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Derailleur hanger / Dropout
The derailleur hanger / dropout needs to be tightened using 12 Nm
/ 8,9 ft lb.
The rear X-12 axle needs to be tightened using 10-16 Nm / 7,38-
11,8 ft lb.
Shock
The M8 bolt screws of the shock need to be tightened using 18 Nm
/ 13,28 ft lb.
General recommendation M4-M8
You can find general recommendations in the following
table in case there are no other instructions on spare
parts. Propain also recommends using Loctite 243 (me-
dium) to secure those screws.
Size of the screw
M4
M5
M6
M8
i
Tightening torque
3 Nm / 2,21 ft lb
6 Nm / 4,42 ft lb
9 Nm / 6,64 ft lb
18 Nm / 13,28 ft lb
Shock
The Yuma frame is compatible many of the shocks available on the
market (with the correct length and travel). Nevertheless, there are
exemptions which is why Propain always recommends a check of
compatibility when installing a new shock into the bike.
Compatibility check
When installing another shock into the bike, you have to make sure
it is compatible with the frame. The most important point is to check
the specifications of the new shock.
It needs to have the following specifications:
Shock length:
Shock travel:
Shock hardware bottom:
Shock hardware top:
Mounting bolt bottom:
Mounting bolt top:
If the specifications are identical, the shock can be installed into the
bike to check if there are any points of contact when riding the bike.
Points of contact could damage the bike severely, which in the worst
EN
185mm
55mm
25mm
Trunnion mount
M8
M10x1