NEOX User manual - Edition 03-2016 41GEARBOX F8.11Your Neox is equipped with a gearbox that is more similar to that found on a motorcy-cle/car than a normal bicycle gear system. IT is equipped with an innovative gearbox,with rotary engagement and with electric controls on the handlebars.The bike has 4 or 8 sequential speeds available, depending on the model purchased.Nothing could be more simple for the user. Gear changes can be made while stationaryand/or during movement, without any restriction for the user.Like all innovations, this system needs to be understood so that you can quickly takeadvantage of all the benefits that the system presents.Below are some advice and tips.introductionThe Neox gearbox has 4 or 8 speeds available, depending on the model purchased.Gear 1 (lowest gear)The pedalling resistance decreases and the speed achieved is lower, but it is easier toclimb hills.4/8 gear (highest gear):the resistance to pedalling is increased and the speed achieved is higher.First we shall describe difference between CHANGE and CLIMB.The gear change is performed by pressing the electric buttons on the right side of thehandlebars. (Fig.1)The right button increases the gear, the left button decreases the gear.