Speed Gear System
The Samebike T7 comes with a 21 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 21th gear is the highest gear. Use the
thumb shifter on the right and left handlebar to shift gears up or down. To shift up, pull. To shift
down push the lever on the top of the shifter. See 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 Samebike T7 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.
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