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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 the front brake whilst brake
lever, on theright side of thehandlebars controls therearbrake.
• For bicycles sold in theUK:
- Brake lever (M), on theleft side of thehandlebars controls the rear brake whilst brake
lever, on theright side of thehandlebars controls thefrontbrake.
1. Gently squeeze both brake levers at thesame time to brake smoothly.
2. On surfaces with good traction, you can brake alittle more with thefront brake for alittle
better stoppingpower.
3. On surfaces with poor traction, you should beware of applying thefront brake too hard and
instead control your speed with therearbrake.
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 atonce.
• 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. Ageneral rule is to choose alower gear for
ahigher resistance and ahigher gear for alower resistance.
1. Twist thegear shifter backwards, towards [ +], to
change to ahighergear.
2. Twist thegear shifter forwards, towards [ -], to
change to alowergear.
Using the cycle lights
Information
• When cycling without assistance from themotor, theelectrical system must be switched on
in order for thelights towork.
• Thelights are switched on and off automatically thanks to abuilt-in light sensor.