ADJUSTMENT - Rear Dérailleur:
The Low limit screw determines how far the rear derailleur will travel toward the wheel of the bicycle, while the High
limit screw determines how far the cage will travel toward the frame.
1.
Shift the rear shifter to the largest number
indicated, and place the chain on the
smallest sprocket.
Rear Derailleur Rear View
Freewheel
SIS Cable Adjuster
Outer side of Top Gear
Pulley Adjustment
Screw
Guide Pulley
Tension Pulley
Adjustment
Screws
Rear Derailleur Side View
SIS Cable
Adjuster
High Gear
Adjustment Screw
Low Gear
Adjustment Screw
2.
Adjust the High limit screw so the chain and
the smallest sprocket are lined up vertically.
Remove any slack in the cable by pulling
it taut, then connect the cable through
the cable anchor and bolt securely. Some
derailleurs have an adjusting barrel (see
drawing). Use the adjusting barrel to fine
tune the adjustment of the chain location.
Turning the adjusting barrel clockwise will
move the derailleur outboard - away from
the wheel - while turning it clockwise will
direct the chain inboard - towards the wheel.
3.
Use the adjusting barrel to fine tune the
adjustment of the chain location. Turning
the adjusting barrel clockwise will move the
derailleur outboard - away from the wheel
- while turning it clockwise will direct the
chain inboard - towards the wheel
4.
Shift the chain onto the largest sprocket;
adjust the low limit screw so the chain and
the largest cog are lined up vertically. If you
are unable to get the chain to the largest
cog, turning the Low limit screw counter-
clockwise will enable the chain to move
towards the wheel.
5.
Shift through the gears ensuring each gear
is achieved quietly and without hesitation.
9.
Fitting the rear wheels. The drive wheel has
a specially designed cut out slot to fit on the
drive hub, located on the right hand side of
the axle. Always fit this wheel first. Add a little
grease to the threads, then the sequence for
the right hand wheel is as follows – drive
wheel, washer, large nut, domed nut. The left
wheel sequence is as follows – large metal
spacer, washer, wheel, washer, nut, domed
nut. Please note wheels may need truing.
10.
Now fit the rear brake cable to the left hand
brake lever and run the cable along the
frame and through the guide holes and
into the rear brake band using the spring
provided.
