Technical Manual

part# 95-7915-006-000 (english) technical manual

2008 SRAM original Parts

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Information may be enhanced without prior notice. Released 2007 Table of contents ROAD / MTB Components

R o ad C o mp o n e n t s Red / Force / Rival · Rear derailleurs 5

Red / Force / Rival · Front derailleurs 8

Red / Force / Rival · Double Tap Shifters 12

TT TT Shifters 14

TT TT Brake Levers 15

Red / Force / Rival · Cranksets with Bottom Bracket 16

Red / Force / Rival · Dual Pivot Road Calipers 18

Cassettes · Road 20

Power Chains · Road 22

M t b C o mp o n e n t s R e ar D e ra i l l e u rs X.0 / X-9 / X-7 / SX 5 / SX 4 / 3.0 25 SRAM ESP 30

f R o n t D e ra i l l e u rs X-9 / X-7 / 3.0 High Clamp 34 X-9 / X-7 / X-5 Low Clamp 38

t R i g g e r S h i f t e rs X.0 / X-9 42 X-7 / SX 5 / Attack 44 SX 4 / TRX 46

T w i s t S h i f t e R S X.0 / X-9 / X-7 / Rocket / Attack 48 SX 5 / Centera 51 SX 4 / MRX Pro 53 3.0 Comp / MRX Comp 55 3.0 Plus / 3.0 / MRX Plus / MRX 57

C ass e t t e S

MTB / Road 60

P o w e r C h a i n s

MTB / Road 62

Red Force Rival Speeds 10 10 10 Shifter Compatibility SRAM Double Tap shifters (Red / Force / Rival) Cogsets SRAM 10 speed and other 10 speed Shimano® cogsets (largest Cog maximum 28 teeth) Chains SRAM 10 speed Power Chains PC 1090R / PC 1090 / PC 1070 / PC 1050 / PC 1030 and Shimano® 10 speed chains R Cranks / Chainrings 10 speed compatible, 53-39 / 50-34 / 50-36 / 48-34 / 52-36

E Compatibility Cable & Housing High quality 1.1 mm shifting cable and 4 or 5 mm compressionless housing, high quality, with non-sealed end caps of D maximum diameter 5.8 mm and maximum length 16 mm Total 33 T 33 T 33 T F Max Sprocket 28 T 28 T 28 T o Min Sprocket 11 T 11 T 11 T Front Difference 16 T 16 T 16 T r CapacityChain c Parallelogram Spring Titanium Steel Steel e Pulleys Ceramic cartridge bearing Cartridge bearing Cartridge bearing Direct Mount Yes Yes Yes R B-Knuckle Forged Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum i Outer Link Forged Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum V Inner Link Carbon Magnesium Aluminum

a Design Outer Cage Carbon Carbon Aluminum l Inner Cage Carbon Aluminum Aluminum Hanger Bolt Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum

d e ra i l l e u r A n a t o m y

1 frame hanger bolt

limit screws

barrel adjuster

fin / cable guide 12.7 mm ± 1 cable anchor bolt cable anchor washer

To bottom F rame D ime n si o n s bracket (see figure 1 and 2) the recommended rear derailleur hanger center For optimal rear derailleur performance, length (L) should be 26 – 28 mm. R2 L X A R1 R2 T L 26 6 – 10 30˚ – 35˚ 8.5 max 11.5 – 12.5 7 – 8 R1 90° 28 8 – 10 30˚ – 35˚ 8.5 max 11.5 – 12.5 7 – 8 A X Chainstay length ≥ 405 mm

A ss e m b l y C H A i n G A P 1 Advice: AD j u S T M e n t Check the rear derailleur hanger Chain gap is the distance between the alignment. A bent rear derailleur hanger upper guide pulley and the cog the chain will result in inaccurate index shifting. is riding on. Optimal chain gap is small 5 mm enough to allow quick, efficient shifts to 8 – 10 Nm 70 – 85 in-lbs • Attach the rear derailleur to the frame’s and from any cog, but large enough to rear derailleur hanger using a 5 mm hex allow smooth shifts to and from the largest head wrench (Fig. 1). cog. • Check that the b-adjust washer tab is clear of the rear derailleur dropout tab • Shift the chain to the small chain ring. (Fig. 2). • Check the chain gap between the tip • tighten the 5 mm hex hanger bolt to of the smallest cog and the tip of the 8 – 10 Nm (70–85 in-lbs) (Fig. 1). upper guide pulley. While turning the crank, push the rear derailleur by hand to the largest cog and check the chain C h a i n l e n g t h gap in this position. (Fig. 5). • Bypassing the rear derailleur, run the • using a screw driver, turn the b-adjust chain around the largest cog/large screw until the minimum chain gap in chainring combination (Fig. 3). either position equals approximately • Add 2 LINKS or 1 link + connection link 6 mm. to this length for proper chain length. 2 Advice: • Setting the chain gap at this point of L i m i t scr e w s your installation may be considered a ad j u s t m e n t rough estimate. Precision index shifting • View the rear derailleur and pulleys may require small changes of the b-ad- from behind the rear of the bicycle justment while setting the proper cable (Fig. 4). tension. • turn the limit screw marked ’H’ on the • Do not use the b-adjust screw to adjust outer link of the derailleur to align the the rear derailleur to act as a chain-ten- upper guide pulley center with the sioning device or to prevent chain suck. outboard edge of the smallest cog This increases the chain gap causing (Fig. 4). poor shifting performance. 3 • While turning the crank, push the rear derailleur towards the larger cogs by hand. • Align the upper guide pulley under the largest cog, center to center, by turning the limit screw marked ’L’ on the outer link (Fig. 4). (2 Links)

95-7915-006-000, Rev. B Red / Force / Rival · Rear Derailleurs Assembly Road

i n D E X S h i f t i n g • Rapidly shift the chain and derailleur up 5 AD j u S T M e n t and down the cassette several times. • Check that the chain and the rear If the cable slips repeat the two former derailleur are in the smallest cog posi- steps. tion. • Shift the chain to the smallest cog. • Cut the rear piece of cable housing. • While pedaling, move the shifter up one Make sure that it is not too short or long detent. (Fig. 6). – If the chain hesitates or does not shift • Make sure the shifter cable is fully to the second cog, increase the cable 6 mm tension by turning the derailleur barrel (1/4") released (hardest (highest) gear at rear min. shifter). adjuster counterclockwise. • turn the rear derailleur barrel adjuster – If the chain shifts beyond the second clockwise fully into the derailleur, then cog, decrease the cable tension by back it off 1 full turn. turning the derailleur barrel adjuster • Feed the rear shifter cable through the clockwise. rear derailleur cable housing, stops and • Repeat the two former steps until shift- cable guides. ing and cable tension is accurate. • thread the cable through the rear • While turning the crank, shift the chain derailleur barrel adjuster and around up and down the cassette and chain the cable guide on the fin (Fig. 6). rings several times to ensure that your • Pull the cable tight and position it under derailleur is indexing smoothly. the cable anchor washer. 6 • tighten the 5 mm hex cable anchor bolt to 4 – 5 Nm (35 – 45 in-lbs).

M a i n t e n a n C e Wipe out debris from the interior of cage plates and parallelogram linkage. Brush the derailleur with clean or soapy water. Rinse the derailleur with clean water and let air dry. Do NOT use a pressure washer.

a t t e n t i o n Red: The ceramic pulley bearings require regular maintenance. Re-grease bearings using SKF LGHP2 grease after 100hrs of use in dry conditions or immediately following any sig- 5 mm nificant exposure to water (riding in heavy rain, water crossings). 4 – 5 Nm (35 – 45 in-lbs)

t R o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem Cause Remedy Chain jumps from smallest High gear limit screw is not Turn in screw H until the sprocket to frame dropout. adjusted properly. guide pulley is aligned with the smallest sprocket. Difficult or impossible to High gear limit screw is not Unscrew screw H until the shift chain onto smallest adjusted properly. guide pulley is aligned with sprocket. the smallest sprocket. Chain jumps over largest Low gear limit screw is not Turn in screw L until the sprocket and falls between adjusted properly. guide pulley is aligned with the spokes and largest the largest sprocket. sprocket or inner cage Rear derailleur or derailleur Straighten or replace. plate scrapes on spokes. hanger is bent. 7 Delayed shifting. Clearance between guide Adjust b-adjust screw by Spray Lube pulley / sprocket is too large. rotating counterclockwise. Rough shifting behavior. Clearance between guide Adjust b-adjust screw by pulley / sprocket is too small. rotating clockwise. Shifts more gears onto small- Shift cable insufficiently Turn barrel adjuster on the er sprockets as intended tensioned. shifter counterclockwise. Delayed shifting onto Shift cable insufficiently Turn barrel adjuster on the larger sprocket tensioned. shifter counterclockwise. Spray Lube Delayed shifting onto Shift cable is too tight. Turn barrel adjuster on the smaller sprocket shifter clockwise. Excessive cable friction, Lubricate or replace cable pinched or poorly routed and housing. Check for cable. excessive bending of cable housing.

Red Force Rival Braze-on Yes Yes Yes R 31.8 mm with band adaptor Yes Yes Clamp E 34.9 mm with band adaptor Yes Yes D Rear Compatibility 10 speed 10 speed 10 speed Shifter Compatible SRAM Double Tap Shifter (Red / Force / Rival) Cogsets SRAM 10 speed and other 10 speed Shimano® cogsets (largest Cog maximum 28 teeth) F Chains SRAM 10 speed Power Chains PC 1090R / PC 1090 / PC 1070 / PC 1050 / PC 1030 and Shimano® 10 speed chains o Cranks / Chainrings 10 speed compatible, 53-39 / 50-34 / 50-36 / 48-34 / 52-36 Compatibility r Cable & Housing High quality 1.1 mm shifting cable and 4 or 5 mm compressionless housing, high quality, with non-sealed end caps of c maximum diameter 5.8 mm and maximum length 16 mm e Maxim. Tooth Difference 16T 16T 16T Cable Routing Bottom Pull Bottom Pull Bottom Pull R Chainstay Angle 61 – 66° 61 – 66° 61 – 66° i Mount Type Down Swing Down Swing Down Swing V Chain Line 44,5 mm 44,5 mm 44,5 mm a Band Material Forged Aluminum Forged Aluminum Forged Aluminum l outer Link Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Inner Link Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum

Design Chain Cage Hardened Titanium Steel Chrome Plated Steel Chrome Plated

b R A z e d - o n f R A M e 1 D e f i n i t i o n s (see Fig. 1) The contact surface of the braze-on boss should be aligned parallel with the center- Standard (Compact and 150 mm line of the seat tube.

Chainrings)

16 mm min. mm 16

R 7.6 mm R 5 mm

25 mm

8.7 mm

95-7915-006-000, Rev. B Red / Force / Rival · Front Derailleurs Technical Data / Assembly requirements ROAD

f R A M e D i m e n s i o n s 2 (see Fig. 2) The seat tube should be positioned in the center of the bottom bracket shell.

α Length of chainsty: • Road L > 405 mm. • Rear frame alignment must be symmetrical. Chainstay angle: α = 61° – 66°.

15 mm max. 7 mm max. Chainline: 44.5 mm. (Measurement from the center of the bracket to the center of the two chain- 75 mm rings.) 110 mm L

19.5 mm max. Hatched area can be used by frame Ø 34.9 mm design. 15 mm max. 8.5 mm 8.5 155 mm 155 105 mm 105

15 mm max.

N e c e ssar y c l e ara n c e f o r c l amp v e rs i o n 3 C (see Fig. 3) D Be sure to leave enough clearance between bottle cage holes and clamp location.

Necessary clearance see Fig. 2 Large Chainring 48 T 50 T 52 T 53 T

A B Clamp band position A 135 mm 139 mm 143 mm 145 mm B 152 mm 156 mm 160 mm 162 mm

Clamp version Red force / Rival Necessary clearance C 9 mm 4 mm D 1 mm 4 mm

A ss e m b l y 1 • Red Front Derailleur with clamp • turn the barrel adjuster on the frame adaptor: Mount the front derailleur fully into the housing, then turn 1 full 11. to the clamp adaptor using the upper turn back. 2.2 mounting position. Tighten the

5 mm hex clamp bolt to 4 – 5 Nm (35 – 44 in-lbs) (Fig. 1). Lightly clamp the front derailleur to the seat tube. • Red / Force / Rival braze-on mount • Feed the front shifter cable through the version (see Figure 2): Use upper thread cable housing and stops. Route cable for compact chainrings (50-36 / 50-34 through a cable guide beneath the bot- 5 mm / 48-34) or lower thread for standard tom bracket. 4 – 5 Nm 35 – 44 in-lbs chainrings (53-39 / 52-36). • Run the cable under the cable anchor compact • Force / Rival clamp mount version (see washer and hold taut (Fig. 6). 2 50-36 / 50-34 / 48-34 Figure 2): Lightly clamp the front derail- • tighten the 5 mm hex cable anchor bolt standard leur to the seat tube. to 5 Nm (44 in-lbs). 53-39 / 52-36 • Adjust the position along the seat tube • Shift the chain up and down the chain- so that clearance between the front rings several times to take out initial derailleur cage and the large chainring slack in the cable. is 1 – 3 mm (Fig. 3). • If necessary re-tension the cable and At the same time, align the front derail- tighten cable anchor bolt. leur cage outerplate to be parallel with the chainrings (Fig. 4). H i g h l i m i t A D j u S T M e n t 5 mm (see Fig. 7) 4 – 5 Nm • Red Front Derailleur with clamp 35 – 44 in-lbs adaptor: Tighten 5 mm hex clamp bolt to • Set the chain to the smallest rear cog 5 – 7 Nm (44 – 62 in-lbs) and the large front chainring. • Adjust the high limit screw so that • Red braze-on mount version: Tighten 5 clearance between the front derailleur mm hex clamp bolt to 5 – 7 Nm (44 – 62 cage outer plate and the chain is in-lbs) 0.5 – 1 mm. • Force / Rival braze-on mount version: 3 Tighten 5 mm hex clamp bolt to 4 – 5 Nm 1 – 3 mm (35 – 44 in-lbs) • Force / Rival clamp mount version: Tighten 5 mm hex clamp bolt to 3 – 4 Nm (27 – 35 in-lbs)

L o w L i m i t A d j u s t m e n t (see Fig. 5) • Place the chain on the largest rear cog and the small front chainring. • Adjust the low limit screw (Fig. 5) so 5 mm that the chain is positioned close to 4 Clamp mount 5 – 7 Nm the inner cage plate without actually version 44 – 62 in-lbs 5 touching it (clearance between the front derailleur cage inner plate and the chain is 0.5 – 1 mm).

