Im installing my Sram X-9 RD

[.8down]

can anyone do me a huge favor and go out and take close shots of your Dérailleur from the front and inside close to the RD hanger, I'm just trying to make sure I got this sucker on right...new to all this so I don't want to crash and burn because I'm not building right..I will love you for all my days(not really, but what else can I say or do)

[Rob]

The online manual has close up shots.

http://www.sram.com/en/service/sram/...D=1&subcatID=2

See quick starts.

[.8down]

Originally Posted by Rob

The online manual has close up shots.

http://www.sram.com/en/service/sram/...D=1&subcatID=2

See quick starts.

this is the bit Im worried about, I think I have it on right but I noticed Im able to swing the RD up...is that normal? I know that once the chain is on it will keep the RD down.and in place to shift....just making sure

[Collette]

The B-Tension Screw (The little black allen screw towards the rear) should be resting on the little stop on the derailleur hanger.

[el_d00der1n0]

Originally Posted by .8down

this is the bit Im worried about, I think I have it on right but I noticed Im able to swing the RD up...is that normal? I know that once the chain is on it will keep the RD down.and in place to shift....just making sure

The light gray part should rotate. It should stop when it hits the dark gray part.

Edit: Sorry, the other way around. The RD should rotate until it hits the screw.

[.8down]

ok I think it might be best if I go home tonight and take pictures of how I installed it and put it up for you guys to say yes or no...I feel as though I did it right...we'll see.

[Rob]

Sounds like you have it installed like how I have it illustrated.

You want to make sure the stopper is sitting on the der hanger as shown in the manual. If not it will swing too much.

[el_d00der1n0]

Originally Posted by .8down

ok I think it might be best if I go home tonight and take pictures of how I installed it and put it up for you guys to say yes or no...I feel as though I did it right...we'll see.

I recommend Zinn of MTB Maintenance. It's really good.

Also check out Sheldon Brown's site: http://sheldonbrown.com/derailer-adjustment.html

He has lots of good tips and instructions.

[allison]

If you've got any kind of local bike shop around, never hurts to drop it by them. They may make a comment here and there, but just take it as a learning experience.

[Rob]

Your location says 949, I'm in Dana Point if you want to bring it by.

[.8down]

yea my plan was to go down to the LBS and take picts but I just get home kinda late, and they might be closed. For sure this will be a great learning experience.

[tkblazer]

the diagram looks funny because it is shown from the non drive side (left) of the bike. that might be what is confusing you

[.8down]

Originally Posted by tkblazer

the diagram looks funny because it is shown from the non drive side (left) of the bike. that might be what is confusing you

right it looks like its the inside of the hanger, I'll get it straight, just dont need mech issues, I ride lame as is...

[allison]

Originally Posted by .8down

yea my plan was to go down to the LBS and take picts but I just get home kinda late, and they might be closed. For sure this will be a great learning experience.

Gotta learn somehow! Just make sure it's good to go before going out for a long ride.

Good suggestions on the book and Sheldon's site.

[silverspot]

Another good site to czech out: http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=64

The pictures are a bit outdated, but the concept hasn't changed.

The best day in my biking life is the day I decided to start doing the wrenching on my own bike. I was esscared of the RD for the longest time until I bought a new one and decided to install it myself. Now I do just about everything myself. Good times.

[foofighter]

thai, bring it with you on Saturday and we'll take a look...Bon can help as well since he's done SRAM installs before

[.8down]

finally got to taking the pics....


This is the inside of the RD hanger compared to the diagram I think it looks right...but I'm new at this so what do you guys think?

[Pho'dUp]

Looks good to me.

C

[RacinJason]

Rob has the links that make the whole world cry.

Hey Rob how have you been?
I see you tricked out your bike. Have you had time to ride it?

Originally Posted by Rob

The online manual has close up shots.

http://www.sram.com/en/service/sram/...D=1&subcatID=2

See quick starts.

[Rob]

Originally Posted by ChumbaJason

Rob has the links that make the whole world cry.

Hey Rob how have you been?
I see you tricked out your bike. Have you had time to ride it?

I rode it at San Clemente and planning on going there again this Sunday.

Going to the BMX track on Wed!!