SR Suntour RAIDON - Marin Bikes Gear Shifting; Marin Bikes Pedals and Foot Retention; Marin Bikes Suspension Systems

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a. Shifting Gears
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grips, triggers, combination shift/brake controls and push-buttons. Ask your
dealer to explain the type of shifting controls that are on your bike, and to
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D. Shifting Gears
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anticipate the need to shift, and
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problem could be mechanical
adjustment. See your dealer
for help.
WARNING: Never shift a derailleur onto the largest or the
smallest sprocket if the derailleur is not shifting smoothly. The
derailleur may be out of adjustment and the chain could jam,
causing you to lose control and fall.
e. What if it won’t shift gears?
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to the next gear chances are that the mechanism is out of adjustment. Take
the bike to your dealer to have it adjusted.
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CAUTION: Never move the shifter while pedaling backward,
nor pedal backwards immediately after having moved the
shifter. This could jam the chain and cause serious damage to
the bicycle.
b. Shifting the Rear Derailleur
The rear derailleur is controlled by the right shifter.
The function of the rear derailleur is to move the drive chain from one gear
sprocket to another. The smaller sprockets on the gear cluster produce
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pedal crank revolution. Moving the chain from a smaller sprocket of the
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c. Shifting the Front Derailleur:
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d. Which gear should I be in?
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steepest hills. The smallest rear and largest front combination is for the
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