Instructions / Assembly

2. How An Internal Gear Hub Drivetrain Works
If your bicycle has an internal gear hub drivetrain, the gear changing mechanism will consist of:
– one, or sometimes two shifters
– one or two control cables~ one front sprocket called a chainring
– a drive chain
a. Shifting Internal Gear Hub Gears
Shifting with an internal gear hub drivetrain is simply a matter of moving the shifter to the indicated position for the desired gear.
After you have moved the shifter to the gear position of your choice, ease the pressure on the pedals for an instant to allow the hub to
complete the shift.
b. Which Gear Should I Be In?
The numerically lowest gear (1) is for the steepest hills. The numerically largest gear depending on the number of speeds of your hub, is
for the greatest speed. Shifting from an easier, “slower” gear (like 1) to a harder, “faster” gear (like 2 or 3) is called an upshift. Shifting
from a harder, “faster” gear to an easier, “slower” gear is called a downshift. It is not necessary to shift gears in sequence. Instead,
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the “starting gear” for the conditions
At rst, practice shifting where there are no obstacles, hazards or other traf c, until you’ve built up your con dence. Learn to anticipate
mechanical adjustment. See your local bike mechanic for help.
c. What If It Won’t Shift Gears?
If moving the shift control one click repeatedly fails to result in a smooth shift to the next gear chances are that the mechanism is out of
adjustment. Take the bike to your local bike mechanic to have it adjusted.
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