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0. The gears
0..7 Front gear changer
Adjusting the swivelling range of the front
gear changer requires a great deal of expe-
rience. The range within which the front
gear changer only just keeps the chain on
the chainwheel, but does not grind, is very
small. It is often better to let the chain grind
slightly on the derailleur than to risk having it
fall off the chainwheel, which would interrupt
the power train. If the chain tends to jump off
the chainwheels, you will need to reduce the
swivelling range in the same way as with the
rear gear changer, i.e. by turning the limit
bolts marked “H“ and “L“. This adjustment is
a job best left to your MERIDA dealer.
As with the rear gear changer, the cable of
the front gear changer is subject to lengthen-
ing, which may lead to a reduced precision
in gear changing.
If necessary, shift to the small chainwheel and
increase the tension of the bowden cable by
turning the adjusting bolt, through which it
passes at the entry to the gear lever, or at the
bottom area of the frame.
After a crash, always check whether the guide
plate of the derailleur is still in parallel with
the chainwheels.
Adjusting the front gear changer is a delicate
job. Improper adjustment can cause the chain
to jump off, thus interrupting the power train.
This can cause an accident!
Always take a test ride in a place free of traf-
fic, after adjusting the gears of your bike.
