Pinion C-Line C1.12, Owner'S Manual

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InstallatIon work
29
~
10–15 mm
35
ChaIn/toothed belt – length & tensIon
the correct length of a bicycle chain or toothed belt depends on various factors:
•
· the number of teeth on the sprocket and chain ring or belt sprockets – after replacement it may
be necessary to determine the correct length of the bicycle chain or toothed belt again.
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· suspension travel and type of spring rear hub of your bicycle frame – follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
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· type of chain tensioner or tensioning system (horizontal dropouts with adjusting screws) – follow
the manufacturer's instructions.
the basic rule for the length of a bicycle chain or toothed belt is as short as possible and as long as
necessary. the function and adjustment range of your tensioning system and the complete suspension
of the rear triangle must not be impaired under any circumstances.
accelerated wear of the complete drive because of excessively high tension.
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For direct tension (horizontal dropouts with adjusting screws) make sure that the chain or toothed
belt has approx. 10–15 mm play
(fig. 35)
. Follow the manufacturer's precise information.
accelerated wear of the complete drive because of skewed running.
Î –
make sure that the gaps between your rear hub and the chain line or beltline of your pinion
gearbox match – see
teChnICal data
, page 6.