C o n n e c t i n g C a b l e Red with clamp • Check that the chain and the front adaptor derailleur are in the small chainring position.

5 mm • Make sure the shifter cable is fully 3 – 4 Nm released (easiest (lowest) gear for front 27 – 35 in-lbs shifter).

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I n d e x s h i f t i n g 6 ad j u s t m e n t (see Fig. 8) Version Red: Adjust the front shifter cable barrel adjuster to ensure the front derailleur contacts the high limit screw when the shifter is indexed to the large chainring position. Shift to and from the large chainring with the chain on several different rear cogs. If shifting performance is not acceptable, re-check the cage alignment (Fig. 5) and limit screw adjustments (Fig. 6 and 7), 5 mm then repeat index shifting adjustment. 5 Nm 44 in-lbs Versions Force / Rival: Shift the chain onto the smallest rear sprocket and small chainring. Make sure the left shifter is set in the middle position – if the chain scrapes against the inner cage plate, turn the adjusting barrel on the frame until the chain shifts smoothly and free of 7 obstruction.

A d v i c e Avoid using extreme gear combinations as these combinations cause noise and excessive wear!

t R o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem Cause Remedy Shifter actuated, chain fails Shift cable incorrectly Check shift cable and to change chainring. clamped. correct as necessary (cable clamp; cable housing stops; cable recess in shifter; cable tension). High / low limit screw poorly Correct limit screws. adjusted. Clearance between cage Correct position (1 – 3 mm). and large chainring is too big / small. Chain falls over large / High / low limit screw poorly Correct limit screws. small chainring. adjusted. Force required to actuate Excessive cable friction, Lubricate or replace cable gears is too high. pinched or poorly routed and housing. Check for cable. excessive bending of cable housing. Crank collides with front High gear limit screw Correct high limit screw. 9 derailleur. incorrectly adjusted. Cage not parallel with chain- Correct the front derailleur ring. position.

R Red Force Rival E Version Double Tap Shifter Double Tap Shifter Double Tap Shifter Double Tap Shifter Double Tap Shifter Double Tap Shifter D Shifter Type Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear Speeds 2 10 2 10 2 10 Derailleur SRAM Red / Force / Rival F Crankset SRAM Red / Force / Rival

o bility i Brakes SRAM Red / Force / Rival Dual Pivot Road calipers, Avid Shorty 4/6 cantilevers, Avid BB7 Road and most common Road caliper brakes r Shifter Cable High quality 1.1 m m shifting cable and 4 or 5 mm compressionless housing, high quality, with non-sealed end caps of maximum

c Compat diameter 5.8 mm and maximum length 16 mm e brake Cable 1.6 mm high quality brake cable with road-style cable end and brake cable housing with end caps Cable Pull Release Double Tap Double Tap Double Tap Double Tap Double Tap Double Tap R Cable Proprietary Stainl. Steel Proprietary Stainl. Steel PTFE Coat. Stainl. Steel PTFE Coat. Stainl. Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel i Reach Adjust Brake and shift lever Brake and shift lever None None None None v gear Indication None None None None None None a barrel Adjuster None None None None None None l Clamping Diameter 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm

Red / Force / Rival · Double tap shifters Assembly A ss e m b l y 1 • Flip hood cover by hand. Slide shifter 3 onto handlebar (Fig. 1). Tighten the 5 mm hex clamp bolt to 6 – 8 Nm (53 – 70 in-lbs) (Fig. 2). • Feed the shifter cables and brake cables through the cable housings and stops. Make sure the shifter cable is fully released (easiest (lowest) gear for front shifter or the hardest (highest) gear for rear shifter). Red shifters: Choose the one shift cable exit which fits best for your handlebar cable routing (Fig. 3). There is no need to disassemble the shifter. Seat the housing ferrules in the stops. Feed the shift cable into the cable housing end cap using a pick to guide the cable. 2 • Feed the brake cable through the brake cable holder so the cable head rests in the counterbore, which is just on one side of the cable anchor. • Make sure the shifter cable is fully released (easiest (lowest) gear for front shifter or the hardest (highest) gear for rear shifter). • Replace hood cover. • Attach the front/rear shifter cable to the 5 mm front/rear derailleur and adjust indexing 6 – 8 Nm per derailleur instructions. 53 – 70 in-lbs Attach the front/rear brake cable to the front/rear brake and adjust per brake instructions.

Caution: Always check the front and rear brake levers for proper operation. 12 95-7915-006-000, Rev. B Red / Force / Rival · Double tap shifters Use ROAD

U S E b R A k e L e v e r 1 Caution: S h i f t e r Always check the front and rear brake • Move the small shift lever inward levers for proper operation! slightly and an upshift to a harder (higher) gear is initiated (Fig. 1). Push the same lever farther inward R e ac h A d j u s t and you’re shifting up to three shifts to Red only easier (lower) gears (Fig. 1). Set the reach adjust on the shift lever 0° X° XX° CLICK first then adjust the brake lever until CLICKCLICK CLICK The shifters also offer specific operations: the brake lever bumper just touches the shift lever. This will ensure the brake 0 • upshifting while sprinting: lever does not interfere with the return action of the shift lever. • Move the shift lever inboard to 0° X° XX° CLICKCLICK expose the reach adjust cam. (Fig. 2) CLICK CLICK • Push the cam in and turn 0 counterclockwise to move the shift 2 lever closer to the handlebar. It may be helpful to use a pick. The shift • Shifting from the hoods: lever has 6 different adjustment positions. • Pull back hood cover by hand. (Fig. 3) • Use the small 3mm hex bolt to set the 0° X° 0° XX°X° XX° CLICK CLICK CLICKCLICK CLICKCLICK CLICK CLICK reach adjust of the brake lever. Turn

0 0 the bolt clockwise to move the brake lever closer to the handlebar until the brake lever bumper just touches the • Shifting from the drops: shift lever. (Fig. 4)

Caution: Always check the front and rear brake

3 0° X° 0° XX°X° XX° levers for proper operation! CLICK CLICK CLICKCLICK CLICKCLICK CLICK CLICK

0 0

• the left hand shifter offers a trim function for the front derailleur to avoid chain rub in extreme positions. Force and Rival shifters: Shift position 1 and 2 is for the small chainring. Shift position 3 is for the large chainring. Red shifter: Shift position 1 is for the small chainring. Shift position 2 and 3 is for the large chainring. Red shifters:From the small chainring position, the first shift changes to the 4 large chainring position. From the large chainring position, a slight release changes to the large chainring trim position. Alternately, a big release changes to the small chainring position.

TT Shifter T Version Time Trial Shifter Time Trial Shifter T Shifter Type Front (Friction) Rear (Index) Speeds 2 10 Derailleur SRAM Red / Force / Rival SRAM Red / Force / Rival S Crankset SRAM Red / Force / Rival SRAM Red / Force / Rival bility

h i Shifter Cable High quality 1.1 m m shifting cable and 4 or 5 mm compressionless housing, high quality, with non-sealed end caps of maximum i diameter 5.8 mm and maximum length 16 mm

f Compat brake Cable 1.6 mm high quality brake cable with road-style cable end and brake cable housing with end caps t bar Inner Diameter 19.2 – 22.5 mm / Minimum depth 35 mm e Cable Teflon Coat. Stainl. Steel teflon Coat. Stainl. Steel r gear Indication None None barrel Adjuster None None

TT Shifters Assembly

A ss e m b l y 1 • Remove screw to allow shift assembly to 4 be removed from housing and to access the mounting screw (Fig. 1). 5 Nm Advice: 44 in-lbs The shift assembly comes off as one piece and there is no opportunity to loose any parts unless the other screw is removed. • Push the shifter housing onto the 2 handlebar (Fig. 2). 5 • tighten the the clamp screw using a 5 mm Allen wrench, torque 8 Nm (70 in- lbs) (Fig. 3). • Re-assemble the shift assembly and reinstall the screw, tightening torque 5 Nm min. 2 Nm (44 in-lbs) (Fig. 4). min. 18 in-lbs • torque the friction adjust screw (center of red washer) to 2 Nm (18 in-lbs) minimum. Higher torque can be applied to increase torque to shift for rider prefer- 6 3 ence (Fig. 5). • Feed the new cable through the cable entry (1) and out the shifter (Fig. 6). • Feed the new cable through the cable housing and cable stops.

• Pull the cable snug. Make sure that the 1 cable nipple is firmly seated in the cable 5 mm holder. 8 Nm 70 in-lbs • Attach the cable to the derailleur and adjust indexing per derailleur instructions.

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T TT Brake Lever T Version Time Trial Brake Lever Time Trial Brake Lever B brake Lever Left Right R lever Size 5-finger 5-finger

A bil. brake compatibilty SRAM Red / Force / Rival Dual Pivot Road calipers, Avid Shorty 4/6 cantilevers, Avid BB7 Road i K and most common Road caliper brakes E bar Inner Diameter 19.2 – 22.5 mm / Minimum depth 39 mm Compat L Reach Adjust No no E Pivot Bushing POM POM V Housing Grilon Composite Grilon Composite E Lever Carbon Comp. Carbon Comp.

R Design

TT BRAKE LEVERs Assembly

A ss e m b l y 1 • Push the cable housing end cap 1 onto the brake cable housing (Fig. 1).

• Insert the end of the brake cable housing into the brake lever bottom side (Fig. 5 mm 2). 8 Nm 70 in-lbs • Push the brake lever onto the handlebar (Fig. 3).

• tighten the brake lever. 5 mm Allen wrench, torque 8 Nm (70 in-lbs) (Fig. 4). 2 • Pull the brake handle toward the handlebar and make sure the countersunk side of the hole is visible (1). Feed the new cable through the cable holder (2), cable housing and cable stops (Fig. 5). • Pull the cable snug. Make sure that the cable nipple is firmly seated in the cable 2 1 holder.

• Follow the brake manufacturer's instructions when mounting the brake cable and adjusting the brakes. 2 Caution: • Before riding, always check that all brake system components are func- tioning properly. 2 • Check and correct the brake cable tension after each handle change to ensure good brake performance.

R Red Red Compact force Force Compact Rival Rival Compact E BB Type GXP External Bearing GXP External Bearing GXP External Bearing D bb Thread BSA or Italian BSA or Italian BSA or Italian bolt Circle Diam. 130 mm 110 mm 130 mm 110 mm 130 mm 110 mm bility

F i Chainring Ratio 53 / 39 T 50 / 34 – 50 /36 T 53 / 39 T 50 / 34 – 50 /36 T 53 / 39 T 50 / 34 – 50 /36 T o Chains only compat. with SRAM 10 speed chains SRAM 10 speed chains PC1090R/PC1090/PC1070/PC1050/PC1030 and Shimano® 10 speed chains

r Compat Chainline 44.5 mm 44.5 mm 44.5 mm c Minimum Chainstay 405 mm 405 mm 405 mm e Crank Lengths 165 / 167.5 / 170 / 172.5 / 175 / 177.5 170 / 172.5 / 175 165 / 170 / 172.5 / 175 / 177.5 / 180 mm Bearing Ceramic Sealed Cartridge Bearing Sealed Cartridge Bearing Sealed Cartridge Bearing R BB Cup Forged Alloy Forged Alloy Forged Alloy i Crank Arm Carbon Fibre Carbon Fibre AL 6066 Aluminum v Chainring 7075-T6 Aluminum 7075- T6 Aluminum 7075-T6 Aluminum

a inish F Chainring Bolts 7075- T6 Aluminum 7075-T6 Aluminum 7075-T6 Aluminum l Cranks are only compatible with GXP bottom brackets and Powerglide Chainrings by Truvativ.

Red / Force / Rival · Cranksets W. GXP Bottom Bracket Assembly

N e c e ssar y T o o l s • Prepare the bottom bracket as shown in 1 • torque wrench Figure 1. ASE GRE • 8 mm hex, 16 mm (5/8”) hex It may be necessary to remove the drive • Bottom Bracket installation tool (Truvativ side seal from the spindle. Bearing face (Right) side Drive GXP tool, Park™ BBT9 or equivalent) Both seals should be pressed into place Threads so that the outer lip seats firmly in the Supplies: bottom bracket cup groove. Apply grease • Grease to the surfaces shown in Figure 1. O-Rings

on-drive side (Left) • Prepare the crank spindle: N Bearing seal surface P ar t s pr e para t i o n – Apply grease to splines (1, Figure 2) Note: Note: • Assure the frame’s bottom bracket shell – Apply grease to crankbolt threads (2) Non-drive side bearing seal Drive side bearing seal has – Apply grease to spindle bearing race has smaller inner diameter larger inner diameter than threads are clean and undamaged, there than drive-side seal non-drive side seal should be no paint or dirt present. Have surfaces (3) your bottom bracket shell chased and faced by your bike shop for best results. • Prepare the self extracting crank bolt: Check to make sure the threads of your Apply grease to the surfaces shown in 2 GXP bottom bracket match the threads in Figure 3. the bottom bracket shell of your frame.

