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Tightening the chain
Fig.: Chain tensioner on the dropout
1 Axle nut
2 Clamp screw
2
1
Fig.: Adjustment screw on the dropout
1 Adjustment screw
2 Axle nut
3 Dropout
2
1
3
3. To increase the chain tension, turn the adjusting screws on
both sides of the frame clockwise.
4. To decrease the chain tension, turn the adjusting screws on
both sides of the frame anti-clockwise.
• Take care to ensure that you turn the adjusting screws
evenly on both sides of the frame.
5.
Check the chain tension (see Chapter
“Tightening the chain”
on page 72)
.
6.
Check to make sure that the rear wheel is positioned in line
with the frame.
7.
If the rear wheel is not positioned in line with the frame,
tighten the adjusting screw on the side turned away from the
chain by one full turn.
•
If this improves the position of the rear wheel, continue to
turn the adjusting screw in the same direction until the rear
wheel lines up with the frame.
•
If this worsens the position of the rear wheel, turn the adjust-
ing screw in the opposite direction until the rear wheel lines
up with the frame.
8.
Check the chain tension.
•
If your bicycle features rim brakes, check that the brake
pads are positioned to rub in the centre of the rim’s flank;
otherwise, re-adjust the rim brakes.
•
If you are unable to adjust the rim brakes, have them
adjusted by your specialist dealer.
