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Move the chain through the tubes so that the
unconnected end of the chain at the top at the
back is the longer one.
When using the largest chainring and largest
cassette sprocket there should be just enough
slack so that the rear derailleur jockey can still
move up a fraction.
TIP – get an extra pair
of hands to help with this.
Make sure that any links you alter
with the chain link remover are not
stiff on the rivets. If in doubt,
remove fewer links than you
think as removing links is easier
than riveting links back in.
Use the quick disconnect link to
open the chain and then punch
out links and quick connect
back together.
When you’ve finished adjusting the chain length,
check at the pulley plate where the chain enters
and leaves the chain tubes. The plastic clips
should be adjusted vertically so the chain is
running centrally where it enters and exits the
chain tubes. This is also the position where the
chain runs at it’s quietest.
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While pedalling, shift the chain up and down
the chainrings several times to take out initial
slack in the cables. Any slack can be removed
by adjusting the barrel adjuster on the shifters.
Shift the chain to the smallest rear cog. While
turning the pedals, move the shifter up 1 click,
to the “8” position. If the chain hesitates or does
not shift to the second cog, increase the cable
tension by turning the shifter barrel adjuster
counter clockwise. If the chain shifts beyond
the second cog, decrease the cable tension by
turning the shifter barrel adjuster clockwise.
Repeat the two former steps until shifting and
cable tension is accurate.
2.17 Check the gear
shifting
It is not enough that the chain should run
quietly in each gear, it should also move
smartly from one sprocket to the next, without
clattering or jamming.
Now check for smooth changing up through the
range, checking one pair of sprockets at a time
(8-7, 7-6, etc.) Make any minor adjustments by
turning the shifter barrel adjuster. Finally, check
that the chain cannot jump off the cassette,
either on the inside into the spokes, or on the
outside onto the dropout. This is adjusted using
the high and low limits screws as shown in the
manufacturer’s supplied instructions.
Cut the cable off leaving about 3” (75mm) past
the cable clamp, and crimp the cable end cover
onto the cable end.
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