Felt Bicycle - Multi-Speed Hubs (Internal Gear Hubs)

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Multi-speed hubs – internal gear hubs
Two advantages of multi-speed hubs are their enclosed design and the fact that
you can switch up to 14 gears from one gear to the next all on the same lever.
Besides this, the chain lasts a lot longer than with derailleur gears, provided it is
serviced regularly.
Multi-speed or so called internal gear hubs from Shimano (a) are available with a
free-wheel or with an integrated back pedal brake. The free-wheel hub is normally
combined with a hand activated V- or roller brake, or with an integrated rear brake.
The integrated back pedal brake is activated by pedalling backwards. The best
braking power is achieved with the pedals on a horizontal level.
Multi speed hubs from SRAM (b) are available with a free-wheel or with integrated
back pedal brake. The free-wheel hub is normally combined with a hand activated
V-brake or with an integrated coaster brake, the so-called back-pedalling brake.
The integrated back-pedalling brake is activated by pedalling backwards. The best
braking power is achieved with the pedals on a horizontal level and in low gears.
How they work and how to use them
Internal gear hubs are equipped with a shift lever or thumb switch for changing
gears as well as with an indicator showing the current gear. Depending on the type
of hub, you can continue pedalling without load on the pedals while shifting gears,
or you have to free-wheel. For more information read the operating instructions for
your gears or ask your FELT dealer. In any case, make sure changing gears makes
as little noise as possible.
Twist grips from SRAM (d): to change gears, twist the grip, stop pedalling for a
moment and do not move the pedals.
Twist grips of a Shimano Nexus (e) hub: shifting gears is better during pedal-
ling. But for noiseless gear changing, you have to reduce the power through the
pedals.
Practise shifting gears in a place clear of traffic.
With FELT 3-speed cruiser shifter/grip (c) the handlebar grip is also the
shifting mechanism. This grip/shifter is fixed at the handlebar by the
handlebar end plug. The handlebar end plug must be installed correctly
(complete insertion into the handlebar), and tightened securely (12 Nm
torque) for it to work properly.
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As with all bicycle component hardware,
check this bolt at the point of first assem-
bly, as well as regular checking by the cus-
tomer before each ride is recommended to
ensure the plug is tight and secure to the
handlebar.
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