Zigo Leader, Owner'S Manual

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which could send you fl ying over the handlebars).
A wheel with more weight on it will accept greater brake pressure before lockup;
a wheel with less weight will lock up with less brake pressure. So, as you apply
brakes and your weight is transferred forward, you need to shift your body
toward the rear of the bike, to transfer weight back on to the rear wheel; and
at the same time, you need to both decrease rear braking and increase front
braking force. This is even more important on descents, because descents shift
weight forward.
Two keys to eff ective speed control and safe stopping are controlling wheel
lockup and weight transfer. Practice braking and weight transfer techniques, in
both Cycle and Carrier Bicycle Modes, where there is no traffi c or other hazards
and distractions.
Everything changes when you ride on loose surfaces or in wet weather. It will
take longer to stop on loose surfaces or in wet weather. Tire adhesion is reduced,
so the wheels have less cornering and braking traction and can lock up with less
brake force. Moisture or dirt on the brake pads reduces their ability to grip. The
way to maintain control on loose or wet surfaces is to go more slowly.
4.4 Shifting gears
Your Zigo® Leader™ has a three-speed internal hub gearing system which is
controlled from the handlebars with the right hand. It is geared to comfortably
handle uneven roads and surfaces with your children.
4.4.1 Shifting gears
Shifting gears is simply a matter of moving the shifter to the indicated position
for the desired gear ratio. After you have moved the shifter to the gear position
of your choice, ease the pressure on the pedals for an instant to allow the hub to
complete the shift.
4.4.2 Which gear should I be in?
The numerically lowest gear (1) is for the steepest hills. The numerically largest
gear is for the greatest speed.
Shifting from an easier, “slower” gear (like 1) to a harder, “faster” gear (like 2 or 3)
is called an upshift. Shifting from a harder, “faster” gear to an easier, “slower” gear
is called a downshift. It is not necessary to shift gears in sequence. Instead, fi nd
the “starting gear” for the conditions — a gear which is hard enough for quick
acceleration but easy enough to let you start from a stop without wobbling
— and experiment with upshifting and downshifting to get a feel for the