(Clockwise to tighten) until the flange 3 A ss e m b l y • Grease frame threads (Fig. 4). Thread bottoms against the frame shell face. ASE GRE Torque the left adapter cup to 34 – 41 1 the prepared bottom bracket into the drive side (right side) of the frame Nm (301 – 363 in-lbs) using a torque 2 (counterclockwise to tighten English wrench. (BSA) thread or clockwise to tighten Italian thread) until the flange bottoms • Grease the inner bearing races as 3 against the frame shell face. shown in Figure 6. Slide the right cran- Torque to 34 – 41 Nm (301 – 363 in-lbs) karm and spindle assembly through the E GREAS using a torque wrench. Refer to Figure 4. bottom bracket until the left side splines come through the left side bottom • Grease frame threads (Fig. 5). Thread bracket cup, and the spindle stops. the prepared left adapter cup into the non-driveside (left side) of the frame • If the crank bolt assembly has not been

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assembled yet, assemble it and torque • Grease the pedal threads, assemble 4 as shown in Figure 7. Use a 16 mm hex and tighten the pedals to the crankarms (5/8”) and torque wrench to install self with 31 – 34 Nm (274 – 301 in-lbs). Use extractor and torque to 12 – 15 Nm the included pedal washers (1, Figure 8) (106 – 133 in-lbs). if the pedal contact surface is not flat and smooth. • Assemble the left crankarm onto the Caution: bottom bracket spindle using an 8 mm Drivetrain side right hand pedal-thread. English (BSA) hex and torque wrench and torque to Non drive side left hand pedal-thread. 48 – 54 Nm (425 – 478 in-lbs) as shown in Figure 8. Advice: • Check the assembly for play by pulling • If creaking of the assembly occurs, ASE crankarm away from frame, alternating check that all parts were torqued to GRE Italian back and forth. If the crank moves, specification, grease is liberally ap- 34 – 41 Nm (IT) tighten crankarm bolt until no play plied on all surfaces noted. Also check (301 – 363 in-lbs) is detected. If maximum torque of chainring bolts (8 – 9 Nm / 80 – 90 48 – 54 Nm (425 – 478 in-lbs) has been in-lbs) and pedals are installed with achieved, remove the crankarm from proper lubrication and torque. the spindle, apply additional grease, and • GXP seals are designed to prevent 5 repeat installation. It may take several contamination and therefore must rub installations to eliminate all play. against their sealing surfaces. New GXP seals will feel stiff upon initial installation. This is normal. With use the seals will wear-in and loosen up.

ASE GRE a t t e n t i o n 34 – 41 Nm Red: The ceramic bottom bracket bearings require regular maintenance. Re-grease bear- (301 – 363 in-lbs) ings using SKF LGHP2 grease after 100hrs of use in dry conditions or immediately following any significant exposure to water (riding in heavy rain, water crossings).

8 31 – 34 Nm 274 – 301 in-lbs

E GREAS

1 7 16 mm (5/8“) 12 – 15 Nm 1 106 – 133 in-lbs

8 mm 48 – 54 Nm 425 – 478 in-lbs

31 – 34 Nm 274 – 301 in-lbs

B Red Force Rival r Version Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear a Brake Levers SRAM Red / Force / Rival Double Tap shifters k brake Cable 1.6 mm high quality brake cable with road-style cable end and brake cable housing with end caps Compat. e Pad Exchangeable Exchangeable Exchangeable C quick Release Yes Yes Yes a barrel Adjuster Yes Yes Yes l Pivot Bolt Titanium Titanium Stainless Steel i Arms Cold Forged Aluminum Cold Forged Aluminum Cold Forged Aluminum p. Design

RED / Force / Rival · Dual Pivot Road calipers Technical Data / Assembly requirements

A ss e m b l y Center the brake pads: 1 Install the brake caliper: • Force / Rival: Loosen the mounting nut Hold the brake so it is approximately of the caliper brake a bit (Figure 6). Use centered on the wheel, then tighten the a 12 mm wrench to precisely center the brake mounting nut with a 5 mm Allen brake to the rim. Re-tighten the brake wrench, tighten to 8 – 10 Nm (70 – 90 mounting nut to 8 – 10 Nm (70 – 90 in- in-lbs) (Figure 1). For Red calipers, use a lbs). 13mm wrench to approximately center the • Red: Turn the brake pad centering brake on the rim. bolt with a 3 mm hex until the brake is precisely centered.

Spring Tension Adjustment (Red Only): Position the brake pads: Adjusting the brake pad position as shown The spring tension on the brake caliper in figure 2. Toe-in, the angle of contact can be adjusted to your preference. 5 mm Bicycles with complicated cable routing 8 – 10 Nm between the pad and the rim, can also 70 – 90 in-lbs be adjusted to optimize braking feel and may experience increased cable friction performance. and will require higher spring tension for proper function of the brake caliper. • tighten the brake pad bolt with a 4 mm Turn the spring tension adjustment screw 2 allen key to 5 – 7 Nm (44 – 62 in-lbs). clockwise with a 2 mm hex to increase spring tension.

Connect the brake cable: • Make certain the quick release lever is in the closed position (Figure 3). Inspection: Squeeze brake lever hard several times • Place the cable in the groove in the to check that everything is operating cable clamp washer (Figure 4). correctly, then re-check the brake pad 4 mm position and clearance to the rim. 5 – 7 Nm 44 – 62 in-lbs • Squeeze the brake caliper until each brake pad is 1 – 1.5 mm from the rim.

• tighten the cable bolt to 6 – 8 Nm 3 (53 – 70 in-lbs).

• turn the barrel adjuster to reset the shoe clearance (1 – 1.5 mm) (Figure 5).

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For Brake Lever information please read Advice; 4 the integrated brake shifter User Manual. • SRAM’s standard road brake pads are optimized for aluminum rims. If used Caution: with ceramic-coated or carbon rims, • Brakes are a safety-critical item on use alternative brake pads specifi- a bicycle. Improper set-up or use of cally suited for these rim materials and brakes can result in loss of control inspect them often as they may wear or an accident, which could lead to a quickly. severe injury. It is your responsibility • If the brake pads are worn until the to learn proper braking techniques. grooves disappear, replace them with Consult the user manual for your new pads. bicycle and a professional bike dealer. Practice your riding and braking techniques on a flat and level surface 6 – 8 Nm 53 – 70 in-lbs prior to aggressive riding. • The effectiveness of braking is dependent on many conditions over which SRAM has no control including 5 the speed of the bicycle, type and condition of the riding surface, braking lever force, proper installation and maintenance of brakes, cables, levers, brake pads, the condition of the bike, weight of the rider, braking technique, weather, and a variety of other factors. Remember, it takes longer to stop in wet conditions. • SRAM brakes and levers are not intended for use on any motorized bicycle or vehicle. Any such use could result in a serious personal injury. • Inspect your brakes regularly for damage, and always inspect them thoroughly after any crash or severe 6 impact. If you detect damage, please have your brakes inspected by a professional bike dealer. • Follow these instructions carefully. If you do not understand the instructions, have the installation done by a professional bike mechanic.

Force / Rival 5 mm 8 – 10 Nm 70 – 90 in-lbs

Red

OG 1090 Application Road Road technology Open Glide Open Glide largest Cog 26 T 23 T

O Speeds 10 10 G Chains SRAM 10 speed Power Chains PC 1090R, PC 1090, PC 1070, PC 1050, PC 1030 and Shimano® 10 speed chains bility ® ® 1 Compati Hubs Any hub with Shimano compatible driver body (not compatible with Shimano DURA-ACE deep-spline 10 speed cassettes bodies) Cogs 11/12/13/14/15/17/19/21/23/26 11/12/13/14/15/16/17/19/21/23 0 lockring torque 40 Nm 40 Nm 9 Cogs Chromium Molybdenum steel, heat treated Chromium Molybdenum steel, heat treated 0 Spider N/A N/A Lockring Aluminum, anodized Aluminum, anodized Rivets N/A N/A Design Finish N/A N/A

OG 1070 Application Road Road Road Road Road technology Open Glide Open Glide Open Glide Open Glide Open Glide largest Cog 26 T 26 T 23 T 25 T 25 T

O Speeds 10 10 10 10 10 G Chains SRAM 10 speed Power Chains PC 1090R, PC 1090, PC 1070, PC 1050, PC 1030 and Shimano® 10 speed chains bility ® ® 1 Compati Hubs Any hub with Shimano compatible driver body (not compatible with Shimano DURA-ACE deep-spline 10 speed cassettes bodies) Cogs 12/13/14/15/16/17/19/21/23/26 11/12/13/14/15/17/19/21/23/26 11/12/13/14/15/16/17/19/21/23 12/13/14/15/16/17/19/21/23/25 11/12/13/14/15/17/19/21/23/25 0 lockring torque 40 Nm 40 Nm 40 Nm 40 Nm 40 Nm 7 Cogs Heat treated steel Heat treated steel Heat treated steel Heat treated steel Heat treated steel 0 Spider Aluminum 6061 Aluminum 6061 Aluminum 6061 Aluminum 6061 Aluminum 6061 Lockring Aluminum, anodized Aluminum, anodized Aluminum, anodized Aluminum, anodized Aluminum, anodized Rivets Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Design Finish Pearl Ni-Chrome Plated Pearl Ni-Chrome Plated Pearl Ni-Chrome Plated Pearl Ni-Chrome Plated Pearl Ni-Chrome Plated

OG 1070 Application Road Road technology Open Glide Open Glide largest Cog 27 T 28 T

O Speeds 10 10 G Chains SRAM 10 speed Power Chains PC 1090R, PC 1090, PC 1070, PC 1050, PC 1030 and Shimano® 10 speed chains bility ® ® 1 Compati Hubs Any hub with Shimano compatible driver body (not compatible with Shimano DURA-ACE deep-spline 10 speed cassettes bodies) Cogs 12/13/14/15/16/17/19/21/24/27 11/12/13/14/15/17/19/22/25/28 0 lockring torque 40 Nm 40 Nm 7 Cogs Heat treated steel Heat treated steel 0 Spider Aluminum 6061 Aluminum 6061 Lockring Aluminum, anodized Aluminum, anodized Rivets Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Design Finish Pearl Ni-Chrome Plated Pearl Ni-Chrome Plated

9 / 8 speed cassettes see page 58 and 59.

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A ss e m b l y 1 The sprockets are arranged on a plastic support (Speedloader).

• Remove the transportation lock.

• Versions with sprockets with 11 teeth: Remove the lockring from the front and the sprocket with 11 teeth from the back of the Speedloader.

• Versions with sprockets with 12 teeth: Remove the lockring from the Speed- loader.

• Align the spline patterns of the Speed- loader with the driver of the hub and press the Speedloader against the 2 driver (Figure 1).

• Push the cassette from the Speedloader onto the driver of the hub. Advice: Cassettes with carbon spiders: Make sure to mount the steel washer (thick- ness 1 mm) between the driver and the cassette.

• only versions with sprockets with 11 teeth: Position the sprocket with 11 teeth on the driver (Figure 2).

• Screw the lockring into the driver. Use a mounting tool (1, Fig. 3) (Park Tool® 3 1 FR-5 or Shimano®) and a chain wrench (2, Fig. 3). Tightening torque 40 Nm (350 in-lbs) (Figure 3).

Advice: Be careful not to damage the thread of the lockring by tilting.

• After installing the rear wheel adjust the rear derailleur per derailleur instructions. 2

PC 1090R PC 1090 PC 1070 PC 1050 PC 1030 P Application Road Road Road Road Road o Max. No. of sprockets 10 only 10 only 10 only 10 only 10 only w Compatibility Front Truvativ / HG / EXA-Drive truvativ / HG / EXA-Drive truvativ / HG / EXA-Drive truvativ / HG / EXA-Drive truvativ / HG / EXA-Drive e Compatibility Rear SRAM OG / HG / EXA-Drive SRAM OG / HG / EXA-Drive SRAM OG / HG / EXA-Drive SRAM OG / HG / EXA-Drive SRAM OG / HG / EXA-Drive Dimension 1/ " x 11/ " 1/ " x 11/ " 1/ " x 11/ " 1/ " x 11/ " 1/ " x 11/ " r 2 128 2 128 2 128 2 128 2 128 Length 5.87 mm 5.87 mm 5.87 mm 5.95 mm 5.95 mm Riveting Cylindrical Cylindrical Cylindrical Flat Cylindrical Flat Cylindrical

c Pin Chrome Hardened Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes h Push Power 2000 N / 450 lbs. 2000 N / 450 lbs. 2000 N / 450 lbs. 2000 N / 450 lbs. 2000 N / 450 lbs. a Min. Tensile Strength 9000 N / 2023 lbs. 9000 N / 2023 lbs. 9000 N / 2023 lbs. 9000 N / 2023 lbs. 9000 N / 2023 lbs. i external Pin Plate Silver / Nickel Plated Silver / Nickel Plated Silver / Nickel Plated Silver / Nickel Plated Silver / Nickel Plated n internal Pin Plate Silver / Nickel Plated Silver / Nickel Plated Grey Silver / Nickel Plated Grey s Connecting Method 1 Power Lock 10 Speeds Power Lock 10 Speeds Power Lock 10 Speeds Power Lock 10 Speeds Power Lock 10 Speeds Design

1 Caution: Connecting method: with Power Lock only (no pin)!

9 / 8 speed chains see page 62.

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PC 1090R / PC 1090 / Opening: 1 PC 1070 / PC 1050 / PC 1030 Once the Power Lock is installed it can 1 " 11 " ( /2 x / 128 ) only be removed by means of a Chain tool.

Chain length: Caution: (A chain tool will be required to shorten • Power Lock is for one-time use only! the chain.) • Always use a new Power Lock when • Replacing a worn chain: fitting a new chain. Measure the worn chain and shorten the • failure to shorten the chain properly or new to the same length. to lock it exactly into place may cause (1 Link + Power Lock) • Initial assembly: damage to the chain and eventually Shorten the chain to the length speci- total chain failure, material damage or fied by the derailleur manufacturer. the rider to fall off his bicycle resulting SRAM derailleurs: in injury. place the chain over largest front chain- • worn sprockets should also be re- 2 wheel and largest rear sprocket and add placed when a new chain is fitted. 1 link + Power Lock (Fig.1).

Closing chain with Power Lock: Caution: • Use Power Lock only with SRAM chains! • Use only Power Lock to close 10 speed chains (no Pin)! • Use only Power Lock (black coloured) 3 for PC 1090R, PC 1090, PC 1070, PC 1050, PC 1030 to avoid material damage or the rider to fall off his bicycle resulting in injury.

• Fit chain, insert both halves of the Power Lock into the chain ends (Fig. 2) and bring the ends together (Fig. 3) on the bottom side of the drivetrain (no tension side). • Pull chain apart until you feel some 4 resistance (Fig. 4). • Rotate the chain so the Power Lock is positioned on the top side of the drivetrain (Fig. 5). • Pedal forward while holding bike firmly in place (Fig. 5) until you hear click sound. The Power Lock is now on its place and safely closed.

