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the gear ratio by using sprockets and chain
rings with a different number of cogs. The
highest gear is obtained when the chain lies
on the large chain ring on the chainset and
the smallest sprocket on the cassette. The
lowest gear is obtained when the chain lies on
the small chain ring on the chainset and the
largest sprocket on the cassette. Thanks to the
large number of gears you can ride in varying
terrain and still pedal at about 60 rpm, which
is recommended.
Changing gear
The left-hand gear shift is used to switch
between the chain rings on the chainset. The
right-hand gear shift is used to switch between
the different sprockets on the cassette. Avoid
shifting the chain to its outer position (large
front chain ring and large cassette sprocket
or small front chain ring and small cassette
sprocket). This avoids unnecessary wear, noise
and damage to the gear system.
Follow the instructions below when
changing gear.
• Only change gear when the crank arms
and wheels are moving forward.
• Do not force the gears.
• Do not change gear while pressing down
hard on the pedals.
• Change gear in good time because you
must pedal forward when changing.
Change down to a lower gear before you
stop. This makes it easier to start cycling
again when you have a low gear. Change
gear in good time when you come to a
steep slope, so that you do not need to
change when pressing down hard on the
pedals.
• Do not pedal backwards while changing gear.
BRAKES
The bike has disc brakes and two brake
handles, one for the front wheel and one for
USE
SITTING POSITION
It is important that the bike is correctly
adjusted, so that it is both comfortable and
safe.
FIG. 9
Adjusting the saddle
FIG. 10
Height
Open the quick-release on the saddle tube,
move the saddle post to the required height,
and close the quick-release.
IMPORTANT:
It should not be possible to see the marking
for the top position on the saddle post.
Position over the pedals
Put the sole of one foot on the pedal with the
crank arms horizontal. Undo the nut holding
the saddle to the saddle post. Adjust the
position of the saddle forwards or backwards
until the pedal is directly under the knee. Very
small adjustments to the position of the saddle
can affect both performance and comfort.
Move the saddle a bit at a time to find the best
position. The saddle can also be angled to the
required position. A horizontal saddle is often
recommended.
GEARS
About external gears
On gear systems with external gears the chain
moves between the different sprockets on the
cassette. You count the number of gears on the
bike by multiplying the number of sprockets
on the back wheel cassette by the number of
chain rings on the chainset. You can change
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