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13-04.-2005, 03:34 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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derailer tension
i have a problem with my shinamo deore rear derailer, rear derailers are meant to provide tension on chain, and mines isnt providing me with a enough so my derailer and chain rattle about damaging my swing arm and causing my chain to jump,
i'm hoping theres a screw or nut to tighten to solve my problem, i dont think the derailer has simply worn out as its not very old, all help much apreciated |
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13-04.-2005, 03:55 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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Re: derailer tension
sounds like your chain is loose..try taking links out 1x1 till your happy with the tension--some slap is to be expected
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13-04.-2005, 04:08 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Spokane Wa USA
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Re: derailer tension
Are you in the small ring in the front and some of the smaller rings in the back when it's slapping?
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14-04.-2005, 05:14 AM
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Re: derailer tension
it happens in any gear, but is worse in lower gears
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14-04.-2005, 08:17 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Suburban Chicago
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Re: derailer tension
Quote:
http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/FAQrindx.shtml http://www.parktool.com/repair_help...ainlength.shtml
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