X.0 X-9 X-7 X 5 SX 4 3.0 X . Speeds 9/8 9/8 9/8 9/8 8/7 8/7 0 Shifter Compatibility SRAM 1:1 Actuation Ratio 9 / 8 speed shifters SRAM 1:1 8 / 7spd shifters Cogsets & Chains SRAM / HG 9/8spd SRAM / HG 9/8spd SRAM / HG 9/8spd SRAM / HG 9/8spd SRAM / HG 8/7spd

X Compatib. Chainrings 22-32-42/44, 24-34-46, 26-36-46/48 - Total 45 T 37 T 30 T 45 T 37 T 45 T 37 T 45 T 37 T 45 T 37 T 45 T 9 Cage Length Long Medium Short Long Medium Long Medium Long Medium Long Med. Long X Max Sprocket 34 T 34 t 34 t 34 t 34 t 34 T - Min Sprocket 11 T 11 t 11 t 11 t 11 t 11 T 7 CapacityChain front Difference 22 T 22 t 22 t 22 t 22 t 22 T X Parallelogram Spring Titanium Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel - Pulleys Cartr. bearing, stainless Cartr.bear./Bush., hard. Bushing, hardened Bushing Bushing Bushing 5 Direct Mount Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Cable & Housing 1.1 or 1.2 mm high quality cables, 4 or 5 mm compressionless cable housing with end cap / maximum diameter of 5.8 mm S b-Knuckle Forged Aluminum / Anod. Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Compos. X outer Link Forged Aluminum Alu die-cast / Painted Alu die-cast / Painted Aluminum Zinc Alloy Compos. Design 4 inner Link Forged Aluminum Aluminum / Anodized Steel / E-coat Steel / E-coat Composite Steel outer Cage Carbon Composite Stamped AL / Anodized Stamped AL / Anodized Steel / E-coat Steel / E-coat 3 . inner Cage Alloy Stamped AL / Anodized Steel Steel Steel Compos. 0 hanger Bolt Aluminum / Anodized Aluminum / Anodized Aluminum / Anodized Steel Steel

d e ra i l l e u r A n a t o m y

1 cable stop frame hanger bolt b-adjust screw

limit screws fin / cable guide

cable anchor bolt

cable anchor washer

12.7 mm ± 1

f R A M e D i m e n s i o n s To bottom (see figure 1 and 2) bracket • For optimal 1:1 Actuation Ratio rear de- • For a given L, use the chart below to center railleur performance, the recommended determine other 1:1 Actuation Ratio R2 rear derailleur hanger length (L) should rear derailleur hanger specifications. L be 28 – 30 mm.

R1 90° L X A R1 R2 T A X 28 6 – 10 25˚ – 30˚ 8.5 max 11.5 – 13.5 7 – 8 30 7.5 – 10 25˚ – 30˚ 8.5 max 11.5 – 13.5 7 – 8

A ss e m b l y • use a 2.5/3 mm hex wrench (screw 1 Advice: driver for SX 4), turn the b-adjust screw Check the rear derailleur hanger until the chain gap equals approximately 1 5 mm alignment. A bent rear derailleur hanger 6 mm ( /4”) from tip of the cog to tip of 8 – 10 Nm will result in inaccurate index shift- upper guide pulley (Fig. 5). 70 – 85 in-lbs ing. Outboard side impacts are the most common causes of this type of damage. – turn the b-adjust screw clockwise to increase the chain gap. • Attach the rear derailleur to the frame’s – turn the b-adjust screw counterclock rear derailleur hanger using a 5 mm hex wise to decrease the chain gap. head wrench (Fig. 1). • Check that the b-adjust washer tab (b- Advice: adjust screw) is clear of the rear • bicycles equipped with an 11-28 derailleur dropout tab (Fig. 2). cassette may require you to set the • tighten the 5 mm hex hanger bolt to chain gap at the smallest cog. This is 8 – 10 Nm (70–85 in-lbs) Fig. 1). due to the shallow angle of the cassette in relation to the steeper move- C h a i n l e n g t h ment of the 9spd rear derailleur. A properly measured chain will prevent • it is best to measure the rear piece of damage in case of accidentally shifting to cable housing between the frame and the largest chain ring and cog combination. derailleur after the chain gap is 2 This type of accidental shifting may cause determined. See figure and chart for harmful binding or seizure of the chain and recommended lengths. potentially cause severe damage. • Do not use the b-adjust screw to adjust the rear derailleur to act as a chain- • Bypassing the rear derailleur, run the tensioning device or to prevent chain chain around the largest cog/large suck. This increases the chain gap chainring combination (Fig. 3). causing poor shifting performance. – For rear suspension frames, position SX 4 / 3.0 the rear suspension for the greatest i n D E X S h i f t i n g chain length required. AD j u S T M e n t • Add 2 LINKS or 1 link + Connecting Link • Check that the chain and the rear to this length for proper chain length. derailleur are in the smallest cog position. • Measure and cut the rear piece of L i m i t scr e w s ad j u s t m e n t cable housing. Make sure that it is not X.0 / X-9 / X-7 / X-5 • View the rear derailleur and pulleys from too short or long (see figure and chart). behind the rear of the bicycle (Fig. 4). • Rotate the rear shifter until the largest • turn the limit screw marked ’H’ on the number and gear indication tab/dash outer link of the derailleur to align the line up. 3 upper guide pulley center with the out- • turn the rear shifter barrel adjust board edge of the smallest cog – clock- clockwise fully into the shifter, then turn wise moves the guide pulley inboard counterclockwise 1 full turn. towards the wheel. • Feed the rear shifter cable through the + • While turning the crank, push the rear rear derailleur cable housing, stops and derailleur towards the larger cogs by cable guides. (2 Links) hand. • Feed the rear derailleur cable through • Align the upper guide pulley under the the rear derailleur-housing stop and largest cog, center to center, by turning through the cable guide on the fin. 4 the limit screw marked ’L’ on the outer • Pull the cable tight and position it under link – clockwise moves the guide pulley the cable anchor washer (Fig. 6). outboard away from the spokes. • tighten the 5 mm hex cable anchor bolt to 4 – 5 Nm (35 – 45 in-lbs). C H A i n G A P A D j u S T M e n t • Rapidly shift the chain and derailleur up Chain gap is the distance between the upper and down the cassette several times. If the guide pulley and the cog the chain is rid- cable slips repeat the two former steps. ing on. Optimal chain gap is small enough • Shift the chain to the smallest cog. to allow quick, efficient shifts to and from • While pedaling, move the shifter up one any cog, but large enough to allow smooth detent. shifts to and from the largest cog. – If the chain hesitates or does not shift to the second cog, increase the cable • Shift chain to the small chain ring. tension by turning the shifter barrel • While turning the crank, push the rear adjuster counterclockwise. derailleur inboard by hand to the largest – If the chain shifts beyond the second cog. cog, decrease the cable tension by • Hold the derailleur in this position while turning the shifter barrel adjuster making the following adjustment. clockwise.

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• Repeat the two former steps until 5 shifting and cable tension is accurate. • While turning the crank, shift the chain up and down the cassette and chain rings several times to ensure that your derailleur is indexing smoothly. 6 mm 1 ( /4")

6 mm (1/ ") 4 2.5 mm / 3 mm C h ar t / length of ca b l e h o u s i n g s

200

180

160

140

120 (mm)

X L 100 80 90 100 110 120 130 X (mm)

200

6 180

Y 160 140

120 (mm)

L 100 120 130 140 150 160 170 Y (mm) Example: Distance Y = 150 mm cable housing length L = 165 – 190 mm.

5 mm Caution: 4 – 5 Nm It is imperative to respect the values for the correct length of cable housing. (35 – 45 in-lbs)

t R o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem Cause Remedy Chain jumps from smallest High gear limit screw is not Turn in screw H until the sprocket to frame dropout. adjusted properly. guide pulley is aligned with the smallest sprocket. Difficult or impossible to High gear limit screw is not Unscrew screw H until the X.0 / X-9 X-7 / X-5 shift chain onto smallest adjusted properly. guide pulley is aligned with SX 4 3.0 sprocket. the smallest sprocket. Chain jumps over largest Low gear limit screw is not Turn in screw L until the sprocket and falls between adjusted properly. guide pulley is aligned with the spokes and largest the largest sprocket. 7 sprocket or inner cage Rear derailleur or derailleur Straighten or replace. lubricate the shifting plate scrapes on spokes. hanger is bent. joints regularly Delayed shifting. Clearance between guide Adjust b-adjust screw by pulley / sprocket is too large. rotating counterclockwise. Rough shifting behavior. Clearance between guide Adjust b-adjust screw by pulley / sprocket is too small. rotating clockwise. Shifts more gears onto small- Shift cable insufficiently Turn barrel adjuster on the er sprockets as intented tensioned. shifter counterclockwise. Delayed shifting onto Shift cable insufficiently Turn barrel adjuster on the larger sprocket tensioned. shifter counterclockwise. when disassembled – use a waterproof grease Delayed shifting onto Shift cable is too tight. Turn barrel adjuster on the smaller sprocket shifter clockwise. Excessive cable friction, Lubricate or replace cable pinched or poorly routed and housing. Check for cable. excessive bending of cable housing.

1 P u l l e y M a i n t e n a n c e Advice: Advice: X.0 cage plates have 3 mounting holes X.0 pulleys use stainless steel balls and (Fig. 6). The lowest spring tension position races for exceptional durability and offers ideal tension for all around XC corrosion resistance. When riding in riding. wet, muddy, sandy or dusty conditions, Higher spring tension holes are only periodic maintenance will insure a very recommended after extensive use has long service life. reduced the spring's stiffness. • Wind the cage counterclockwise to • Remove the pulleywheel screws (1, Fig. 1) tension the spring. The cage can not be 2 2 using a 2,5 mm allen key. fully installed into the derailleur body Make sure to fully engage the key in the until the cage is at the same position as 2,5 mm hex hole. when it was originally removed (Fig. 4). • Remove the aluminum covers (2) from • After the cage is fully installed in the both sides of the pulleywheels. derailleur body, continue to rotate the 2 • Clean all parts carefully and give the 2 cage counterclockwise until you can bearings a spin to make sure they run access the cage stop screw hole. smoothly. • A helping hand holding the cage makes • If not, remove the black rubber seal the installation of the 2,5 mm stop screw from one side of the bearing (Fig. 2), easier (Fig. 3). 1 1 clean the bearing thoroughly and repack Tightening torque of the cage stop with a quality waterproof grease, then is 1,5 Nm (13 in.lbs.). replace the rubber seal by pressing it into place. • When assembling the covers to the pulleywheel, fill the gap between 2 bearing and covers with a quality waterproof grease. • tightening torque of the pulleywheel screws is 2,5 Nm. • If pulleys or bearings are damaged, replace with new SRAM X.0 pulleys, which come complete with new bearings and aluminum covers.

C a g e p i v o t ma i n t e n a n c e / ca g e spr i n g t e n s i o n ad j u s t m e n t • Hold the cage in an extended position so you can reach the cage stop screw on the outside of the cage (Fig. 3). Advice: Disassembly and assembly of the cage stop screw are easier if there is a second helping hand! • Make sure to firmly hold the whole 3 assembly when unthreading the 2,5 mm cage stop screw (Fig. 3). • now slowly unwind the cage (clockwise) one turn to relieve spring tension. • Remove the cage and spring. The cage must be rotated to the position shown in Figure 4 to remove it from the derailleur body. • Clean thoroughly the shaft, cage plate, derailleur body and spring. • Re-grease the shaft, spring tab and spring supports with a quality waterproof grease. • Reinstall the spring and cage (Fig. 5). There are several cavities in the derailleur body, but only one is designed for installing the spring tab. Be certain to use the correct cavity.

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4 t R o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem Cause Remedy Chain jumps from smallest High gear limit screw is not Turn in screw H until the sprocket to frame dropout. adjusted properly. guide pulley is aligned with the smallest sprocket. Difficult or impossible to High gear limit screw is not Unscrew screw H until the shift chain onto smallest adjusted properly. guide pulley is aligned with sprocket. the smallest sprocket. Chain jumps over largest Low gear limit screw is not Turn in screw L until the sprocket and falls between adjusted properly. guide pulley is aligned with the spokes and largest the largest sprocket. sprocket or inner cage Rear derailleur or derailleur Straighten or replace. plate scrapes on spokes. hanger is bent. Delayed shifting. Clearance between guide Adjust b-adjust screw by pulley / sprocket is too large. rotating counterclockwise. Rough shifting behavior. Clearance between guide Adjust b-adjust screw by pulley / sprocket is too small. rotating clockwise. Shifts more gears onto small- Shift cable insufficiently Turn barrel adjuster on the er sprockets as intented tensioned. shifter counterclockwise. Delayed shifting onto Shift cable insufficiently Turn barrel adjuster on the larger sprocket tensioned. shifter counterclockwise. Delayed shifting onto Shift cable is too tight. Turn barrel adjuster on the 5 smaller sprocket shifter clockwise. Excessive cable friction, Lubricate or replace cable pinched or poorly routed and housing. Check for cable. excessive bending of cable housing.

SRAM ESP Speeds 8 / 7 Shifter Compatibility SRAM 1:1 Actuation Ratio 8 / 7 speed shifters Cogsets & Chains SRAM / Shimano HG 8/7spd

Compatib. Chainrings 22-32-42/44, 24-34-46, 26-36-46/48 Total 45T Cage Length Long S Max Sprocket 34T R Min Sprocket 11T a CapacityChain front Difference 22T M Spring Enhancement Yes Pulleys Bushing E Direct Mount Yes Cable & Housing 1.1 or 1.2 mm high quality cables, 4 or 5 mm S compressionless cable housing with end cap / P maximum diameter of 5.8 mm Knuckles Grilon Composite outer Link Grilon Composite inner Link Steel / Zinc Coat outer Cage Grilon Composite

Design inner Cage Grilon Composite hanger Bolt Steel

1 d e ra i l l e u r A n a t o m y frame hanger bolt b-adjust screw

limit screws

cable anchor washer cable guides

12.7 mm ± 1 cable anchor bolt

f R A M e D i m e n s i o n s To bottom (see figure 1 and 2) bracket • For optimal 1:1 Actuation Ratio rear de- • For a given L, use the chart below to center railleur performance, the recommended determine other 1:1 Actuation Ratio rear R2 rear derailleur hanger length (L) should derailleur hanger specifications. L be 28 – 30 mm.

