Contact the place of purchase or a distributor for information on installation,
adjustment, and replacement of the products which are not found in the user's
manual. A dealer's manual for professional and experienced bicycle mechanics is
available on our website (https://si.shimano.com).
For safety, be sure to read this “user's manual” thoroughly
before use, follow it for correct use, and store it so that it
can be referenced at any time.
The following instructions must be observed at all times in order to prevent
personal injury and physical damage to equipment and surroundings. The
instructions are classified according to the degree of danger or damage which may
occur if the product is used incorrectly.
DANGER
Failure to follow the instructions will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Failure to follow the instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Failure to follow the instructions could cause
personal injury or physical damage to equipment
and surroundings.
Important safety information
WARNING
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Do not disassemble or modify the product. This may cause the product to not
operate correctly, and you may suddenly fall and be seriously injured.
Notice
•
Be sure to keep turning the crank during the lever operation.
•
Products are not guaranteed against natural wear and deterioration from normal
use and aging.
•
In the case of carbon levers, wash them with a soft cloth using a neutral
detergent. Otherwise, the material may be damaged and lose strength.
•
Avoid leaving the carbon levers in places where high temperatures are present.
Also keep them well away from fire.
•
For maximum performance we highly recommend SHIMANO lubricants and
maintenance products.
Regular inspections before riding the bicycle
Before riding the bicycle, check the following items. If any problems are found,
consult your place of purchase or a distributor.
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Is gear shifting carried out smoothly?
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Are the levers securely installed to the handlebar?
•
Do any abnormal noises occur during operation?
Names of parts
Lever B
Lever B
Lever A
Lever A
Crank
FrontRear
How to operate
Gear shifting operations
Be sure to keep turning the crank during the lever operation.
Caution on operation
After gear shifting is completed, both levers A and B return to their initial position.
Right-hand lever operation
The number of sprocket shifts depends on the lever stroke. To shift one sprocket,
move the lever to position (1). To shift two sprockets, move the lever to position (2).
•
Lever A: Shifts to a larger sprocket
(2)
(1)
Lever A initial position
(1) Shifts one sprocket
Example: From the 3rd to 4th sprocket
43
(2) Quick-shifts two sprockets
Example: From the 3rd to 5th sprocket
35
•
Lever B: Shifts to a smaller sprocket
(2)
(1)
Lever B initial position
(1)
(2)
Example: From the 4th to 3rd sprocket
34
Gears can be shifted by pushing or pulling the lever. Some models have two-step
gear shifting.
Left-hand lever operation
* The illustration is of the triple model, but the method is the same for the
double model.
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Lever A: Shifts to a larger chainring
Lever A initial position
•
Lever B: Shifts to a smaller chainring
Lever B initial position
Gears can be shifted by pushing or pulling the lever.
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User's Manual
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