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Changing gear
The left-hand shift lever is used to switch between the chain rings on the chainset. The right-hand shift
lever is used to switch between the different sprockets on the cassette.
When the chain is on one of the larger sprockets on the cassette you get a low gear, so that you can
cycle on steep slopes. When the chain is on one of the small sprockets on the cassette you get a high
gear, so that you can cycle faster and go down slopes.
When the chain is on the small chain ring on the chainset you get a lower gear than when it is on the
large chain ring.
Avoid shifting the chain to its outer position (large front chain ring and large cassette sprocket/small front
chain ring and small cassette sprocket). This avoids unnecessary wear, noise and damage to the gear
system.
IMPORTANT:
Follow the instructions below when changing gear.
1.
Only change gear when the crank arms and wheels are moving forward.
2.
Do not change gear while pressing down hard on the pedals.
3.
Do not pedal backwards while changing gear.
4.
Do not force the gears.
5.
Change gear in good time (e.g. before an uphill slope), because you must pedal forward when
changing. Change down to a lower gear before you stop. This makes it easier to start cycling again
when in a low gear. Change gear in good time when you come to a steep slope, so that you do not
need to change when you press down hard on the pedals.
SIS adjustment
If the bike has Shimano SIS gears (with fixed gear positions) you can preset the shift lever so that you
only need to click up or down to change gear. SIS shift lever adjustment is described on the following
pages. Your dealer may have already made the adjustments. Contact your dealer if you have any
problems adjusting the shift lever.
Adjusting the outer position of the chain
Turn the upper, rear adjustment screw for the gear mechanism until the roller is below the outer edge of
the smallest sprocket on the cassette.
1.
Smallest sprocket
on the cassette
2.
Upper adjustment
screw
3.
Roller
4.
Largest sprocket on
the cassette
5.
Lower adjustment
screw