R1 90° L X A R1 R2 T X A 28 6 – 10 25˚ – 30˚ 8.5 max 11.5 – 13.5 7 – 8 30 7.5 – 10 25˚ – 30˚ 8.5 max 11.5 – 13.5 7 – 8

30 95-7915-006-000, Rev. A SRAM ESP · REAR DERAILLEURS Assembly MTB

1 A ss e m b l y • use a 3 mm hex wrench, turn the b‑adjust Advice: screw until t he chain gap equals 1 Check the rear derailleur hanger approximately 6 mm ( /4”) from tip of the alignment. A bent rear derailleur hanger cog to tip of upper guide pulley (Fig. 5). will result in inaccurate index shifting. Outboard side impacts are the most – turn the b-adjust screw clockwise to common causes of this type of damage. increase the chain gap. 5 mm – turn the b-adjust screw counterclock 8 – 10 Nm • Attach the rear derailleur to the frame’s wise to decrease the chain gap. 70 – 85 in.lbs. rear derailleur hanger using a 5 mm hex head wrench (Fig. 1). Advice: • Check that the b-adjust screw is clear • bicycles equipped with an 11–28 or of the rear derailleur dropout tab (Fig. 2). 14–28 cassette may require you to set • tighten the 5 mm hex hanger bolt to the chain gap at the smallest cog. This 8 – 10 Nm (70–85 in.lbs.) (Fig. 1). is due to the shallow angle of the cassette in relation to the steeper C h a i n l e n g t h movement of the rear derailleur. A properly measured chain will prevent • Precision index shifting may require damage in case of accidentally shifting to small changes of the b-adjustment 2 the largest chain ring and cog combination. while setting the proper cable tension. This type of accidental shifting may cause • Do not use the b-adjust screw to adjust harmful binding or seizure of the chain and the rear derailleur to act as a chain- potentially cause severe damage. tensioning device or to prevent chain suck. This increases the chain gap • Bypassing the rear derailleur, run the causing poor shifting performance. chain around the largest cog/large chainring combination (Fig. 3). i n D E X S h i f t i n g – For rear suspension frames, position AD j u S T M e n t the rear suspension for the greatest • Check that the chain and the rear chain length required. derailleur are in the smallest cog • Add 2 LINKS or 1 link + Connecting Link position. to this length for proper chain length. • Measure and cut the rear piece of cable housing. Make sure that it is not too L i m i t scr e w s ad j u s t m e n t short or long. • View the rear derailleur and pulleys from • Rotate the rear shifter until the largest behind the rear of the bicycle (Fig. 4). number and gear indication tab/dash • using a small screwdriver, turn the limit line up. 3 screw marked ’H’ on the outer link of • turn the rear shifter barrel adjust the derailleur to align the upper guide clockwise fully into the shifter, then turn pulley center with the outboard edge of counterclockwise 1 full turn. the smallest cog – clockwise moves the • Feed the rear shifter cable through the guide pulley inboard towards the wheel. rear derailleur cable housing, stops and + • While turning the crank, push the rear cable guides. (2 Links) derailleur towards the larger cogs by • thread the rear derailleur cable through hand. the rear derailleur-housing stop and 4 • Align the upper guide pulley under the through the cable guide on the fin (Fig. 6). largest cog, center to center, by turning • Pull the cable tight and position it under the limit screw marked ’L’ on the outer the cable anchor washer (Fig. 6). link – clockwise moves the guide pulley • tighten the 5 mm hex cable anchor bolt outboard away from the spokes. to 4 – 5 Nm (35 – 45 in.lbs.) – Be careful not to crush or deform the C H A i n G A P A D j u S T M e n t cable. Chain gap is the distance between the • Rapidly shift the chain and derailleur up upper guide pulley and the cog the chain and down the cassette several times. If the is riding on. Optimal chain gap is small cable slips repeat the two former steps. enough to allow quick, efficient shifts to • Shift the chain to the smallest cog. and from any cog, but large enough to • While pedaling, move the shifter up one allow smooth shifts to and from the largest detent. cog. – If the chain hesitates or does not shift to the second cog, increase the cable • Shift chain to the small chain ring. tension by turning the shifter barrel • While turning the crank, push the rear adjuster counterclockwise. derailleur inboard by hand to the largest – If the chain shifts beyond the second cog. cog, decrease the cable tension by • Hold the derailleur in this position while turning the shifter barrel adjuster making the following adjustment: clockwise.

5 • Repeat the two former steps until M a i n t e n a n c e shifting and cable tension is accurate. • Do not use solvents or corrosive • While turning the crank, shift the chain materials to clean the components. 3 mm up and down the cassette and chain • Lubricate the shifting joints regularly rings several times to ensure that your (Fig. 7). derailleur is indexing smoothly. • Grease any cable guides (e.g. beneath the bottom bracket). 6 mm 1 ( /4")

6 mm 1 ( /4") t R o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem Cause Remedy Chain jumps from smallest High gear limit screw is not Turn in screw H until the sprocket to frame dropout. adjusted properly. guide pulley is aligned with the smallest sprocket. Difficult or impossible to shift High gear limit screw is not Unscrew screw H chain onto smallest sprocket. adjusted properly. until the guide pulley is aligned with the smallest sprocket. Chain jumps over largest Low gear limit screw is not Turn in screw L until the 6 sprocket and falls between adjusted properly. guide pulley is aligned the spokes and largest with the largest sprocket or inner cage plate sprocket. scrapes on spokes. Rear derailleur or derailleur Straighten or replace. hanger is bent.

Delayed shifting. Clearance between guide Adjust b-adjust pulley / sprocket is too large. screw by rotating counterclockwise. Rough shifting behavior. Clearance between guide Adjust b-adjust screw pulley / sprocket is too small. by rotating clockwise. Shifts more gears onto smaller Shift cable insufficiently Turn barrel adjuster sprockets as intented tensioned. on the shifter 5 mm counterclockwise. 4 – 5 Nm Delayed shifting onto larger Shift cable insufficiently Turn barrel adjuster 35 – 45 in.lbs. sprocket tensioned. on the shifter counterclockwise. Delayed shifting onto smaller Shift cable is too tight. Turn barrel adjuster on sprocket the shifter clockwise. Excessive cable friction, Lubricate or replace 7 pinched or poorly routed cable cable and housing. Check for excessive lubricate the shifting bending of cable joints regularly housing.

when disassembled – use a waterproof grease

Grip Shift Jonnisnot Grease – very little

32 95-7915-006-000, Rev. A t R o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem Cause Remedy Chain jumps from smallest High gear limit screw is not Turn in screw H until the sprocket to frame dropout. adjusted properly. guide pulley is aligned with the smallest sprocket. Difficult or impossible to shift High gear limit screw is not Unscrew screw H chain onto smallest sprocket. adjusted properly. until the guide pulley is aligned with the smallest sprocket. Chain jumps over largest Low gear limit screw is not Turn in screw L until the sprocket and falls between adjusted properly. guide pulley is aligned the spokes and largest with the largest sprocket or inner cage plate sprocket. scrapes on spokes. Rear derailleur or derailleur Straighten or replace. hanger is bent.

Delayed shifting. Clearance between guide Adjust b-adjust pulley / sprocket is too large. screw by rotating counterclockwise. Rough shifting behavior. Clearance between guide Adjust b-adjust screw pulley / sprocket is too small. by rotating clockwise. Shifts more gears onto smaller Shift cable insufficiently Turn barrel adjuster sprockets as intented tensioned. on the shifter counterclockwise. Delayed shifting onto larger Shift cable insufficiently Turn barrel adjuster sprocket tensioned. on the shifter counterclockwise. Delayed shifting onto smaller Shift cable is too tight. Turn barrel adjuster on sprocket the shifter clockwise. Excessive cable friction, Lubricate or replace pinched or poorly routed cable cable and housing. Check for excessive bending of cable housing.

X-9 High Clamp X-7 High Clamp 3.0

28.6 mm — with band adaptor with band adaptor 31.8 mm original with band adaptor with band adaptor Size Clamp 34.9 mm original original original Rear Compatibility 9spd 9spd 8spd / 7spd X - index Compatible Yes Yes Yes 9 Total Capacity 22T 22T 20T top-Middle Min. Capacity min. 12T min. 12T min. 10T X top Gear Teeth 44T or 48T 44T or 48T 42T or 48T - Cable Routing Top Pull Type Bottom Pull Type twin Pull Type (Top and Bottom Pull) 7 Chainstay Angle 66 – 69° 66 – 69° 66 – 69° Mount Type High Clamp High Clamp High Clamp 3 Chain Line 47.5 – 51 mm 47.5 – 51 mm 47.5 – 51 mm . band Material Aluminum, forged Aluminum Steel 0 Outer Link Aluminum Aluminum Steel Inner Link Aluminum Aluminum Steel Link Bushing Outer Sealed Outer Sealed Bushing

Design Chain Cage Steel Chrome Plated Steel Chrome Plated Steel Chrome Plated Color Silver, polished Silver or black painted Black

f R A M e D i m e n s i o n s Chainstay angle: 1 (see Fig. 1) α = 66° – 69°. • For Top Pull version: upper cable stop should be positioned 300 – 350 mm Chainline: above bottom bracket center. 47.5 – 51 mm. • the seat tube should be positioned in (Measurement from the center of the the center of the bottom bracket shell. bracket to the center of middle chainring.)

300 – 350 mm Length of chainsty: • MTB/Trekking L > 420 mm. α • Rear frame alignment must be symmetrical.

7 mm max. 15 mm max. N e c e ssar y c l e ara n c e (see Fig. 2) 75 mm Be sure to leave enough clearance 110 mm between bottle cage holes and clamp L location.

Necessary clearance 2 see Fig. 2 X-9 High Clamp 44T X-9 High Clamp 48T X-7 High Clamp 44T Clamp band position A 130 mm 135 mm 130 mm D B 152 mm 157 mm 152 mm Attachment points bottle cage C 100 mm 105 mm 100 mm Tire clearance D 22 mm (Top Pull) / 36 mm Bottom Pull 38 mm

B A X-7 High Clamp 48T 3.0 42T 3.0 48T Clamp band position A 135 mm 114 mm 119 mm C B 157 mm 128 mm 133 mm C 105 mm 107 mm 112 mm Tire clearance D 38 mm 43 mm 43 mm

34 95-7915-006-000, Rev. A X-9 / X-7 / 3.0 · High Clamp Front Derailleurs Assembly MTB

1 A ss e m b l y I n d e x s h i f t i n g • Attach the front derailleur to the seat tube. ad j u s t m e n t • Adjust the position along the seat tube (see Fig. 7) 1 – 3 mm so that clearance between the front Shift the chain onto the largest rear derailleur cage and the large chainring sprocket and middle chainring – if the is 1 – 3 mm (Fig. 1). chain scrapes against the inner cage At the same time, align the front derailleur plate, turn the adjusting barrel on the cage outerplate to be para llel with the shifter clockwise until the chain shifts chainrings (Fig. 2). smoothly and free of obstruction. • tighten the 5 mm hex clamp bolt to 5 – 7 Nm (44 – 62 in.lbs.) for X-9 / X-7 or 8 Nm (70 in.lbs.) for 3.0.

L o w L i m i t A d j u s t m e n t (see Fig. 3) 2 • Place the chain on the largest rear cog and the smallest front chainring. • Adjust the low limit screw (Fig. 3) so that 5 mm X-9 / X-7: the chain is positioned close to the inner 5 – 7 Nm (44 – 62 in.lbs.) cage plate without actually touching it. 3.0: 8 Nm (70 in.lbs.) C o n n e c t i n g C a b l e • Check that the chain and the front derailleur are in the smallest chainring position. • Place the front shifter in gear position ’1’. • turn the front shifter barrel adjuster clockwise fully into the shifter, then turn 3 counterclockwise 1 full turn. • Feed the front shifter cable through the cable housing and stops. • Run the cable under the cable anchor washer and hold taut. – Top pull (Fig. 4). – Bottom pull (Fig. 5). • tighten the 5 mm hex cable anchor bolt to 5 Nm (44 in.lbs.). • Shift the chain up and down the chainrings several times to take out initial slack in the cable. • If necessary re-tension the cable and tighten cable anchor bolt.

H i g h l i m i t A D j u S T M e n t (see Fig. 6) • Set the chain to the smallest rear cog and the largest front chainring. 4 • Adjust the high limit screw so that X-9 / X-7 Top Pull clearance between the front derailleur cage outer plate and the chain is 0 – 0.5 mm.

5 mm 5 Nm 44 in.lbs.

3.0 Top Pull

5 A d v i c e Avoid using extreme gear combinations as 5 mm these combinations cause noise and excessive 5 Nm 44 in.lbs. wear!

M a i n t e n a n c e X-9 / X-7 Bottom Pull • Do not use solvents or corrosive materials to clean the components. • Lubricate the shifting joints regularly 3.0 Bottom Pull (Fig. 8). 6 • Grease any cable guides (e.g. beneath the bottom bracket).

t R o u blesh o o t i n g Problem Cause Remedy Shifter actuated, chain fails to Shift cable incorrectly Check shift cable and change chainring. clamped. correct as necessary 7 (cable clamp; cable housing stops; cable recess in shifter; cable tension). High / low limit screw Correct limit screws poorly adjusted. Clearance between cage Correct position (1 and large chainring is - 3mm). too big / small. Chain falls over large / small High / low limit screw Lubricate or replace chainring. poorly adjusted. cable and housing. Check for excessive bending of cable housing. Force required to actuate gears Excessive cable friction, Correct high limit is too high. pinched or poorly routed screw. 8 cable. Crank collides with front Correct the front derailleur. derailleur position.

36 95-7915-006-000, Rev. A 37 © SRAM CORPORATION • 2008 SRAM TECHNICAL MANUAL 37 X-9 / X-7 / X-5 · LOW Clamp Front Derailleurs Technical Data / Assembly Requirements

X-9 Low Clamp X-7 Low Clamp X-5 Low Clamp

28.6 mm — — — 31.8 mm original with band adaptor with band adaptor Size Clamp 34.9 mm original original original Rear Compatibility 9spd 9spd 9spd X - index Compatible Yes Yes Yes 9 Total Capacity 22T 22T 22T top-Middle Min. Capacity min. 12t min. 12T min. 12T X top Gear Teeth 44T or 48t 44T or 48T 44T or 48T - Cable Routing Top Pull Type Bottom Pull Type twin Pull Type (Top and Bottom Pull) twin Pull Type (Top and Bottom Pull) 7 Chainstay Angle 66 – 69° 66 – 69° 66 – 69° Mount Type Low Clamp Low Clamp Low Clamp X Chain Line 51 mm 47.5 – 51 mm 47.5 – 51 mm - band Material Aluminum, forged Aluminum Aluminum 5 Outer Link Steel Steel Steel Inner Link Aluminum, forged Aluminum Aluminum Link Bushing Outer Sealed O outer Sealed Outer Sealed

Design Chain Cage Steel Chrome Plated Steel Chrome Plated Steel Chrome Plated Color Polished and clear coated Silver or black painted Silver or black painted

f R A M e D i m e n s i o n s Chainstay angle: (see Fig. 1) α = 66° – 69°. 1 • For Top Pull version: upper cable stop should be positioned 300 – 350 mm Chainline: above bottom bracket center. X-9: 51 mm / X-7 and X-5: 47.5 – 51 mm • the seat tube should be positioned in (Measurement from the center of the the center of the bottom bracket shell. bracket to the center of middle chainring.)

