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If you have turned it too far, the derailleur will move toward the outside of the bicycle.
5. Go through the various gear combinations. Make sure the chain does not fall off
when you shift.
To align the indexing system
1. Shift the chain onto the largest front chainring and the smallest rear cog.
2. Shift one click with the rear shifter.
3. Check if the chain moves smoothly to the next gear.
• If the chain makes excessive noise or does not shift, turn the barrel-adjuster counter-
clockwise in small increments and check again for a smooth shift.
• If instead, the chain moves to the third smallest cog, turn the barrel adjuster
clockwise until the derailleur pulleys align with the second smallest cog.
4. Go through the gear combinations
to ensure the chain smoothly lines up with all the rear cogs.
If the derailleur cannot be adjusted in this manner, the derailleur hanger may be out of
alignment; take the bike to your dealer for service.
Brake levers
The brake system allows you to slow or stop your bike, a function critical to your
safety.
The brake system is difficult to adjust properly without the proper tools and training. It
is strongly recommended that adjustment of a brake be done by your dealer. If you
need more specific information regarding your brake system, contact your dealer.
To adjust the position of a lever
1. Locate the lever clamp bolt (Figures 26-27).
2. Loosen the clamp bolt 2-3 turns.
3. Position the lever.
4. Tighten the clamp bolt:
• Regular brake levers- 53-69 lb•in (6.0-7.8 N•m).
• On mid-bar levers (Figure 27)- 20-30 lb•in (2.3-3.3 N•m).
Hayes hydraulic levers- 25-35 lb•in (2.8-4 N•m)
To adjust the reach to the brake lever (cable type)
With some brake levers, you can change the reach, the
distance from the handlebar to the lever.
1. Locate the reach adjustment screw (Figure 26) and turn.
To decrease the reach, turn the screw in (clockwise). To
increase the reach, turn the screw out (counter-
clockwise).
2. If needed after adjusting the reach, re-adjust the brake pad clearance.
To adjust the reach to the brake lever (Hayes hydraulic type)
1. Locate the reach adjustment screw between the lever and the handlebar, near the
lever pivot.