7 Speed Gear System
The Lectric XP comes with a 7 speed Shimano freewheel (Note: the freewheel is the cluster of
sprockets on the rear wheel of the bike). This allows the rider to maintain a comfortable level of
effort and pedaling speed throughout different terrains. For instance, while pedaling in lowest
gear (the largest sprocket), it will be easier to pedal up hills. In the highest gear (the smallest
sprocket), the rider will be able to reach higher speeds on flat or downhill terrain. 1st gear is the
lowest gear of this drivetrain while 7th gear is the highest gear. Use the thumb shifter on the
right handlebar to shift gears up or down. To shift up press the lower button. To shift down push
the lever on the top of the shifter. A photo of the shifter can be seen in the photo below.
Do not change gears too quickly as doing so could cause the chain to fall off and the
rider to lose control, which could result in serious injury. If the chain falls off, turn the
bike off before fixing the chain. If you do not and the motor turns on you could sustain
serious injury.
Mechanical Disc Brakes
The Lectric XP is equipped with mechanical disc brakes to ensure that you can stop quickly
even at high speeds. The brakes are engaged by squeezing the brake levers towards the
handlebars. This pulls the brake cable which closes the brake caliper. The brake caliper then
makes contact with the brake rotor which is attached to the bike wheels. The more you squeeze
the brake lever the more force will be applied and thus the faster the bike will slow down. The
left brake lever activates the brake on the front wheel and the right brake lever activates the
brake on the rear wheel. The right brake lever should always be applied before and while the
front brake is also being applied.
If only the front brake is applied while slowing or stopping
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