Dérailleur Systems - SWOOP CITY 28 WOMAN Anleitung

Do not ride a bicycle that is not shifting properly. Overlooking proper
adjustments may cause irreparable damage to the bicycle and/or bodily
injury. Never move the shifter while pedaling backward, nor
pedal backwards after having moved the shifter. This could jam the chain
and cause serious damage to the bicycle and/or rider.
DÉRAILLEUR SYSTEMS
The dérailleur system includes the font and rear dérailleurs, the shift
levers, and the dérailleur control cables, all of which must function
correctly for smooth gear shifting to occur. There are several different
types of dérailleur systems, but all operate using similar principles. Your
new bicycle may be fitted with an "indexing" or "click" shifting
system (SIS), which links each gear position to a positive click mechanism
in the shifter, and makes shifting very simple and precise. A
further development of SIS is the fully integrated system (STI) where
the shift lever and brake lever mechanisms form an integrated
unit on the handlebars.
INSPECTION
The operation of the dérailleur system should be checked at least every
month. Check the operation of the rear dérailleur first, then the front.
The rear dérailleur should shift the chain cleanly from one cog to the
next without hesitation. On SIS equipped bicycles, each notched position
in the shifter must equate to a new gear position. After shifting, the rear
dérailleur should not rub on the chain. The dérailleur should never cause
the chain to fall off the inner or outer freewheel cogs.
The front dérailleur should also shift the chain cleanly and without
hesitation between each chainring. If your bicycle is equipped with
front SIS. then each click or stop in the shifter should equate exactly
to a new gear position. When the chain has been positioned onto a
new chainring, it should not rub on the front dérailleur. The chain
should not fall off a chainring at any time. Dérailleur control cables
are a critical component that must be well maintained for accurate
shifting perfomance. Check them for any sign of rust, fraying, kinks,
broken strands and any damage to the cable housing. If you find any
problems, the cables may need replacing before you ride.
Pre-stretch the derailleur
cables to remove slack
Stretch
LUBRICATION
All the pivoting points of the front and rear dérailleurs should be
lubricated with light oil at least every month. Be sure to wipe off any
excess oil to prevent attraction of dirt into the mechanisms. The
shifting cables should be cleaned and re-coated with a thin layer of
grease every six months, or whenever new cables are being installed.
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