RIESE & MULLER load - Shifting System Checks and Adjustments; Rear Derailleur Tensioning

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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING SHIFTING SYSTEM
Your derailleur system was carefully set by
your dealer before handing it over to you.
During the first few kilometers the shift
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ing cables may lengthen thereby leading
to imprecise shifting. The chain then only
reluctantly moves to the next sprocket or
chainring.
Tensioning the rear derailleur
• Tension the cable using one of the screws
through which the cable passes (barrel
adjuster).
• After each tensioning check to see whether
the chain moves easily to the next larger
sprocket. To check this you must turn the
cranks by hand or ride the bike.
• If the chain moves easily to the next larger
sprocket, then you must also make sure
that it also changes easily to the next
smaller sprocket. For precise setting,
several attempts may be necessary.
TIP!
If you cannot properly adjust your
shifting system, it could be due to
worn or kinked shifting cables.
Visit your dealer for replacements.
DANGER!
The adjustment of the rear
derailleur is dicult and should
be left to an experienced mecha-
nic. Incorrect settings can cause
serious mechanical damage.
If you have problems with the
system or after a crash or trans-
port damage, please contact
your dealer.
TIP!
In case of derailleur replacement
take care of same cage length as
the original part. Otherwise a
different cage length could lead
to shifting problems because the
chain tension is to low.