THE DERAILLEUR GEAR SYSTEM
The gear system on your bicycle consists of:
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A rear cluster (freewheel) which is attached to the
rear wheel.
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A rear derailleur which moves the chain across the
cluster to change the gear ratio.
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A front derailleur which moves the chain between
the front chain rings to change the gear ratio.
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Gear levers which, when moved, change the gears.
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Control cables which attach the gear levers to both
the front and rear derailleurs.
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A chain.
INTERNAL GEARED HUB
If your bicycle is fitted with a multi speed internal
geared rear hub it may require special instruction for
correct use, adjustment, care and maintenance. Read
carefully the instruction manual supplied with your
bicycle.
Ask your bicycle retailer for advice on use
and maintenance of an internal geared hub.
NOTE:
Unauthorised work may limit or void the warranty.
The purpose of derailleurs is to move from one sprocket
to another to allow for a variety of gear ratios.
These ratios allow the rider to maintain a constant pedal
revolution in a variety of road and speed conditions.
Ask your bicycle retailer for advice.
