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General operation
Gear changing
If you are not yet familiar with a gear change,
practice handling your new Pedelec, braking
and negotiating curves but do it away from
public roads.
Derailleur
First switch the chain to the centre pinion at
the rear. Switch between the front chain rings.
Then try the same in the reverse direction. This
way you will learn the functioning of the gear.
Do not ever change gear when the cycle is
stationary or during reverse pedalling. Select
your gear transmission ratio in front according
to the terrain and exercise additional control
with the rear sprocket. The chain should not
run crosswise, i.e., with very steep inclination,
because otherwise chain and gear wheel will
wear out fast. Use the derailleur as illustrated in
Figure.
Gear adjustment:
The gear must be adjusted regularly, depending
on the type of gear usage. Let your dealer do all
the gear settings.
Brakes
Your Pedelec is equipped with two independent
brakes. The right brake lever works on the front
wheel brake, and the left one on the rear wheel
brake. You can change this order by changing
the brake wires on the brake lever. Get this done
by your dealer.
Hand brakes
Check the smooth functioning of the brakes
before each trip. Contact the dealer if you detect
slackening of the braking effect! The brake shoe
or shoes are labelled. Always use spare parts of
the same label.
V-brake
This brake is activated by pulling the brake
lever at the handle bar of your cycle. Two brake
shoes act on the rim edges. Due to its improved
design, the V-brake achieves excellent braking
values under dry and wet conditions, but holds
certain risks, especially for inexperienced cycle
riders.
You can lose control over your cycle if you apply
the brake in the wrong way. Practice applying
this brake, particularly if you are a beginner. Ride
slowly at first and use the brake lever carefully
to familiarize yourself with the response of the
brakes.
Please contact your dealer to learn how to
adjust the braking power and study the relevant
instruction leaflet of the manufacturer.
