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Gear shift system
Fig.: Gear controls on road bike handlebars
1 Small gear lever
2 Large shift brake lever
1
2
•
To select a larger chain ring for level stretches of road, press
down on the large shift brake lever on the left-hand side of the
handlebars.
•
To move onto a smaller chain ring for ascending stretches of
road, press the small gear lever on the left-hand side of the
handlebars inwards.
7.1.2.4
Changing gears with a twist-grip shifter
•
Turn the twist-grip shifter to change gears (see Fig.
“Twist-grip
shifter for derailleur gears”
).
Fig.: Twist-grip shifter for derailleur gears (example)
7.1.3
Settings
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Damage to the gear shift system caused by incorrect set-
tings.
Risk of damage!
•
Consult your specialist dealer if you have questions
about adjusting the gear shift system.
Specialist expertise are required to adjust the derailleur gears.
If you do not have the necessary expertise and the required tools
,
you should consult your specialist dealer.
If the derailleur gears begin to malfunction, adjust the tension of
the gear cable.
Use the cable tensioning screw on the rear derailleur to adjust the
tension on the rear derailleur; use the cable tensioning screw on
the gear lever to adjust the tension on the front derailleur.
