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Please review the gear supplier instruction manual for specific procedures, instructions and warnings.
The NEILPRYDE bike gears adjust the pedal power according to the gradient of the road, wind conditions and the speed
you are traveling.
The gears function not to reduce the physical work involved, but instead to lower the amount of force required per crank
rotation. The gears allow for you to travel up steeper hills with just a moderate pedaling effort, although it is necessary to
pedal faster to maintain the requisite power.
With downhill travel, it is necessary to switch into a higher gear. Each revolution of the pedal will propel you forward many
meters at a high speed. For the most economical riding, you will need to switch gears frequently.
To achieve an efficient ride the best modern gear systems are easily operated and allow for finely graduated adjustments.
In addition to these functions, the gear system helps to reduce sprocket and chain wear and it will ease the strain on your
knees.
The gear levers on your NEILPRYDE bike are integrated with the brake levers. When you press the small lever inwards, it will make the chain move in the direction of the smaller sprockets.
Gear lever shifting is communicated via the Bowden cable to the gear changer. This causes the gear changer to swivel and this action lets the chain climb up to the next sprocket. Whenever
you attempt to change gears you must be pedaling continuously yet smoothly without too much force. Keep up this constant rate of pedaling until the chain has moved completely between the
sprockets. Failure to do this may cause the chain to become dislodged or damaged.
Beware that if you are carrying heavy loads on your bike, changing gears under these conditions will subject the chain to a lot of stress and will shorten its service life quite considerably. To
avoid this, try not to change gears while pedaling forcefully. This is particularly important advice if you are switching gears on the front derailleur.
We advise that you carry out regular checks and maintenance of the gear change mechanism in accordance with the gear manufacturer’s instructions and warnings.
THE GEARS
UNDERSTANDING THE GEARS AND USING THEM PROPERLY
Shift/ Brake Lever
CAUTION!
We advise against using the following gear combinations in order to prevent damage
or wear to the chain, chain wheels and sprockets (View illustration, right):
- Largest sprocket - largest chain wheel
- Smallest sprocket - smallest chain wheel
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