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Below the Bar Shifters
Many mountain style bicycles now use a shift lever arrangement
mounted on the underside of the handlebars, which use two levers
operated by the thumb and index finger. To select a lower gear push the
larger (lower) right shifter with your thumb to engage a larger rear cog.
One firm push shifts the chain one cog, continuing to push will move
the chain over multiple cogs. Pulling the smaller (upper) left shifter with
your index finger moves the chain from a larger to a smaller chainwheel.
To select a higher gear pull the smaller (upper) right lever with your
index finger to engage a smaller rear cog. Pushing the larger (lower)
left lever with your thumb will move the chain from a smaller to a larger
chainwheel. Please refer to pages 118-119 for additional instructions in
“How Things Work”.
Left hand lever
Right hand lever
BICYCLE CARE
Basic Maintenance
The following procedures will help you maintain your hybrid electric bicycle for years of enjoyable riding.
Properly maintain the batteries by keeping them fully charged when not in use.
Do not ride your hybrid electrical bicycle in the water (damp roads, puddles, rain, streams, etc.) and never immerse it in water
as the electrical system may be damaged.
Periodically check the wiring and connectors to ensure there is no damage and the connectors have good continuity.
For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with a dry cloth. To clean, wipe with a damp cloth soaked in
a mild detergent mixture. Dry with a cloth and polish with car or furniture wax. Use soap and water to clean plastic parts and
rubber tires. Chrome plated bikes should be wiped over with a rust preventative fluid.
Store your bicycle under shelter. Avoid leaving it in the rain or exposed to corrosive materials.
Riding on the beach or in coastal areas exposes your bicycle to salt which is very corrosive. Wash your bicycle frequently
and wipe or spray all unpainted parts with an anti-rust treatment. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is not
affected. After rain, dry your bicycle and apply anti-rust treatment.
If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have been submerged in water, they should be taken out and
re-greased. This will prevent accelerated bearing deterioration.
If paint has become scratched or chipped to the metal, use touch up paint to prevent rust. Clear nail polish can also be used as
a preventative measure.
Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as required. (Refer to Parts
5 and 6 of this manual for further details).
The use of alloy components and BED, SATIN and TITANIUM surface treatments minimizes the number of places
where rust can surface.