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12 HOW THE SHIFTERS FUNCTION (CONT’D)
Slide the grip over the handlebar. Position the
grip so that the largest number is aligned with
the gear indicator on the handlebar.
Push the larger (lower) right shifter with your
thumb to engage a larger rear cog. One firm
push shifts the chain one cog; continuing to
push will move the chain over multiple cogs.
Pushing the smaller (upper) left shifter with
your index finger moves the chain from a
larger to a smaller chainwheel.
MANY MOUNTAIN-STYLE BICYCLES
NOW USE A SHIFT LEVER ARRANGEMENT
MOUNTED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE
HANDLEBARS WHICH USES TWO LEVERS
OPERATED BY THE THUMB
AND INDEX FINGER.
TO SELECT A LOWER GEAR
Push the smaller (upper) right lever with your
index finger to engage a smaller rear cog.
Pushing the larger (lower) left lever with your
thumb will move the chain from a smaller to a
larger chainwheel.
TO SELECT A HIGHER GEAR
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Cable Inlet Hole
Spring Cavity
Cover Screw
Cable Retention Cover
Housing
3mm hex clamp bolt
Barrel Adjuster
For Rear Shifters
For Front Shifters
Slide the grip over the housing. Position the grip
so that “1” is aligned with the gear indicator on
the housing.
Move the portion of the table that is
next to the gear number surface, push the grip
inward while pulling the table until the grip snaps
into the housing.
Check for proper assembly by
rotating the grip and listening for the clicks.
20” 26”
27.5”
TWISTER SHIFTER
TRIGGER SHIFTER
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INFO
NEVER SHIFT A DERAILLEUR TO THE
LARGEST OR THE SMALLEST SPROCKET IF
THE DERAILLEUR IS NOT SHIFTING
SMOOTHLY. THE DERAILLEUR MAY BE OUT OF
ADJUSTMENT AND THE CHAIN COULD JAM,
CAUSING YOU TO LOSE CONTROL AND FALL.
DO NOT FORCE THE SHIFT LEVERS. SHIFT
ONLY WHEN PEDALING FORWARD
AND WITHOUT STRONG FORCE. DO NOT
BACKPEDAL. BACKPEDALING AND SHIFTING
WHILE NOT PEDALING CAN DAMAGE THE
SPROCKETS AND STRETCH THE CABLE WIRE.