Shimano CLARIS R2000 Series User manual

(English) UM-6T80A-007
User's Manual
Shift Lever (2-WAY RELEASE)
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Contents
IMPORTANT NOTICE........................................................................................ 3
Important safety information........................................................................ 4
Notice............................................................................................................... 5
Regular inspections before riding the bicycle .............................................. 6
Names of parts................................................................................................ 7
How to operate............................................................................................... 8
How to operate (RAPIDFIRE PLUS MONO lever)......................................... 10
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
For safety, be sure to read this user's manual thoroughly before use, follow it for correct use, and store it so that
it can be referenced at any time.
The following instructions must be observed at all times in order to prevent personal injury and physical damage
to equipment and surroundings. The instructions are classified according to the degree of danger or damage
which may occur if the product is used incorrectly.
DANGER Failure to follow the instructions will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Failure to follow the instructions could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Failure to follow the instructions could cause personal injury or physical damage to
equipment and surroundings.
Contact the place of purchase or a distributor for information on installation, adjustment, and replacement of
the products which are not found in the user's manual. A dealer's manual for professional and experienced
bicycle mechanics is available on our website ( https://si.shimano.com ).
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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Important safety information
Do not disassemble or modify the product. This may cause the product to not operate correctly, and
you may suddenly fall and be seriously injured.
Important safety information
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Notice
Be sure to keep turning the crank arm during the lever operation.
Products are not guaranteed against natural wear and deterioration from normal use and aging.
For maximum performance we highly recommend SHIMANO lubricants and maintenance products.
Notice
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Regular inspections before riding
the bicycle
Before riding the bicycle, check the following items. If any problems are found, consult your place of purchase or
a distributor.
Is gear shifting carried out smoothly?
Are the levers securely installed to the handlebar?
Do any abnormal noises occur during operation?
Is the lever pad free from abnormal wear, excess play, and other abnormalities? (For models where a pad is
attached to the lever.)
Regular inspections before riding the bicycle
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Names of parts
Lever B
Lever C
RAPIDFIRE PLUS MONO
lever
Lever A
Lever A
Lever B
Front Rear
Crank arm
Names of parts
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How to operate
Gear shifting operation
Be sure to keep turning the crank arm during the lever operation.
Caution on operation
After gear shifting is completed, both levers A and B return to their initial position.
Right-hand lever operation
The number of sprocket shifts depends on the lever stroke. To shift one sprocket, move the lever to position (1).
To shift two sprockets, move the lever to position (2).
Lever A
initial position
(2)
(1)
(1) Shifts one sprocket
Example: From the 3rd to 4th sprocket
(2) Quick-shifts two sprockets
Example: From the 3rd to 5th sprocket
Lever A: Shifts from the smallest to the largest sprocket side
Lever B: Shifts from the largest to the smallest sprocket side
How to operate
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Lever B
initial position
(2)
(1)
(1)
(2)
Gears can be shifted by pushing or pulling the lever.
Some models have two-step gear shifting.
Example: From the 4th to 3rd sprocket
Left-hand lever operation
Lever A initial position
Lever B initial position
Gears can be shifted by pushing or pulling the lever.
Lever A: Shifts from the smallest to the largest chainring side
Lever B: Shifts from the largest to the smallest chainring side
How to operate
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How to operate (RAPIDFIRE PLUS
MONO lever)
Operate with one lever.
Gear shifting operation
Be sure to keep turning the crank arm during the lever operation.
RAPIDFIRE PLUS MONO lever operation
Lever C
* After shifting, the lever is kept in position C-2.
Lever C
Gears can be shifted by pushing or pulling the lever.
* After shifting, the lever returns to position C-1.
Lever C-1: Shifts from the smallest to largest chainring
Lever C-2: Shifts from the largest to smallest chainring
How to operate (RAPIDFIRE PLUS MONO lever)
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