Porsche Porsche bike, Assembly Instructions Manual

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Normally, you operate the large lever with your thumb.
The smaller lever in front of the handlebars is operated
with your index finger or thumb [ Shimano Syfront forke
with 2-way release ]. Checking and adjusting the derailleur
After the first hours of using your bike, the Bowden
cables of your derailleur may be elongated, which will
reduce shifting accuracy. The derailleur may therefore
have to be adjusted. We recommend that the derailleur
is adjusted by an experienced bicycle mechanic.
If you want to adjust your derailleur yourself, consult
the additional owner’s manuals of the derailleur manu-
facturer. If in doubt, contact the Porsche Bike hotline.
Use the adjusting screw located on your shifter to
make fine adjustments to the rear derailleur.
Sudden loss of power and propulsion. Shifting
under a load may cause the chain to slip or fall off
the chain rings. The loss of power and propulsion
may cause a crash. When shifting, continue to pedal
without applying excessive force.
Failure to remain alert on public roads. Practicing
shifting on public roads may distract one’s attention
from traffic and potential risks, which may result in
an accident or crash. Only practice shifting when on
a surface away from traffic.
Risk of damage to the chain and frame when
shifting under a load. If the chain falls off, it may
cause chain suck [ deadlock of the chain ] between
the front chain ring and the chain stay. This may
damage the frame.
When shifting, continue to pedal
without applying excessive force.
Risk of damage to the chain due to increased
wear.
Avoid a gear ratio where the chain is in an
extremely oblique position.
WARNING
WARNING
PLEASE NOTE
PLEASE NOTE
When making the first fine adjustments, try turning
the adjusting screw counter-clockwise to compensate
for the stretching. Make gradual adjustments with the
adjusting screw. Check the adjustment by shifting one
gear up and then back down. If this is successful, shift
through all gears on the cassette in both directions.
Set the front derailleur so that the chain is able to
run through the derailleur cage without chafing on
the lateral guide plates. Pay attention to the diagonal
position of the chain [ chain line ].
To set the limit stops for your gears, shift to the highest
gear, that is, the smallest rear sprocket, using the small
right shifter. Now look at the derailleur from the back.
The cage of the derailleur and both guide rollers must
be directly under the smallest sprocket.
Use the top limit stop screws to make the adjustment
for the smallest sprocket.
Do the same to set the limit stop for the largest
sprocket. Set the limit stop with the bottom limit stop
screw. Make sure that the chain does not come off of
the largest sprocket into the spokes.
In addition to setting the chain line, you can set
the limit stops on your rear and front derailleur.
This prevents your chain from coming off the rear
cassette sprocket or the front chain rings.
Make adjustments on a proper workstand. This will
allow you to freely rotate the rear wheel and shift
through all gears.
Properly adjusted chain clearance between
left and right limit stop.
If the limit stops are not set
correctly, the chain may fall off and catch between the
chain ring and chain stay or rear cassette and spokes.
The bike will no longer be propelled forward or the rear
wheel may jam as a result. There is a risk of loss of
control or crashing. Exercise utmost care when setting
the limit stops or have this done by a bike specialist.
We recommend that adjustments to the rear
derailleur and front derailleur should be per-
formed by a specialist. Improper adjustments
may result in mechanical damage.
Please observe
the additional instructions of the shifter manufacturer.
Contact the Porsche Bike hotline if you have ques-
tions.
If the chain falls off, it may cause chain suck
[ deadlock of the chain ] between the front chain
ring and the chain stay. This may damage the
frame.
Exercise utmost care when setting the limit
stops or have this done by a bike specialist.
INFORMATION
WARNING
PLEASE NOTE PLEASE NOTE
Derailleur