ADjustINg AND usINg yOuR BIKE
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instructions and/or consult your dealer.
On derailleur systems the gear is shift-
ed by switching the chain to anoth-
er sprocket. On the crank set these
sprockets are called “chain rings” and
on the rear sprocket cassette they are
called “pinions”.
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3. Please observe the chain position prescribed
as shown above.
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To be avoided: Largest chain ring + largest
pinion
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Smallest chain ring + smallest pinion
The left-hand lever operates the chain
ring derailleur and the right-hand lever
operates the gear shift.
DANgER Of MAtERIAl DAMAgE!
Incorrect operation of the gear shift le-
vers can damage your gears.
Never operate both levers or both gear
shift switches at the same time!
Please note that for the crank set (left-
hand lever) and hub gears: Never shift
under load!
7.4.1 shimano Rapidfire/ shimano
Rapidfire 2-Way-Release/
shimano EZ fire
On your gear-shift there are two levers. Lever A is
for shifting to a larger chain ring or sprocket and
Lever B for shifting to a smaller one.
Rapidfire 2-way 1, Lever A (arrow to lever)
Rapidfire 2-way 5, Lever B (arrow to lever)
1. Here is how you shift to a larger sprocket:
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In order to shift you must be pedalling.
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Press the lever down with your thumb
beyond the first stop and keep it
depressed until the desired gear is
selected.
Rapidfire 2-way 2, (arrow in direction of operation)
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For rapid shifting through several
sprockets press the lever right down and
keep it depressed until the desired gear
is selected.
Shimano STI
chain rings
sprocket
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