Roadmaster CRUISER - Gear Operation

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GEAR OPERATION
Mul speed bicycles can have internal or derailleur gear systems.
Important! Best pracces for proper shiing:
• Pedal the bicycle with lile pressure on the pedals, and move
the shier one gear at a me, ensuring that the chain is fully
engaged in that gear before applying more pressure on the
pedals.
• It is OK to ride the whole me in only one gear if this is
comfortable.
• Shi only while pedaling forward and seated. When shiing,
lessen the pressure exerted on the pedals during the shi.
• Once you have successfully shied gears, it is OK to start to
pedal hard if desired.
• Pedaling hard while shiing can cause the chain to skip and
not engage the appropriate gear.
• Backpedaling should be avoided on derailleur bikes because
the chain can jam and cause the bike to become unstable.
See Assembly and Maintenance for further informaon on
proper gear adjustment.
Improper shiing can result in the chain jamming, or becoming
derailed resulng in loss of control, serious injury or death
Always be sure the chain is fully engaged in the desired gear
before pedaling hard. Avoid shiing while standing up on the
pedals or under load.
WARNING!