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Cables
Check the cables for kinks, rust, broken strands, or frayed ends. Also check the
housing for loose wire strands, bent ends, cuts, and wear. If you suspect a problem
with a cable, do not ride the bicycle; follow the instructions to replace a cable (page
34), or have your dealer service the bicycle.
Shifters
The position of the shifters can be adjusted on the handlebar. Follow the instructions
for adjusting the lever position on page?
Front derailleur
To adjust the small chainring position
1. Shift the chain onto the smallest front chainring and the
largest rear cog.
2. Loosen the front derailleur cable clamp bolt (Figure 21) until
the cable is free.
Figure 21- Front derailleur
A- Cable
B- Adjusting screws
C- Cable clamp bolt
3. Turn the low gear adjusting screw (marked “L”) until the inner
chain guide of the derailleur is approximately 0.5 mm from the
chain.
4. Pull on the cable end, and down-shift the left shift lever
several times so that it is in the small-chainring position.
5. On the shifter or down tube, turn the shift cable adjusting barrel to its most
clockwise position.
6. Insert the cable in the groove found next to the derailleur cable clamp bolt, pull the
cable taut, andtighten the bolt:
• Front derailleur cable clamp bolt- 44-60 lb•in (5.0-6.8 N•m).
To adjust the big chainring position
1. Shift the rear derailleur to the smallest rear cog.
2. Turn the high-gear adjusting screw (marked “H”) counter-clockwise until it cannot
interfere with the motion of the derailleur.
3. Hand-turn the cranks, and use the shifter to carefully shift the chain onto the outside
chainring.
4. Position the outer chain guide of the front derailleur approximately 0.5 mm from the
chain.
5. Re-tighten the high gear adjusting screw until it meets resistance.
If you have turned the screw too far, the front derailleur will move toward the small
chainring.
