Operation Manual

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SHIFTING SYSTEM
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING SHIFTING SYSTEM
Your derailleur system was carefully set by
your dealer before handing it over to you.
During the first few kilometers the shift-
ing cables may lengthen thereby leading
to imprecise shifting. The chain then only
reluctantly moves to the next sprocket or
chainring.
Tensioning the rear derailleur
• Tension the cable using one of the screws
through which the cable passes (barrel
adjuster).
• After each tensioning check to see wheth-
er the chain moves easily to the next
larger sprocket. To check this you must turn
the cranks by hand or ride the bike.
• If the chain moves easily to the next larger
sprocket, then you must also make sure
that it also changes easily to the next
smaller sprocket. For precise setting,
several attempts may be necessary.
Setting limit screws on the derailleur
Limit screws restrict the swing area of the
derailleur to prevent the chain from drop-
ping o the small sprocket or from jumping
into the spokes. These screws are adjusted
by your dealer and are not adjusted during
normal use. If the bike has fallen over, check
to see if the derailleur or the hanger is bent.
Check the swing area. This also applies if you
install other rear wheels.
• Shift the chain to the right. Shift the lever to
the smallest sprocket.
• Look from behind to see whether the idler
wheel of the derailleur is located exactly
over the smallest sprocket. If the idler pul-
ley is too far out, you’ll have to adjust the
corresponding limit screw.
• The limit screws are often marked „H“
as the stopping point for the smallest
sprocket and „L“ for the stopping point for
the largest sprocket.
• Shift to the largest rear sprocket. Be careful
that the derailleur doesn’t shift immediately
into the spokes. With the chain on the larg
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H
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TIP!
If you cannot properly adjust your
shifting system, it could be due to
worn or kinked shifting cables. See
your local dealer for replacements.