Maintenance Of The Shimano Alfine Gear Hub - Rose BLACK LAVA Manuel D'instructions

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Maintenance of the Shimano Alfine gear hub

Functionality
The Shimano Alfine 700 is an 11-speed internal gear hub.
The Shimano Nexus 8 offers 8 gears.
All shifting components are protected inside the hub shell
and thus require little maintenance. Gear shifts are initiated
with a handlebar shifter and a conventional gear cable that
controls the hub from the outside. Transmission is carried
out by a planetary gear mechanism.
Functional check
Check the gear hub for proper functioning before every ride.
1. Can you shift into all gears?
If you cannot shift into all gears, the gear hub needs to
be adjusted by a qualified bicycle mechanic.
2. Are there any suspicious noises while riding?
If you hear striking noises, the gear hub needs to be adjusted by a qualified bicycle mechanic.
3. Check the gear hub adjustment
Yellow markings on the hub help you check whether the
adjustment is set correctly.
Shimano Alfine: Shift from the eleventh into the sixth gear to check
the adjustment.
Shimano Nexus: Shift into the fourth gear to check the adjustment.
→ The setting lines should be in the right position (see figure).
→ If the setting lines are not aligned, the hub gear needs to be
adjusted by a qualified bicycle mechanic.
More information and indications on servicing and maintenance can be
found online in diverse manuals from manufacturers or importers.
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