Gears - Ghost E-HYBRID TRAIL 9000 Operating Manual

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Gears

Your EPAC has a derailleur made by Shimano with so-called Rapidfire gear levers. When the gear is
changed, the chain is moved to a different cog. On the crankset these cogs are referred to as "chainrings",
and on the geared ring "sprockets".
The gear can only be changed while the EPAC is moving. The crankset must turn in the direction of the
drive.
Your gear shift has two levers. Lever A is used to shift to a larger chainring or sprocket, lever B to a smaller
chainring or sprocket.
The left-hand switch operates the front derailleur. Switching to a larger chainring results in a higher gear ratio
(= higher gear). The resistance to pedalling becomes higher, but you can reach a greater speed.
The right-hand switch operates the rear derailleur. Here switching to a larger sprocket results in a lower gear
ratio (= lower gear). The pedalling resistance becomes lower, you can only reach a lower speed, but it is
easier to climb hills.
NOTE:
If you ride with the unfavourable chain positions shown you will increase the level of noise produced and the
wear and tear.
· Avoid:
– largest chainring + largest sprocket
– middle chainring + largest sprocket
– middle chainring + smallest sprocket
– smallest chainring + smallest sprocket
NOTE:
Incorrect operation of the gear shift levers can damage your drive components.
· Never operate both shift levers or both switches at the same time!
· This applies to switches on the crankset (left-hand switch): never change gear under a load!
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