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Gear combinations
NOTICE
Risk of damage!
The use of incorrect gear combinations can damage the
gear shift system.
• Do not combine the small chain ring with the small-
est sprocket or the large chain ring with the largest
sprocket (see
Figure H-19
).
Incorrect gear combinations cause the chain to skew, leading
to increased wear to chain rings, sprockets and the chain.
Only certain gear combinations and gears are suitable for
proper use of the bicycle (see
Figure H-19
).
Chain rings
on the pedal
drive
Sprockets on
the rear wheel
Figure H-19: Correct gear combinations using the example of
derailleur gears with 7 sprockets (left) and 3 chain rings (right).
• Use the gear combinations in such a way that the chain
remains parallel to the direction you are riding in as far as
possible.
• If you are unsure about how to operate the gear shift system,
consult your specialist dealer.
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