Operation Manual

CycleDerailleur shifting system
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6.3 Operation
WARNING
Inattention on the road.
Risk of accident and injury!
x Familiarise yourself with the features of the gear shifting
system before your first ride.
x Only operate the gear shifting system if it will not take any of
your attention off the road.
x Stop if you cannot operate the gear shifting system safely,
e.g. in the event of a malfunction.
NOTE
Increased wear and damage due to operating the gear shifting
system incorrectly.
Risk of damage!
x Do not pedal hard when shifting gears.
x Do not back-pedal when shifting gears.
x Shift down in good time before inclines.
x If you are not familiar with gear shifting systems, have your dealer explain how the
shifting system is operated.
6.3.1 Shifting sprockets
The arrangement of the shift levers (top or bottom of the handlebars) and their operation may
vary depending on the model. The shifting unit for the cassette is located on the right-hand
side of the handlebars (see “Illustr.: Handlebar control for shifting sprockets and chainrings”).