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Gear unit
With the internal gear unit
Shimano Alfine
,
two gear shift levers
are used for
changing gears. Press the bigger lever to switch in a slower gear. Press the smaler lever to switch in a
faster gear.
Chain ring unit
The varying length of teeth is not a result of manufacturing error; it serves, along with shift ramps, for smoother
changing, particularly under load!
Bottom bracket
The internal bearing of the Varibike bottom bracket is maintenance free and requires no re-greasing. Examine your
bottom bracket for play every now and again. Check the tightness of the pedal cranks and the bottom bracket shaft.
Avoid cleaning the bottom bracket with high-pressure water jet cleaners!
Chain
The chain is, along with all shifting gear components, a classical wearing part. It requires care and maintenance (see
appropriate section) and must be renewed in good time to avoid damage to other components.
Check your chain regularly for elongation (stretching). Your dealer has special equipment for this purpose. Elongated
chains can lead to the destruction of chain rings and gears! If you do need a new chain, make sure it is compatible
with your gears, chain rings and sprockets.
Cable tie for connecting leg cranks with arm crank movement
You can connect the leg cranks to the arm crank movement with a cable tie.
The cable tie is a reusable type.
To connect the leg cranks with the arm crank movement, strap together the right leg crank with a spoke of the chain
ring.
To disconnect the leg cranks from the arm crank movement, remove the cable tie.
Reusable cable tie
Chain ring
Right leg crank
