Rear
Lever B
Lever A
Lever (A): Changing to a larger rear sprocket.
Lever (B): Changing to a smaller rear sprocket.
Lever (a): Changing to a larger chain ring.
Lever (b): Changing to a smaller chain ring.
All levers return to their original position after be-
ing released.
Lever B
Lever A
Source: Shimano
SRAM
racing bike gear shifters are operated dif-
®
ferently. A RED shifter serves as an example here:
The shifter behind the right hand brake lever
switches the chain on the rear sprockets. Oper-
ating the shifter over its short travel switches to
a smaller sprocket and with the longer travel to
a larger one.
Front
Lever b
The shifter behind the left hand brake lever
Lever a
switches the chain onto the small chain wheel at
the front over its short travel and onto the large
chain wheel with the longer travel.
Hub gear shift system
The operating instructions as well as procedure
for removing/fitting the system in the case of a
techdocs
®
puncture are provided in the enclosed operat-
ing instructions. It is certainly also helpful if your
specialist retailer explains the functionality to you
and demonstrates removing/fitting the system.
Your pedelec is supplied with the
corresponding operating instruc-
tions for your specific braking mod-
el. You can get more information about the
brakes on your pedelec in the operating
manual provided by your manufacturer or on
the manufacturer's website.
Gears are components that are vital
read the enclosed operating in-
structions supplied to by your manufacturer
and familiarise yourself with how to operate
the pedelec and switch gears before your
first ride. Allow your specialist retailer to un-
dertake any work on your pedelec's gears!
Work that is improperly carried out is a risk
to your safety on the pedelec!
Do not pedal backwards while
changing gears as this could dam-
Source: SRAM
®
age the gear system. Changes to
your gears should only be made in small
steps and with the greatest of care.
Incorrect setup work can lead to the pedelec
chain coming off the sprockets and causing
a fall. If you are at all unsure, contact a spe-
cialist retailer for help.
to your safety. Please
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