Unknown Kalkhoff levers
08-10-09, 07:35 PM
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Unknown Kalkhoff levers
Total newbie question: I just bought a Kalkhoff Pro Connect S, and there are three levers on the right side of the handle bar I have no clue what they do. (The manual turns out to be only about the electrics, not the rest.)
I've attached two pics, hope it works.
Does anybody know what they do?
Or where online I can find information about how this bike works?
I've attached two pics, hope it works.
Does anybody know what they do?
Or where online I can find information about how this bike works?
08-11-09, 08:08 PM
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I don't have a lot to offer as info. But congratulations on buying what looks like a great bike.
Google will translate the https://www.kalkhoff.de/html/bike_det...00005002&G=8-G, Kalkhoff page. But I'd guess you may need the manual translated.
I guess the important point is that the bike has a Nexus (branch of Shimano) hub but a Alfine (straight Shimano) shifter. Normally the Alfine shifter would go with the "Shimano" version of the 8 speed hub. So, yes two of the levers are derailler/hub shifters. The third may be for the rear roller brake.
Your UK periodical AtoB talks a bit about all this, July 08. #66.
https://www.50cycles.com/pro-connect-...e-review.shtml says it's a 8-speed Nexus gear (307% range) transmission. A web look at Nexus controls might help.
My mistake below. The review below, doesn't have the "S". For the "non S, I assumed two levers are shifters for the Shimano Deore XT deraillieurs.
The web should have a good write up of Shimano Deore XT controls.
https://www.bikeradar.com/gear/catego...ctric-09-33661 has a good write up of the non S bike (and says Deore XT), as do others.
I don't have a lot to offer as info. But congratulations on buying what looks like a great bike.
Google will translate the https://www.kalkhoff.de/html/bike_det...00005002&G=8-G, Kalkhoff page. But I'd guess you may need the manual translated.
I guess the important point is that the bike has a Nexus (branch of Shimano) hub but a Alfine (straight Shimano) shifter. Normally the Alfine shifter would go with the "Shimano" version of the 8 speed hub. So, yes two of the levers are derailler/hub shifters. The third may be for the rear roller brake.
Your UK periodical AtoB talks a bit about all this, July 08. #66.
https://www.50cycles.com/pro-connect-...e-review.shtml says it's a 8-speed Nexus gear (307% range) transmission. A web look at Nexus controls might help.
My mistake below. The review below, doesn't have the "S". For the "non S, I assumed two levers are shifters for the Shimano Deore XT deraillieurs.
The web should have a good write up of Shimano Deore XT controls.
https://www.bikeradar.com/gear/catego...ctric-09-33661 has a good write up of the non S bike (and says Deore XT), as do others.
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08-12-09, 06:36 AM
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Update: finally got an email from the store: the thing I thought was the gear changer on top (half shown) is actually regulation of the suspension. The two right levers are for gears up and down. The big black lever is the power throttle. (Though I'm not sure why it needs one when it has three power modes, and also supposedly reacts to how hard you pedal.)
08-12-09, 09:43 AM
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I read in one of the reviews that the throttle only provides you with the ability to move the bike under power when walking it. Something under 2 mph, with no pedal torque sensed.
08-12-09, 09:47 AM
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Right, I found out. Faster than that, though, with the S model.
tested it today. Wonderful bike.
https://eolake.blogspot.com/2009/08/bike-test-ride.html
tested it today. Wonderful bike.
https://eolake.blogspot.com/2009/08/bike-test-ride.html
