ADjuStINg AND uSINg yOuR BIKE
KIDS BMX
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mtb042, Shimano Rapidfire
Rapidfire 3, Shimano Rapidfire
kid026, twist grip gearshift
1.
Please determine on the basis of the
illustrations, which gear shift system your bike
has. If you are not sure which one it is please
consult your dealer.
2. If your gear shift lever is not shown in
the illustrations please take this from the
accompanying gear shift lever manufacturer’s
instructions and/or consult your dealer.
On derailleur systems the gear is shift-
ed by switching the chain to anoth-
er sprocket. On the crank set these
sprockets are called “chain rings” and
on the rear sprocket cassette they are
called “pinions”.
Insert Shimano illustration!
3. Please observe the chain position prescribed
as shown above.
S
To be avoided: Largest chain ring + largest
pinion
S
Smallest chain ring + smallest pinion
The left-hand lever operates the chain
ring derailleur and the right-hand lever
operates the gear shift.
DANgER Of MAtERIAl DAMAgE!
Incorrect operation of the gear shift le-
vers can damage your gears.
Never operate both levers or both gear
shift switches at the same time!
Please note that for the crank set (left-
hand lever) and hub gears: Never shift
under load!
7.6.1 Shimano Dual Control
On this shift system the brake lever is also the
gear shift lever.
1.
Here is how you shift to a larger sprocket:
S
In order to shift you must be pedalling.
mtb038 (arrow)
Grip gearshift
Shimano Rapidfire
Shimano Rapidfire
chain rings
sprocket
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