300 – 350 mm Length of chainsty: • MTB/Trekking L > 420 mm. α • Rear frame alignment must be symmetrical.

7 mm max. 15 mm max. N e c e ssar y c l e ara n c e (see Fig. 2) 75 mm Be sure to leave enough clearance 110 mm L between bottle cage holes and clamp location.

Necessary clearance 2 see Fig. 2 X-9 Low Clamp 44T X-9 Low Clamp 48T X-7 Low Clamp 44T D Clamp position A 69 mm 74 mm 69 mm Attachment points B 86 mm 91 mm 86 mm bottle cage C 71 mm 76 mm 69 mm Tire clearance D 42 mm 42 mm 43 mm A B X-7 Low Clamp 48T X-5 Low Clamp 44T X-5 Low Clamp 48T

C Clamp position A 74 mm 69 mm 74 mm B 91 mm 86 mm 91 mm C 74 mm 69 mm 74 mm Tire clearance D 43 mm 43 mm 43 mm

38 95-7915-006-000, Rev. B X-9 / X-7 / X-5 · LOW Clamp Front Derailleurs Assembly MTB

A ss e m b l y I n d e x s h i f t i n g 1 • Attach the front derailleur to the seat tube. ad j u s t m e n t • Adjust the position along the seat tube (see Fig. 7) 1 – 3 mm so that clearance between the front Shift the chain onto the largest rear derailleur cage and the large chainring sprocket and middle chainring – if the is 1 – 3 mm (Fig. 1). chain scrapes against the inner cage At the same time, align the front derailleur plate, turn the adjusting barrel on the cage outerplate to be para llel with the shifter clockwise until the chain shifts chainrings (Fig. 2). smoothly and free of obstruction. • tighten the 5 mm hex clamp bolt to 5 – 7 Nm (44 – 62 in-lbs). • Remove the mounting aid (piece of plastic – Fig. 2).

L o w L i m i t A d j u s t m e n t (see Fig. 3) 2 • Place the chain on the largest rear cog 5 mm and the smallest front chainring. 5 – 7 Nm • Adjust the low limit screw (Fig. 3) so that 44 – 62 in-lbs the chain is positioned close to the inner cage plate without actually touching it.

C o n n e c t i n g C a b l e • Check that the chain and the front derailleur are in the smallest chainring position. • Place the front shifter in gear position ’1’. • turn the front shifter barrel adjuster clockwise fully into the shifter, then turn 3 counterclockwise 1 full turn. • Feed the front shifter cable through the cable housing and stops. • Run the cable under the cable anchor washer and hold taut. – Top pull (Fig. 4). – Bottom pull (Fig. 5). • tighten the 5 mm hex cable anchor bolt to 5 Nm (44 in-lbs). • Shift the chain up and down the chainrings several times to take out initial slack in the cable. • If necessary re-tension the cable and tighten cable anchor bolt.

H i g h l i m i t A D j u S T M e n t (see Fig. 6) • Set the chain to the smallest rear cog Top Pull X-7 / X-5 and the largest front chainring. 4 • Adjust the high limit screw so that clearance between the front derailleur cage outer plate and the chain is 0 – 0.5 mm.

Top Pull X-9

5 mm 5 Nm 44 in-lbs

A d v i c e 5 5 mm Avoid using extreme gear combinations as 5 Nm these combinations cause noise and excessive 44 in-lbs wear!

Bottom Pull X-7 / X-5

Bottom Pull X-9 6

t R o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem Cause Remedy Shifter actuated, chain fails Shift cable incorrectly Check shift cable and to change chainring. clamped. correct as necessary (cable clamp; cable housing stops; cable recess in shifter; cable tension). High / low limit screw poorly Correct limit screws. adjusted. Clearance between cage Correct position (1 – 3 mm). 7 and large chainring is too big / small. Chain falls over large / High / low limit screw poorly Correct limit screws. small chainring. adjusted. Force required to actuate Excessive cable friction, Lubricate or replace cable gears is too high. pinched or poorly routed and housing. Check for cable. excessive bending of cable housing. Crank collides with front High gear limit screw Correct high limit screw. derailleur. incorrectly adjusted. Cage not parallel with chain- Correct the front derailleur ring. position.

40 95-7915-006-000, Rev. B © SRAM CORPORATION • 2008 SRAM TECHNICAL MANUAL 41 X.0 / X-9 · Trigger shifters Technical Data / Assembly Requirements

X.0 X-9 Shifter Type Front / Index Rear 1:1 Actuation Ratio Front / Index Rear 1:1 Actuation Ratio X Speeds 3 9 3 9

. Derailleur SRAM & Shimano SRAM 1:1 Actuation Ratio SRAM & Shimano SRAM 1:1 Actuation Ratio pati bility 0 Com- Crankset triple Indexed T triple Indexed Cable Pull Release Zero loss Technology Zero loss Technology X Cable teflon Coat. Stainl. Steel teflon Coat. Stainl. Steel teflon Coat. Stainl. Steel teflon Coat. Stainl. Steel - gear Indication None None None None 9 barrel Adjuster Indexing, Composite Indexing, Composite Indexing, Composite Indexing, Composite Clamping Diameter 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm

C a b l e H o u s i n g S h i f t e r A n a t o m y • use only new high quality cable and compressionless cable housing with end brake lever caps. handlebar • When choosing cable housing lengths, grip be sure to allow enough housing for an extreme turn of the handlebars in both directions. barrel adjuster shifter • note also, that different stem lengths and cable stop positions effects cable housing length.

X.0 / X-9 · Trigger shifters Assembly

1 A ss e m b l y • Attach the front/rear shifter cable to the • Slide shifter and brake lever onto front/rear derailleur. handlebar. Either component can be • Adjust indexing per derailleur mounted first, depending on personal instructions. preference (Fig. 1). • Slide the handlebar grip onto the Caution: handlebar. • Always check the front and rear brake Caution: levers for proper operation. Never use lubricants or solvents to • if there is interference between a install handlebar grips. Handlebar grips shifter and a brake lever, rotate one provide safety function. out of the way. For this reason, they should be • Check for proper brake lever operation mounted in such a way as to make sure again! they do not slip off handlebar! 2 • Choose the best position for your ergonomic needs. Tighten the 5 mm hex clamp bolt to 2,5 – 4 Nm (22 – 35 in.lbs.) (Fig. 2). • Feed the cable through the cable housing and stops. Make sure the shifter is in fully released position (lowest gear position 5 mm (front shifter) or the highest gear number 2,5 – 4 Nm 22 – 35 in.lbs. (rear shifter)).

42 95-7915-006-000, Rev. A X.0 / X-9 · Trigger shifters Assembly / use / Maintenance MTB

3 U S E C a b l e C h a n g e Caution: Advice: • Always check the front and rear brake Use only new high quality cable and com- levers for proper operation. pressionless cable housing with endcaps. • If there is interference between a shifter and a brake lever, rotate one out • Make sure the shifter is in fully released of the way. position (lowest gear position (front shifter) • Check for proper brake lever operation or the highest gear number (rear shifter)). again! • Detach the cable from the derailleur. • Cut the cable off 6" (15 cm) from the shifter The shifter offers the following adjust- barrel adjuster. Discard the old cable and ments: cable housing. – Shifter can be installed on handlebar • Remove cover (Fig. 5). inside and outside of brake (Fig. 1). • Remove cable. It may be helpful to use a – Clamp can be installed in two positions pick (Fig. 6). 4 on shifter housing (Fig. 3). • Feed the new cable through the cable entry Tighten the 5 mm hex clamp bolt to and out of the barrel adjuster. 2.5 – 4 Nm (22 – 35 in.lbs.). • Replace cover. – Aluminum lever orientation is infinitely • Feed the cable through the new cable adjustable (Fig. 4). housing and cable stops. • Attach the cable to the derailleur and adjust indexing per derailleur instructions.

M a i n t e n a n c e Clean the shifter using only water and mild soap.

30° 30° 5

X-7 X-5 Shifter Type Front / Index Rear 1:1 Actuation Ratio Front / Index Rear 1:1 Actuation Ratio Speeds 3 9 3 9 8

X - Derailleur SRAM & Shimano SRAM 1:1 Actuation Ratio SRAM & Shimano SRAM 1:1 Actuation Ratio pati bility 7 Com- Crankset triple Indexed T triple Indexed Cable Pull Release Impulse Technology Impulse Technology X Cable Stainless Steel teflon Coat. Stainl. Steel Stainless Steel - gear Indication Window Window Window Window 5 barrel Adjuster Indexing, Aluminum Indexing, Aluminum Indexing Indexing Clamping Diameter 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm Shifter Length 26 mm 26 mm

Attack Shifter Type Front / Index Rear 2:1 Speeds 3 9 8

A Derailleur SRAM & Shimano Shimano pati bility t Com- Crankset triple Indexed t Cable Pull Release Impulse Technology a Cable Stainless Steel c gear Indication Window Window k barrel Adjuster Indexing Indexing Clamping Diameter 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm Shifter Length 26 mm

C a b l e H o u s i n g S h i f t e r A n a t o m y • use only new high quality cable and compressionless cable housing with end caps. brake lever • When choosing cable housing lengths, handlebar be sure to allow enough housing for an grip extreme turn of the handlebars in both directions. barrel • note also, that different stem lengths adjuster shifter and cable stop positions effects cable housing length.

44 95-7915-006-000, Rev. B X-7 / X-5 / Attack · Trigger Shifters Assembly MTB

1 A ss e m b l y • Feed the cable through the cable housing • Slide shifter and brake lever onto and stops. Make sure the shifter is in gear handlebar. Either component can be position “1“ (front shifter) or the highest mounted first (Fig. 1). gear number (rear shifter). • Slide the handlebar grip onto the • Attach the shifter cable to the derailleur. handlebar. • Adjust indexing per derailleur Caution: instructions. Never use lubricants or solvents to install handlebar grips. Handlebar grips Caution: provide safety function. • Always check the front and rear brake For this reason, they should be levers for proper operation. mounted in such a way as to make sure • if there is interference between shifters they do not slip off handlebar! and brake levers, re-adjust lever and • Position the shifter as you wish. We rec- shifter placement. ommend that the surface of the smaller • Check for proper brake lever operation shift lever is vertical. Tighten the 5 mm again! 2 hex clamp bolt to 44 in-lbs (5 Nm) (Fig. 2).

5 mm 5 Nm 44 in-lbs

SX 4 Shifter Type Front / Index Rear 1:1 Actuation Ratio Rear 1:1 Actuation Ratio Speeds 3 8 7

Derailleur SRAM & Shimano SRAM 1:1 Actuation Ratio pati bility S Com- Crankset triple Indexed X Cable Pull Release uni-Lever Technology Cable Standard 4 gear Indication Window Window Window barrel Adjuster Indexing Indexing Indexing Clamping Diameter 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm Shifter Length N/A

TRX Shifter Type Front / Index Rear 2:1 Rear 2:1 Speeds 3 8 7

Derailleur SRAM & Shimano Shimano Shimano pati bility T Com- Crankset triple Indexed R Cable Pull Release uni-Lever Technology Cable Standard X gear Indication Window Window Window barrel Adjuster Indexing Indexing Indexing Clamping Diameter 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm Shifter Length N/A

C a b l e H o u s i n g S h i f t e r A n a t o m y • use only new high quality cable and compressionless cable housing with end caps. brake lever handlebar • When choosing cable housing lengths, grip be sure to allow enough housing for an extreme turn of the handlebars in both directions. barrel shifter • note also, that different stem lengths adjuster and cable stop positions effects cable housing length.

46 95-7915-006-000, Rev. B SX 4 / TRX · Trigger Shifters Assembly / Maintenance MTB

1 A ss e m b l y C a b l e C h a n g e • Slide first shifter then Advice: brake lever onto handlebar (Fig. 1). • leave the shifter on the handlebar. • Slide the handlebar grip onto the • the shifter does not need to be opened. handlebar. • use only new high quality cable and Caution: compressionless cable housing with Never use lubricants or solvents to endcaps. install handlebar grips. Handlebar grips provide safety function. • Line-up the shifter in gear position “1“ For this reason, they should be (front shifter) or the highest gear mounted in such a way as to make sure number (rear shifter). 2 they do not slip off handlebar! • Detach the cable from the derailleur. • Position the shifter as you wish. Locate • Cut the cable off 6" (15 cm) from the shifter the perfect position of shifter levers for barrel adjuster. Discard the old cable and your ergonomic needs. Tighten the 5 mm cable housing. hex clamp bolt to 44 in.lbs. (5 Nm) (Fig. 2). • Carefully unscrew cable change cap from 55 mmmm • Feed the cable through the cable housing cable entry with a screwdriver (Fig. 3). 55 Nm 4444 in.lbs.in.lbs. and stops. Make sure the shifter is in gear • Push cable out of the cable entry with position “1“ (front shifter) or the highest rotating movement (Fig. 4). gear number (rear shifter). • Feed the new cable through the cable • Attach the shifter cable to the derailleur. entry and out the barrel adjuster (Fig. 5). • Adjust indexing per derailleur It may be helpful to remove the barrel instructions. adjuster for better visibility. • Replace cable change cap. 3 Caution: • Feed the cable through the new cable • Always check the front and rear brake housing and cable stops. levers for proper operation. • if there is interference between shifters • Attach the cable to the derailleur and and brake levers, re-adjust lever and adjust indexing per derailleur instructions. shifter placement. • Check for proper brake lever operation again! M a i n t e n a n c e Clean the shifter using only water and mild soap.

