Version
2020.4
Operating
Guide
2
INTRODUCTION TO E-BIKE
AUTOMATIC SHIFTING
Riding a bicycle equipped with the Shift-E automatic
transmission is a truly enjoyable experience.
Until you get used to the way Shift-E works and feels with an
electric assist motor, we recommend that you ride in areas where
there is little or no traffic or other distracting obstacles. The
Rodriquez Shift-E has a wide range four-speed rear transmission.
The difference between one gear and the next is designed to
provide a gear range that works in conjunction with the motor.
With Shift-E, it is not necessary to ease up on the pedaling pressure
to shift gears. For example, Shift-E will downshift while you are
pushing up a hill as hard as you can. However, before you get off the
saddle and stand up to pump the pedals, we highly recommend
shifting to Manual mode (see Buttons and Auto/Manual Operation,
page 5). because an unexpected automatic shift may cause you to
lose your footing on the pedals.
A WARNING: Riding out of the saddle with your weight on the pedals
while in Auto mode could cause you to lose control and fall.
The Rodriquez Shift-E Transmission was designed "to get on and ride".
It is not complicated. In manual mode, you control the shifting. In
automatic mode, you can forget about shifting because the Electronic
Control Unit (ECU) does it for you.
This Guide provides comments and tips concerning operation and
maintenance of your Rodriquez Shift-E. It is important that you read
and understand it. If you have any questions about the operation or
maintenance of the Shift-E, please contact us at R+E Cycles.
