Regular inspections before riding the bicycle .............................................. 6
Names of parts................................................................................................ 7
How to operate............................................................................................... 8
How to operate (RAPIDFIRE PLUS MONO lever)......................................... 10
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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
WARNING
CAUTION
Failure to follow the instructions will result in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow the instructions could result in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow the instructions could cause personal injury or physical damage to
equipment and surroundings.
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Important safety information
Important safety information
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.
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Notice
Notice
Be sure to keep turning the crank arm during the lever operation.
Also read the user's manuals for the front derailleur and rear derailleur.
Products are not guaranteed against natural wear and deterioration from normal use and aging.
For maximum performance we highly recommend SHIMANO lubricants and maintenance products.
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Regular inspections before riding the bicycle
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.
Is gear shifting carried out smoothly?
Are the levers securely installed to the handlebar?
Do any abnormal noises occur during operation?
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Lever C
Front
RAPIDFIRE PLUS MONO
lever
Rear
Lever BLever B
Lever A
Lever A
Crank arm
Lever A
Lever D
Names of parts
Names of parts
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Lever A initial position
(2)
(1)
Lever B initial position
How to operate
How to operate
Gear shifting operation
Be sure to keep turning the crank arm during the lever operation.
Caution on operation
After gear shifting is completed, the levers return to their initial position.
Right-hand lever operation
Lever A: Shifts from the smallest to the largest sprocket side
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).
(1) Shifts one sprocket
Example: From the 3rd to the 4th sprocket
(2) Quick-shifts two sprockets
Example: From the 3rd to the 5th sprocket
Lever B: Shifts from the largest to the smallest sprocket side
Example: From the 4th to the 3rd sprocket
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Lever D initial position
Lever A initial position
Lever B initial position
How to operate
Lever D: Shifts from the largest to the smallest sprocket side
Example: From the 4th to the 3rd sprocket
Left-hand lever operation
Lever A: Shifts from the smallest to the largest chainring side
Lever B: Shifts from the largest to the smallest chainring side
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Lever C
Lever C
How to operate (RAPIDFIRE PLUS MONO lever)
How to operate (RAPIDFIRE PLUS
MONO lever)
Operate with one lever.
Gear shifting operation
Be sure to keep turning the crank arm during the lever operation.
RAPIDFIRE PLUS MONO lever operation
Lever C-1: Shifts from the smallest to the largest chainring
* After shifting, the lever is kept in position C-2.
Lever C-2: Shifts from the largest to the smallest chainring
Gears can be shifted by pushing the lever.
* After shifting, the lever returns to position C-1.
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