M a i n t e n a n c e

X.0 X-9 Version Shorty Shorty Shorty Shorty Shorty Shifter Type Front / Micro adjust Front / Index Rear 1:1 Actuation Ratio Front / Micro adjust Front / Index X . Speeds 3 9 8 3 0 Derailleur SRAM & Shimano SRAM & Shimano SRAM 1:1 Actuation Ratio SRAM & Shimano SRAM & Shimano pati bility Com- Crankset Triple Indexed triple Indexed T triple Indexed triple Indexed X Cable Pull Release SRS SRS SRS SRS SRS - Cable Stainless Steel Teflon Coat. Stainl. Steel Stainless Steel 9 gear Indication Window Window Window Window Window barrel Adjuster Indexing Indexing Indexing Indexing Indexing Clamping Diameter 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm Shifter Length 70 mm 70 mm

X X-9 X-7 Rocket - 9 Version Shorty Shorty Shorty Shorty Shorty Shifter Type Rear 1:1 Actuation Ratio Front / Micro adjust Front / Index Rear 1:1 Actuation Ratio Front / Micro adjust X Speeds 9 8 3 9 8 - 7 Derailleur SRAM 1:1 Actuation Ratio SRAM & Shimano SRAM & Shimano SRAM 1:1 Actuation Ratio SRAM & Shimano pati bility Com- Crankset Triple Indexed triple Indexed T triple Indexed R Cable Pull Release SRS SRS SRS SRS SRS o Cable Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel c gear Indication Window Window Window Window Window k barrel Adjuster Indexing Indexing Indexing Indexing Indexing e Clamping Diameter 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm t Shifter Length 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm

R Rocket Attack o Version Shorty Shorty Shorty Shorty Shorty c Shifter Type Front / Index Rear 2:1 Front / Micro adjust Front / Index Rear 2:1 k Speeds 3 9 8 3 9 8 e Derailleur SRAM & Shimano Shimano SRAM & Shimano SRAM & Shimano Shimano pati bility t Com- Crankset Triple Indexed T triple Indexed triple Indexed A Cable Pull Release SRS SRS SRS SRS SRS t Cable Stainless Steel Stainless Steel t gear Indication Window Window Window Window Window A barrel Adjuster Indexing Indexing Indexing Indexing Indexing C Clamping Diameter 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm K Shifter Length 70 mm 70 mm

C a b l e H o u s i n g • use only new high quality cable and compressionless cable housing with end caps. • When choosing cable housing lengths, be sure to allow enough housing for an extreme turn of the handlebars in both directions. • note also, that different stem lengths and cable stop positions effects cable housing length.

48 95-7915-006-000, Rev. B X.0 / X-9 / X-7 / Rocket / Attack · Twist Shifters Assembly / Maintenance MTB

1 S h i f t e r A n a t o m y grip clamp bolt 3 2

handlebar grip

4 housing barrel adjuster

5 3 mm 1.9 Nm 1 17 in.lbs. A ss e m b l y C a b l e C h a n g e Front and Rear: Advice: • Slide the shifter onto the handlebar. • Leave the shifter on the handlebar. – If necessary, move the brake lever to • No need to move other components. 2 allow for shifter and handlebar grip. The shifter does not need to be opened. – Bar end users – don’t forget to leave • Use only new high quality cable and room for the bar end. compressionless cable housing with 1 • Rotate the shifter until the barrel end caps. adjuster is beneath (but out of the way of) the brake lever. Front and Rear: • Detach the cable from the derailleur. • tighten the 3 mm hex clamp bolt (1, Fig. 1) to 1.9 Nm (17 in.lbs.). • Cut cable off 15 cm (6") from shifter barrel adjuster. Discard old cable and • Slide the handlebar grip onto the handle cable housing. bar. Caution: • From the edge (2, Fig. 1), pull open the Never use lubricants or solvents to cable change hatch. The hinge of the install handlebar grips. Handlebar grips hatch should remain attached to the provide safety function. shifter. For this reason, they should be • Rotate the shifter fully in the cable release 3 mounted in such a way as to make sure direction (3). (Gear “1“ on the front shifter or they do not slip off handlebar! HIGHEST gear number on the rear shifter.) • Feed the cable through the cable • Look for cable head entry (Fig. 2). housing and stops. • using a small flat head screw driver, • Attach cable to the derailleur. push back the tab (1, Fig. 2) covering the 1 • Adjust indexing per derailleur instruction. cable head. • Push cable up/out of the shifter and Caution: discard. • Always check the front and rear brake • Feed the new cable through the cable levers for proper operation. entry and out the barrel adjuster. • If there is interference between shifters and brake levers, re-adjust lever and • Pull cable snug to seat cable head under shifter placement. tab. 2 • Check again for proper operation! • Replace cable change hatch. • Feed the cable through the new cable housing and frame stops. 4 • Attach cable to the derailleur. • Adjust indexing per derailleur instruction.

5 g R i p R e p l ac e m e n t I n t e r n a l C l e a n i n g Advice: Advice: Do not remove the triangular housing When shifting performance is compromised, cover to make the change. try replacing the cable and housing before you disassemble the shifter for cleaning. 1 2 Removal: • Rotate the shifter fully in the cable release Disassembly: direction (3, Fig. 1). (Gear “1“ on the front • Follow “Grip replacement / Removal“. shifter or HIGHEST gear number on the • Remove lens cover (4, Fig. 1). rear shifter.) • Remove gear indicator needle (3) by • using a 3 mm hex wrench (1, Fig. 1), pulling straight out. remove shifter from the handlebar. • Remove the spool’s coil spring (1, Fig. 4). • While holding shifter housing and grip together in one hand, remove axial • using small pliers, pull leaf spring (2) fixture ring (1, Fig. 3) by squeezing straight out. Take note of the shape of together housing tabs (2). the spring so that you can replace it in the correct direction. 3 4 • While pushing/rotating the grip lightly forward (release direction), slowly move • Remove housing cover screw (5, Fig. 1). the grip outward away from housing. Slide housing cover (1, Fig. 5) and spool – Pulling the grip quickly may cause the coil (2) out at the same time being careful spring (1, Fig. 4) to move out of position. not to break the tab (3) on the cover. • Clean all parts with soapy water only. 6 Replacement: • using only Grip Shift Jonnisnot, grease • Replace front end of coil spring (1, Fig. 4) housing tube, detentes and cable track on to tab in groove if necessary. at housing bend. 1 2 • While sliding grip up towards the housing, align spring tab so that it Reassembly: catches the open end of the coil spring. • Slip tab (3, Fig. 5) on housing cover into • Rotate grip forward slightly compressing groove (4) on spool. the coil spring and engage grip and tab • Slide spool and cover into housing and into the housing. install cover screw (5, Fig. 1). • Replace axial fixture ring (1, Fig. 3) over • Place leaf spring (2, Fig. 4) into spool. housing tabs (2). Push down slightly on opposite end of spring, then seat spring completely into spool and housing. • Follow “Grip replacement / Replace- ment“. • Rotate shifter to full release position. • Install gear indication needle (1, Fig. 6) in slot (2). • Replace gear indicator lens (4, Fig. 1) and screws. • Install shifter on to bars and check for proper function.

50 95-7915-006-000, Rev. B X-5 / Centera · Twist Shifters Technical Data / Assembly Requirements MTB

X-5 Version Shorty Shorty Shorty Shorty Shifter Type Front / Micro adjust Front / Index Rear 1:1 Actuation Ratio Rear 1:1 Actuation Ratio Speeds 3 9 8

Derailleur SRAM & Shimano SRAM & Shimano SRAM 1:1 Actuation Ratio SRAM 1:1 Actuation Ratio pati bility X Com- Crankset Triple Indexed Triple Indexed - Cable Pull Release FFS FFS Standard Standard 5 Cable Die Drawn Steel gear Indication Printed Printed Printed Printed barrel Adjuster Indexing Indexing Indexing Indexing Clamping Diameter 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm Shifter Length 65 mm

Centera Version Shorty Shorty Shorty Shorty Shifter Type Front / Micro adjust Front / Index Rear 2:1 Rear 2:1 C Speeds 3 9 8

e Derailleur SRAM & Shimano SRAM & Shimano Shimano Shimano pati bility n Com- Crankset triple Indexed triple Indexed t Cable Pull Release FFS FFS Standard Standard e Cable Die Drawn Steel r gear Indication Printed Printed Printed Printed a barrel Adjuster Indexing Indexing Indexing Indexing Clamping Diameter 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm Shifter Length 65 mm

C a b l e H o u s i n g S h i f t e r A n a t o m y • use only new high quality cable and grip compressionless cable housing with end clamp bolt caps. washer • When choosing cable housing lengths, be sure to allow enough housing for an extreme turn of the handlebars in both directions. • note also, that different stem lengths handlebar grip and cable stop positions effects cable housing housing length. barrel adjuster

1 A ss e m b l y • Feed the cable through the cable Front and Rear: housing and stops. escape hatch • Slide the shifter onto the handlebar. • Attach the shifter cable to the derailleur. cable entry – If necessary, move the brake lever • Adjust indexing per derailleur to allow for shifter and handlebar instructions. grip. – Bar end users – don’t forget to leave Caution: room for the bar end. • Always check the front and rear brake • Rotate the shifter until the barrel adjuster levers for proper operation. is beneath (but out of the way of) the • if there is interference between shifters brake lever. and brake levers, re-adjust lever and • tighten the 3 mm hex clamp bolt to shifter placement. 1.9 Nm (17 in-lbs). • Check again for proper operation! • Slide the plastic washer onto the handlebar. 2 • Slide the handlebar grip onto the handlebar. Caution: Never use lubricants or solvents to 2.5 mm cable retention install handlebar grips. Handlebar grips escape hatch screw provide safety function. For this reason, they should be mounted in such a way as to make sure they do not slip off handlebar!

cable entry

Grip Shift Jonnisnot Grease – very little

Grip Shift Jonnisnot Grease – very little Grip Shift Jonnisnot Grease – med. amount

52 95-7915-006-000, Rev. B SX 4 / MRX Pro · Twist Shifters Technical Data / Assembly Requirements MTB

SX 4 Version Half Pipe Half Pipe Half Pipe Half Pipe Half Pipe Shifter Type Front / Micro adjust Front / Index Rear 1:1 Actuation Ratio Rear 1:1 Actuation Ratio Rear 1:1 Actuation Ratio Speeds 3 9 8 7

Derailleur SRAM & Shimano SRAM & Shimano SRAM 1:1 Actuation Ratio pati bility S Com- Crankset Triple Indexed triple Indexed X Cable Pull Release SRS SRS SRS SRS SRS 4 Cable Die Drawn Steel gear Indication Window Window Window Window Window barrel Adjuster Indexing Indexing Indexing Indexing Indexing Clamping Diameter 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm Shifter Length 86 mm

MRX Pro Version Half Pipe Half Pipe Half Pipe Half Pipe Half Pipe Half Pipe Half Pipe Half Pipe Shifter Type Front / Micro adjust Front / Index Rear 2:1 Rear Shimano Rapid Rise M Speeds 3 9 8 7 9 8 7

R Derailleur SRAM & Shimano SRAM & Shimano Shimano Shimano Rapid Rise pati bility X Com- Crankset Triple Indexed triple Indexed Cable Pull Release SRS SRS SRS SRS P Cable Die Drawn Steel R gear Indication Window Window Window Window o barrel Adjuster Indexing Indexing Indexing Indexing Clamping Diameter 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm Shifter Length 86 mm

C a b l e H o u s i n g S h i f t e r A n a t o m y • use only new high quality cable and barrel adjuster handlebar grip compressionless cable housing with end grip caps. • When choosing cable housing lengths, be sure to allow enough housing for an extreme turn of the handlebars in both directions. • note also, that different stem lengths shifter and cable stop positions effects cable housing length.

1 A ss e m b l y C a b l e C h a n g e Front and Rear: Advice: • Slide the shifter onto the handlebar. • leave the shifter on the handlebar. – If necessary, move the brake lever to • no need to move other components. allow for shifter and handlebar grip. The shifter does not need to be opened. – Bar end users – don’t forget to leave • use only new high quality cable and room for the bar end. compressionless cable housing with • Rotate the shifter until the barrel endcaps. adjuster is above (but out of the way of) the brake lever and the gear indication • Detach the cable from the derailleur. 2.5 mm is clearly visible from the riding position. • Cut the cable off 6" (15 cm) from the shifter 1.7 Nm • tighten the 2.5 mm hex clamp bolt (Fig. 1) barrel adjuster. 15 in.lbs. to 1.7 Nm (15 in.lbs.). • Discard the old cable and cable housing. • Slide the handlebar grip onto bar (Fig. 2). • Line up the “1“ (front) or HIGHEST gear Caution: number (rear) mark with the indicator mark Never use lubricants or solvents to (MRX Pro Shimano Rapid Rise® Gear install handlebar grips. Handlebar grips number “1“ for front and rear). Look for 2 provide safety function. the cable entry. For this reason, they should be • Push cable up/out of the shifter and mounted in such a way as to make sure discard (Fig. 3). they do not slip off handlebar! • Feed the new cable through the cable • Feed the cable through the cable entry and out the barrel adjuster (Fig. 4). housing and frame stops. • Pull the cable snug. • Attach cable to the derailleur. • Feed the cable through the new cable • Adjust indexing per derailleur housing and stops. instructions. • Attach the cable to the derailleur and adjust indexing per the derailleur Caution: instructions. Not recommended for use on thin walled alluminum handlebars such as Hyperlite® type handlebars or Carbon handlebars. M a i n t e n a n c e Clean all shifter parts using only water and Caution: mild soap. • Always check the front and rear brake 3 levers for proper operation. • if there is interference between shifters and brake levers, re-adjust lever and shifter placement. • Check again for proper operation!

