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4 Adjustments
AdjusTING The ReAR deRAIlleuR
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 away from the wheel.
❶ Shift the rear shifter to largest number indicated, disconnect
the rear derailleur cable from the cable anchor bolt and
place the chain on the smallest sprocket.
Figure 4.12
❷ Adjust the high limit screw (H) so the guide pulley and the
smallest sprocket are lined up.
Figure 4.13
❸ Reconnect the cable, pull out any slack, and retighten the
anchor bolt securely.
❹ Shift through the gears, making sure each gear achieved is
done quietly and without hesitation. If necessary, use the
barrel adjuster to fine tune each gear by turning it in the
direction you want the chain to go. For example, turning
clockwise will loosen the cable tension and move the
chain away from the wheel, while turning counter-clockwise
will tighten cable tension and direct the chain towards
the wheel.
❺ Shift the rear shifter to the gear one and place the chain on
the largest cog.
❻ Adjust the low limit screw (L) in quarter turn increments
until the guide pulley and the largest cog are aligned
vertically.
❼ Again, shift through each gear several times, checking that
each gear is achieved smoothly. It may take several attempts
before the rear derailleur and cable is adjusted properly.
Figure 4.12
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Figure 4.13
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High limit screw
Low limit screw
Barrel adjuster
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