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a
b
c
d
In the case of shifters pressing the large shifter (thumb
shifter) moves the chain towards the larger chainwheels/
sprockets.
That means that any gear shift made by pressing the
large thumb shifter on the right produces a lower gear.
This is an indexed shifting system with the option of
shifting several gears with one action. Actuating the
large thumb shifter on the left produces a higher gear.
Pulling the small lever
(a)
located in front of the han-
dlebars from the rider’s viewpoint and actuated with the
index finger (index finger lever) shifts the chain towards
the smaller chainwheels/sprockets, i.e. on the right side
to the higher gears and on the left side to the lower gears.
I
Read in any case carefully the operating in-
structions of the gear manufacturer on this
MERIDA CD-ROM. Make yourself familiar
with your new gears in an area free of traffic, if neces-
sary. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions,
contact your MERIDA dealer.
The principle of twist grips is different
(b)
. Turning the
right-hand grip towards you makes for a lower gear ra-
tio, while the same movement on the left produces a
higher gear – and vice versa. The shifting direction may
vary in this case, as well.
G
Always wear straight-cut trousers or use trou-
ser clips
(c)
or the like. To make sure your
trousers do not get caught in the chain or the
chainwheels. Risk of an accident!
G
Shifting gears under load, i.e. while pedaling
hard, can make the chain slip. At the front de-
railleur the chain may even slip off the chain-
wheels and result in an accident! At the very least the
service life of the chain would be reduced considerably.
G
If there is play between bearing spindle and
cranks, they can sustain damage. Risk of
breakage!
A
Avoid gears which involve an extremely
oblique run of the chain as this will increase
wear!
A
It is crucial when switching gears to contin-
ue pedaling smoothly and without too much
force. Do not shift under load, and in particu-
lar not at the front derailleur, as this will shorten the ser-
vice life of your chain considerably. Furthermore, this
can lead to a chain-suck, i.e. the chain can get jammed
between chain stay and chainwheels.
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