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a
b
c
d
Adjusting the rear derailleur
Increase the tension of the Bowden cable by turning the
adjustable cable stop at the shifter lever
(a)
or the ad-
justing bolt through which it runs into the rear derailleur.
To do so, shift to the smallest sprocket and turn the bolts
counterclockwise in half turns until the cable is slightly
tensioned.
After tensioning the Bowden cable check whether the
chain immediately climbs onto the next larger sprocket.
To find out you either have to turn the cranks by hand
(b)
or ride the MERIDA bike and shift through the gears
(c)
.
If the chain easily climbs onto the next larger sprocket,
check whether it just as easily shifts to the small sprock-
ets. If it does not, release the respective adjusting bolt a
little. You may need several tries.
A
Adjusting the front and rear derailleur accu-
rately is a job for an experienced mechanic.
Observe in any case the operating instruc-
tions of the gear manufacturer on this MERIDA CD-
ROM. If you have any problems with the gears, contact
your MERIDA dealer.
I
Ask a helper to lift the rear wheel. By turning
the cranks and shifting through you can eas-
ily check the function.
Adjusting the limit stops
The rear derailleur is equipped with limit screws
(d)
which limit the movement range of the derailleur, thus
preventing the derailleur and chain from colliding with
the spokes or the chain from dropping off the smallest
sprocket. The limit screws are adjusted by your MERIDA
dealer. They do not alter their position during normal
use.
If necessary, correct the position by means of the limit
screws. The limit screws on rear derailleurs are often
marked “H” for high gear and “L” for low gear. “High
gear” means that the chain is running on the smallest
sprocket. Turn the screw clockwise to shift the rear de-
railleur towards the wheel and counterclockwise to shift
it away from the wheel.
Shift to the biggest (inmost) sprocket and check wheth-
er the teeth of the sprocket and the teeth of the guide
pulley are all in a perfectly vertical line. Turn the lim-
it screw marked “L” clockwise until the rear derailleur
stops moving towards the spokes and can neither be
moved by actuating the shift lever nor by pushing it with
your hand.
This adjustment prevents the chain from getting stuck
between sprocket and spokes or the rear derailleur or
the derailleur cage from touching the spokes, which
could result in damage to the spokes, the rear derailleur
and the frame. In the worst case, it could be impossible
to continue cycling.
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