SHIFTING GEARS
Identify your gear levers from the
diagrams.
Mountain / Cross tricycles have handlebar mounted
shifters.
Road bikes use various types of shifters, these can
include Integrated Brake and Gear Levers, rotating
handlebar ‘grip shift’ systems or other variants. Ask
your tricycle retailer to explain the gear changing
procedure. Practice changing gears to gain confidence.
For smooth operation of all types of levers you must
be pedalling forwards when changing gears.
NOTE:
Some tricycles have gear levers mounted on
the down tube (see diagram) of the frame. Using this
type of mounting requires practice.
WARNING:
Pedalling
backwards
whilst
changing gears can jam the chain causing
damage to your tricycle and / or a crash.
FRICTION GEAR SHIFT LEVERS
Friction levers are ‘stopless’ and hold the derailleur in
place with simple force (tension). The amount of
friction can be adjusted by means of the screw on top of
the lever assembly.
If derailleur gears on your tricycle are indexed, each
time you move the gear lever one click the derailleur
travels a set distance to engage the next gear. This
enables you easier and more accurate gear changing.
