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Gears
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consult your dealer
Gear types
A
B
C
D
E
A NuVinci, variable gear hub
B Derailleur shift (using a rotary switch)
C Derailleur shift (using a handle)
D Derailleur and toothed blades
E Derailleur and toothed blades with hoop guard
It is better to select a lighter gear than a gear that is just a bit too heavy in order to spare
your back and knees as much as possible.
Use the heavier gears for descents or when the wind is coming from behind.
Release the pressure on the pedals while shifting. In this way you can smoothly shift and
you save the mechanism.
Caution: consult your dealer:
• Models with 3x7, 3x8 and 3x9 toothed blades.
Leave the adjustment of derailleur, shifts and
chain to you dealer.
• In case of problems with shifting, cracking or
squeaking sounds.
With a derailleur:
• Make sure that the chain is as parallel as
possible to the frame while cycling.
• Avoid a diagonal chain line to prevent
premature wear.
• Let de chain slide onto other toothed blades using the shifts on the handle bars. Operate
the front derailleur that makes the chain go to toothed blade 1, 2 or 3 with your left hand.
Operate the rear derailleur that makes the chain end up on toothed blade 1-7, 8 or 9
(dependent on the model) with your right hand. While shifting, keep pedalling calmly and
with less force. The small toothed blade at the front combined with the large toothed blade
at the rear is the lightest gear. The large toothed blade at the front combined with the small
toothed blade at the rear is the heaviest gear.
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