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Rim brakes/hand brakes
Warning:
Sudden or excessive application of thefront brake could lock thefront wheel, causing therear
wheel to lift off theground and thecyclist to be thrown over thehandlebars.
• For bicycles sold in all countries except theUK:
- Brake lever (M), on theleft side of thehandlebars controls thefront brake whilst brake
lever (Q), on theright side of thehandlebars controls therear brake.
• For bicycles sold in theUK:
- Brake lever (M), on theleft side of thehandlebars controls therear brake whilst brake
lever (Q), on theright side of thehandlebars controls thefront brake.
Gently pull both brake levers at thesame time to brake smoothly.
• On surfaces with good traction, you can brake alittle more with thefront brake for alittle
better stopping power.
• On surfaces with poor traction, you should beware of applying thefront brake too hard and
instead control your speed with therear brake.
Changing gears
Information
• You can change gear regardless of whether you are pedalling or whether thebicycle is
stationary or moving.
• You can change one gear at atime or twist thegear shifter through several gears at once.
• Thecorrect gear to choose depends upon what physical condition you are in combined
with thecurrent level of resistance offered by environmental factors such as theterrain,
slope, ground surface, weather and wind conditions. As ageneral rule, alow gear should
be chosen when encountering ahigh cycling resistance; and ahigher gear for alower
resistance.
1. Twist thegear shifter backwards, towards [ + ],
to change to ahigher gear.
2. Twist thegear shifter forwards, towards [ - ],
to change to alower gear.
Using the cycle lights
Information
When cycling without assistance from themotor, theelectrical system must be switched on in
order for thelights to work.
1. Push and hold in [ - ] on thecontrol unit for about 3 seconds. Thelights will come on.
2. Hold thebutton in again to switch the lights off.
