Pinion SMART.SHIFT C1.12i User Manual page 27

CORRECT SHIFTING WITH SMART.SHIFT
THE SWITCHING PRINCIPLE
● Briefly pressing one of the two gear levers immediately
triggers the gear shift.
● Pressing several times in succession triggers the change
of several gears in a row.
● The gear shift is carried out when the cranks reach the
vertical position in the pedalling motion.
This targeted shifting in the not so heavily loaded crank
positions is only activated above a certain pedalling
frequency.
● At lower pedalling frequencies, the system switches
immediately.
● Safe and energy-saving starting is very important,
especially with e-bikes. Pinion Smart.Shift START.SELECT
can be activated via the settings on the e-bike. Here you
can set the desired starting gear, which is automatically
engaged when the bike stops.
SHIFTING UNDER LOAD
Pinion Smart.Shift is designed to shift in any situation. When
shifting under load, for example when going uphill, riding with
a higher pedalling frequency is advantageous.
● The system shifts with a high pedalling frequency with
the crank in a vertical position. The faster the cranks
circulate, the faster the gear shift is performed.
● Shifting under load may be associated with a popping
noise. This is not a cause for concern. The system is
designed for shifting under full load and is not damaged.
● In certain situations, a gear shift may be cancelled due to
excessive load (e.g. high pedal load when stationary) to
protect the Smart.Shift system from damage. After
selecting a new gear, the system will attempt to change
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