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For shifting through several sprockets
press the lever right down and keep
it depressed until the desired gear is
selected.
2. Here is how you shift to a smaller sprocket:
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In order to shift you must be pedalling.
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Depress the lever until you feel it engage
and then let it go again straight away.
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7.5
using the brakes
RIsK Of PERsONAl INjuRy AND
MAtERIAl DAMAgE!
Incorrect operation of the brakes can
lead to hazardous riding situations, fall-
ing, accidents and material damage.
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Familiarise yourself with operation
of the brakes.
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Ascertain which brake lever oper-
ates the front and which one oper-
ates the back brake
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Operate the respective brake lever
several times in the static position.
You can observe opening and clos-
ing action of the brake blocks or
brake calipers on the respective
disk or rim.
1. To operate the brake pull the lever in the
direction of the handlebars.
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You will obtain the best braking effect if
you operate both brake levers in a co-
ordinated and balanced manner.
7.6
Operate the quick-release
action
RIsK Of BuRNs!
Quick-release levers on disk brakes can
become hot during riding.
Touch the quick-release lever very
briefly with the bare finger.
If it feels hot let it cool down.
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Legend:
1: Axle
2:Nut
3: Lever
4: Spring
Our bike hubs and possibly also your saddle stem
may be have quick-releases fittings (often also
referred to as “quick-release clamps” or simply
“quick releases”).
These quick-release fittings make possible rapid
disassembly and assembly of these components
without any tools. This can be by means of a
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