Ital E-Bike user manual - Edition 01 - 2020
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GEARBOX 8 SPEED
Your Ital E-Bike is equipped with an innovative gearbox that is similar to that found
on a motorcycle or car. It uses a rotary gear selector that is controlled electronicly by
micro
switches on the handlebars.
The bike
has
8 sequential speeds available. Nothing could be more simple for the
user. Gear changes can be made while stationary or moving
Like all innovations, this system needs to be understood so that you can quickly take
advantage of all the benefits that the system presents.
Below are some tips
and advice
.
i
ntroduction
Gear 1 (lowest gear)
The
pedaling
resistance decreases and the speed achieved is lower, but it is easier
to climb hills.
Gear 8 (highest gear)
T
he resistance to
pedaling
increa
ses
and the speed achieved is higher.
First we shall describe difference between
UPSHIFTING
and
DOWNSHIFTING
.
The gear change is performed by pressing the electric buttons on the right side of
the handlebars. (Fig.1)
The right button increases the gear, the left button decreases the gear.