O2Feel Bikes Urbain Manuel D'utilisation page 46

Remember that you need:
– to unscrew to move the stop towards the
outside of the frame
– to screw to move the stop towards the
centre of the wheel
Top tip: You can adjust the cable stops
without a cable by manipulating the
derailleur manually.
Your derailleur still doesn't move to the
cable stop on the large cog side? Make
sure your cable isn't too tight. Unscrew the
cable clamp screw and test the cable stops
manually.
3. How do you adjust the tension of the
derailleur cable?
Before adjusting the cable tension, we
recommend loosening the cable, then
positioning the adjuster at the halfway point.
This little trick is really useful if you want to
increase or reduce the tension later.
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Position your chain on the small cog.
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Manually pull the derailleur cable tight,
then adjust the tightening screw.
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Check to make sure the gears change
smoothly.
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Adjust the tension with the adjuster to find
the right setting.
If the gears struggle to go up: increase the
tension using the adjuster.
If the gears struggle to go down: decrease
the tension using the adjuster.
Make the adjustments gradually, making
sure the gears change smoothly and
increasing/reducing the cable tension.
4. The importance of making sure the
gears change smoothly for finding the
right setting
It is really important to make sure the gears
change smoothly when you are adjusting
your rear derailleur! It must be suitable for
the way you actually use your gears.
To test your gears properly:
– change gears one by one, from the small
cog to the big one, then the other way
– try to go up and down quickly
– test the gear changes with all the
chainrings
When changing gears on a repair stand, all
you need to do is pedal with one hand and
change gears with the other
5. Does changing gears lack precision?
Check the derailleur hanger and pulleys.
Changing gears may lack precision, in other
words, you can't adjust your rear derailleur
properly: the gears jump, won't go up, or
make a clicking sound. This might be caused
by:
– the derailleur pulleys: They might come
lose and move from side to side. The pulleys
can be replaced.
– the derailleur hanger: a twisted hanger
means that the derailleur isn't aligned with
the cog, which can explain this lack of
precision. Replace it if it is damaged.
6. Lubricating cables and outer casings
It is very important to lubricate the rear
derailleur outer casing for smooth gear
changes! This is a little detail that makes
a big di erence. A little bit of lubricant is
always welcome.
You will find separate instructions for the
components in the box of accessories
supplied with the bike, or on the websites
for the relevant manufacturers. If you have
any questions about assembly, adjustments,
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