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OWNER’S MANUAL 2021
| ROAD BIKE
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Adjusting the rear derailleur
Increase the tension of the Bowden cable by turning the adjustable in-line barrel
adjusters
(a)
or the adjusting bolt through which it runs into the rear derailleur
(b)
. To do so, shift to the smallest sprocket and turn the bolts anticlockwise in
half turns until the cable is slightly tensioned.
After tensioning the Bowden cable check whether the chain immediately climbs
onto the next larger sprocket. To find out you lift the rear wheel and turn the
cranks by hand or ride the SCOTT bike and shift through the gears.
If the chain easily climbs onto the next larger sprocket, check whether it just as
easily shifts to the small sprockets. If it does not, release the respective adjusting
bolt a little. You may need several tries.
WARNING
Adjusting the front and rear derailleur accurately is a job for an experienced
mechanic. Observe in any case the manual of the gear manufacturer. If you
have any problems with the gears, contact your SCOTT dealer.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Ask a helper to lift the rear wheel or hang the SCOTT bike into a work stand.
By turning the cranks and shifting through you can easily check the function.
Adjusting the limit stops
The rear derailleur is equipped with limit screws
(c)
which limit the movement
range of the derailleur, thus preventing the derailleur and chain from colliding
with the spokes or the chain from dropping off the smallest sprocket. The limit
screws are adjusted by your SCOTT dealer. They do not alter their position dur-
ing normal use.
If your SCOTT road bike fell over to the chain side or if you mount another
wheel, it is imperative that you check the limit stops.
