EN-22 Original User Guide | Pedelec Shimano Steps E6000 Version 1
3.9 Gears
The gears are operated by controls on the handlebars (gear lever, twist
grips, buttons, ...). The gear shift allows you to adjust the gears of your
bicycle, and hence the transmission, to current riding conditions. On a
straight level stretch, a higher gear is sensible to achieve and maintain
a higher speed without having to pedal too much. As soon as you start
going uphill, a lower gear is benecial because it is important to be able to
climb the hill with little eort. Select the gears so that your legs are always
moving at a steady pace.
If your Pedelec has a FAG electronic shift unit, you can
use the menu to set the gear in which you want to start off
following every stop.
Derailleur*
This system lifts the chain on to a
sprocket when the gear is changed. The
chain must continue moving so that the
teeth of the sprocket can engage with
the chain links easily and smoothly. For
a successful gear change, therefore, you
must keep pedalling forwards, never
backwards – but at the same time pedal
lightly without force.
Hub gear*
Here the change of gear takes place in-
side the rear wheel hub. Space is very
tight inside the hub, so it is sensible to
pedal lightly when changing gear.
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