MONTAGUE M-E1, Owner'S Manual

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RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
Using Your Brakes
Always ride with a safe distance
between you and other vehicles or
objects. Use your brakes. Adjust speed,
braking distances, and braking force
based on the conditions you ride in.
Apply pressure to both brakes at the
same time. Overuse or incorrect use of a
front brake could cause the rear wheel to
lift from the ground which can cause an
accident (Fig. 6).
Many models of modern brakes are
very powerful; they are made to stop a
bicycle in wet or muddy conditions. If you
think your brakes are too powerful, or not
powerful enough, transport your e-bike to
your dealer for adjustment of the brake
system.
Note: In most countries around the
world, including the U.S.A., France, and
Germany, the left brake lever operates
the front brake, and the right brake lever
operates the rear brake (note: bicycles
manufactured for the United Kingdom
and some other countries switch these
and the left brake lever operates the rear
brake and the right brake lever operates
the front brake).
Changing Gears Correctly
The multi-gear system provides a
means of maintaining a constant pedaling
rate, regardless of road level conditions.
The gears are activated by cables
connecting the shift levers located on the
handlebar to the derailleurs.
If your e-bike is equipped with twist
shifters, rotating the twist shifters towards
you moves the chain from one chainring
(or sprocket) to the next larger chainring
(or sprocket). Rotating the twist shifters
away from you moves the chain from one
chainring (or sprocket) to the next smaller
chainring (or sprocket).
If your bicycle is equipped with shift
levers, pushing the thumb shift lever
away from you moves the chain from one
chainring (or sprocket) to the next larger
chainring. Pulling the index finger shift
lever towards you moves the chain to the
next smaller chainring (or sprocket).
The left shifter controls the front
derailleur and the right shifter lever
controls the rear derailleur. To shift,
continue pedaling at a steady pace while
operating the shifters and engage the
gear you find most comfortable.
WARNING
Fig. 6. Do not over-use the front-wheel brake; the
rear wheel can lift and cause you to lose control.