54 95-7915-006-000, Rev. B 3.0 Comp / MRX Comp · Twist Shifters Technical Data / Assembly Requirements MTB

3.0 Comp Version Shorty Shorty Shorty Shorty Shorty 3 Shifter Type Front / Micro adjust Front / Index Rear 1:1 Actuation Ratio Rear 1:1 Actuation Ratio Rear 1:1 Actuation Ratio . Speeds 3 8 7 6

0 Derailleur SRAM & Shimano SRAM & Shimano SRAM 1:1 Actuation Ratio pati bility Com- Crankset Triple Indexed triple Indexed C Cable Pull Release SRS SRS SRS SRS SRS O Cable Standard Steel M gear Indication Printed Printed Printed Printed Printed P barrel Adjuster Friction Friction Friction Friction Friction Clamping Diameter 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm Shifter Length 67 mm

MRX Comp Version Shorty Shorty Shorty Shorty Shorty Shorty Shorty Shorty M Shifter Type Front / Micro adjust Front / Index Rear 2:1 Rear Shimano Rapid Rise R Speeds 3 8 7 6 5 8 7 6 X Derailleur SRAM & Shimano SRAM & Shimano Shimano Shimano Rapid Rise pati bility Com- Crankset Triple Indexed triple Indexed C Cable Pull Release SRS SRS SRS SRS O Cable Standard Steel M gear Indication Printed Printed Printed Printed P barrel Adjuster Friction Friction Friction Friction Clamping Diameter 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm Shifter Length 67 mm

C a b l e H o u s i n g S h i f t e r A n a t o m y • use only new high quality cable and handlebar compressionless cable housing with end barrel adjuster grip caps. grip • When choosing cable housing lengths, be sure to allow enough housing for an extreme turn of the handlebars in both directions. • note also, that different stem lengths clamp bolt and cable stop positions effects cable housing length.

1 A ss e m b l y C a b l e C h a n g e • Slide the shifter onto the handlebar(Fig. 1). Advice: – If necessary, move the brake lever to • leave the shifter on the handlebar. allow for shifter and stationary grip. • no need to move other components. – Bar end users – don’t forget to leave The shifter does not need to be opened. room for the bar end. • use only new high quality cable and • Rotate the shifter until the barrel compressionless cable housing with adjuster is beneath (but out of the way endcaps. of) the brake lever. • Detach the cable from the derailleur. • tighten the 2.5 mm hex clamp bolt (Fig. 2) to 1.7 Nm (15 in.lbs.). • Cut the cable off 6" (15 cm) from the shifter barrel adjuster. • Slide the stationary grip onto the handlebar (Fig. 3). • Discard the old cable and cable housing. Caution: • Line up the “1“ (front) or HIGHEST gear 2 Never use lubricants or solvents to number (rear) mark with the indicator mark install handlebar grips. Handlebar grips (MRX Pro Shimano Rapid Rise® Gear provide safety function. number “1“ for front and rear). Look for For this reason, they should be the cable entry. mounted in such a way as to make sure • Push cable up/out of the shifter and they do not slip off handlebar! discard (Fig. 4). • Feed the cable through the cable • Feed the new cable through the cable housing and stops. entry and out the barrel adjuster (Fig. 5). 2.5 mm • Attach the front/rear shifter cable to the • Pull the cable snug. 1.7 NNmm front/rear derailleur. 15 in.lbs.in.lbs. • Feed the cable through the new cable • Adjust indexing per derailleur housing and stops. instructions. • Attach the cable to the derailleur and adjust indexing per the derailleur Caution: instructions. 3 Not recommended for use on thin walled alluminum handlebars such as Hyperlite® type handlebars or Carbon handlebars. M a i n t e n a n c e Clean the shifter using only water and Caution: mild soap. • Always check the front and rear brake levers for proper operation. • if there is interference between shifters and brake levers, re-adjust lever and shifter placement. • Check again for proper operation!

56 95-7915-006-000, Rev. B 3.0 Plus / 3.0 / MRX Plus / MRX · Twist Shifters Technical Data / Assembly Requirements MTB

3 3.0 Plus Half Pipe / 3.0 Shorty . Version 3.0 Plus 3.0 3.0 Plus 3.0 3.0 Plus 3.0 3.0 Plus 3.0 0 Shifter Type Front / Micro adjust Front / Index Rear 1:1 Actuation Ratio Rear 1:1 Actuation Ratio P Speeds 3 8 7 l Derailleur SRAM & Shimano SRAM & Shimano SRAM 1:1 Actuation Ratio SRAM 1:1 Actuation Ratio pati bility u Com- Crankset Triple Indexed triple Indexed Cable Pull Release FFS FFS Standard Standard s Cable Die Drawn Steel & gear Indication Printed Printed Printed Printed barrel Adjuster Indexing Indexing Indexing Indexing 3 Clamping Diameter 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm . 0 Shifter Length 96 mm 64 mm 96 mm 64 mm 96 mm 64 mm 96 mm 64 mm

MRX Plus Half Pipe Version Half Pipe Half Pipe Half Pipe Half Pipe M Shifter Type Front / Micro adjust Front / Index Rear 2:1 Rear Shimano Rapid Rise R Speeds 3 8 7 8 7 X Derailleur SRAM & Shimano SRAM & Shimano Shimano Shimano Rapid Rise pati bility Com- Crankset Triple Indexed triple Indexed P Cable Pull Release FFS direct FFS direct Standard Standard l Cable Die Drawn Steel u gear Indication Printed Printed Printed Printed barrel Adjuster Indexing Indexing Indexing Indexing s Clamping Diameter 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm Shifter Length 96 mm

MRX Version Shorty Shorty Shorty Shorty Shifter Type Front / Micro adjust Front / Index Rear 2:1 Rear Shimano Rapid Rise Speeds 3 8 7 6 5 8 7 6 Derailleur SRAM & Shimano SRAM & Shimano Shimano Shimano Rapid Rise pati bility M Com- Crankset Triple Indexed Triple Indexed R Cable Pull Release FFS FFS Standard Standard X Cable Standard Steel gear Indication Printed Printed Printed Printed barrel Adjuster Indexing Indexing Indexing Indexing Clamping Diameter 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm 22.1 – 22.3 mm Shifter Length 64 mm

C a b l e H o u s i n g S h i f t e r A n a t o m y • use only new high quality cable and grip compressionless cable housing with end clamp bolt caps. washer • When choosing cable housing lengths, be sure to allow enough housing for an extreme turn of the handlebars in both directions. handlebar grip • note also, that different stem lengths and cable stop positions effects cable housing barrel adjuster housing length. © SRAM CORPORATION • 2008 SRAM TECHNICAL MANUAL 57 3.0 Plus / 3.0 / MRX Plus / MRX · Twist Shifters Assembly / Maintenance

1 A ss e m b l y C a b l e c h a n g e Front and Rear: Advice: • Slide the shifter onto the handlebar. • leave the shifter on the handlebar. – If necessary, move the brake lever to • no need to move other components. allow for shifter and handlebar grip. The shifter does not need to be opened. – Bar end users – don’t forget to leave • use only new high quality cable and room for the bar end. compressionless cable housing with • Rotate the shifter until the barrel endcaps. adjuster is beneath (but out of the way of) the brake lever. See Figure 1 (3.0 Plus / MRX Plus) or Figure 2 (3.0 / MRX) • tighten the 2.5 mm hex clamp bolt to • Detach the cable from the derailleur. 1.7 Nm (15 in.lbs.). • Cut the cable off 15 cm (6") from shifter • Slide the plastic washer onto the barrel adjuster. Discard old cable and handlebar. cable housing. • Slide the handlebar grip onto bar. • Rotate the shifter until the cable Caution: entry is visible. Never use lubricants or solvents to install handlebar grips. Handlebar grips • 3.0 / MRX only: Carefully peel back the provide safety function. corner of the grip cover shown in Fig. For this reason, they should be 2. Use your fingernail or a small screw 2 mounted in such a way as to make sure driver. they do not slip off handlebar! • Remove and discard the rest of the old • Feed the cable through the cable cable. housing and frame stops. • Feed the new cable through the cable • Attach cable to the derailleur. entry in the grip and out through the barrel adjuster. • Adjust indexing per derailleur instructions. • Feed the cable through the new cable housing and stops. Caution: • Attach the cable to the derailleur and Not recommended for use on thin walled adjust indexing per derailleur alluminum handlebars such as Hyperlite® instruction. type handlebars or Carbon handlebars.

Advice: M a i n t e n a n c e • Always check the front and rear brake • Clean all shifter parts using only water levers for proper operation. and mild soap. • if there is interference between shifters • use only Grip Shift Jonnisnot Grease for and brake levers, re-adjust lever and any shifter lubrication. shifter placement. • After proper cleaning relubricate the 3 • Check again for proper operation! areas shown in Fig. 3.

Grip Shift Jonnisnot Grease – very little

Grip Shift Jonnisnot Grease – very little Grip Shift Jonnisnot Grease – med. amount

58 95-7915-006-000, Rev. B © SRAM CORPORATION • 2008 SRAM TECHNICAL MANUAL 59 Cassettes · MTB / Road Technical Data / Assembly Requirements

PG 990 PG 980 P Application MTB MTB MTB MTB G technology Power Glide II Power Glide II Power Glide II Power Glide II largest Cog 34 T 32 T 34 T 32 T

9 Speeds 9 9 9 9 9 Chains SRAM / 9 speed index SRAM / 9 speed index SRAM / 9 speed index SRAM / 9 speed index bility

0 Compati Hubs 9 / 8 speed HG 9 / 8 speed HG 9 / 8 speed HG 9 / 8 speed HG Cogs 11/13/15/17/21/23/26/30/34 11/12/14/16/18/21/24/28/32 11/13/15/17/21/23/26/30/34 11/12/14/16/18/21/24/28/32 P lockring torque 40 Nm 40 Nm 40 Nm 40 Nm G Cogs SAPH 440 steel SAPH 440 steel SAPH 440 steel SAPH 440 steel Spider Aluminum, forged Aluminum, forged Aluminum Aluminum 9 Lockring Aluminum, anodized Aluminum, anodized Chrome Plated, Satin Chrome Plated, Satin 8 Rivets Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel 0 Design Finish Pearl Ni-Chrome Plated Pearl Ni-Chrome Plated Pearl Ni-Chrome Plated Pearl Ni-Chrome Plated

PG 970 Application MTB MTB Road Road Road technology Power Glide II Power Glide II Power Glide II Power Glide II Power Glide II largest Cog 34 T 32 T 26 T 23 T 23 T

P Speeds 9 9 9 9 9 G Chains SRAM / 9 speed index SRAM / 9 speed index SRAM / 9 speed index SRAM / 9 speed index SRAM / 9 speed index bility

Compati Hubs 9 / 8 speed HG 9 / 8 speed HG 9 / 8 speed HG 9 / 8 speed HG 9 / 8 speed HG 9 Cogs 11/13/15/17/20/23/26/30/34 11/12/14/16/18/21/24/28/32 12/13/14/15/17/19/21/23/26 12/13/14/15/16/17/19/21/23 11/12/13/14/15/17/19/21/23 7 lockring torque 40 Nm 40 Nm 40 Nm 40 Nm 40 Nm 0 Weight 410 g 330 g 230 g 210 g 210 g Cogs SAPH 440 steel SAPH 440 steel SAPH 440 steel SAPH 440 steel SAPH 440 steel Lockring Chrome Plated, Satin Chrome Plated, Satin Aluminum, anodized Aluminum, anodized Aluminum, anodized

Design Screws Steel / Zinc Coat Steel / Zinc Coat Steel / Zinc Coat Steel / Zinc Coat Steel / Zinc Coat Finish Chrome Plated, Satin Chrome Plated, Satin ni-Chrome Plated ni-Chrome Plated ni-Chrome Plated

P PG 970 PG 950 Application Road MTB MTB Road Road G technology Power Glide II Power Glide II Power Glide II Power Glide II Power Glide II 9 largest Cog 21 T 34 T 32 T 26 T 26 T 7 Speeds 9 9 9 9 9 Chains SRAM / 9 speed index SRAM / 9 speed index SRAM / 9 speed index SRAM / 9 speed index SRAM / 9 speed index

0 bility

Compati Hubs 9 / 8 speed HG 9 / 8 speed HG 9 / 8 speed HG 9 / 8 speed HG 9 / 8 speed HG P Cogs 11/12/13/14/15/16/17/19/21 11/13/15/17/20/23/26/30/34 11/12/14/16/18/21/24/28/32 12/13/14/15/17/19/21/23/26 11/12/13/15/17/19/21/23/26 lockring torque 40 Nm 40 Nm 40 Nm 40 Nm 40 Nm G Cogs SAPH 440 steel Steel Steel SAPH 440 steel SAPH 440 steel 9 Lockring Aluminum, anodized Forged Steel Forged Steel Forged Steel Forged Steel 5 Screw Steel / Zinc Coat Steel / Zinc Coat Steel / Zinc Coat Steel / Zinc Coat Steel / Zinc Coat

0 Design Finish Ni-Chrome Plated ni-Chrome Plated ni-Chrome Plated Ni-Chrome Plated Ni-Chrome Plated

60 95-7915-006-000, Rev. B Cassettes · MTB / Road Technical Data / Assembly Requirements MTB

PG 950 Application Road Road technology Power Glide II Power Glide II largest Cog 28 T 23 T

P Speeds 9 9 G Chains SRAM / 9 speed index SRAM / 9 speed index bility

Compati Hubs 9 / 8 speed HG 9 / 8 speed HG 9 Cogs 11/12/13/14/16/18/21/24/28 12/13/14/15/16/17/19/21/23 5 lockring torque 40 Nm 40 Nm 0 Weight 249 g 220 g Cogs SAPH 440 steel SAPH 440 steel Lockring Forged Steel Forged Steel

Design Screw Steel / Zinc Coat Steel / Zinc Coat Finish Ni-Chrome Plated Ni-Chrome Plated

PG 850 Application MTB MTB MTB Road Road technology Power Glide II Power Glide II Power Glide II Power Glide II Power Glide II largest Cog 32 T 30 T 28 T 26 T 23 T

P Speeds 8 8 8 8 8 G Chains SRAM / 8 speed index SRAM / 8 speed index SRAM / 8 speed index SRAM / 8 speed index SRAM / 8 speed index bility

Compati Hubs 9 / 8 speed HG 9 / 8 speed HG 9 / 8 speed HG 9 / 8 speed HG 9 / 8 speed HG 8 Cogs 11/12/14/16/18/21/26/32 11/13/15/17/20/23/26/30 11/12/14/16/18/21/24/28 12/13/15/17/19/21/23/26 12/13/14/15/17/19/21/23 5 lockring torque 40 Nm 40 Nm 40 Nm 40 Nm 40 Nm 0 Cogs SAPH 440 steel SAPH 440 steel SAPH 440 steel SAPH 440 steel SAPH 440 steel Lockring Forged Steel Forged Steel Forged Steel Forged Steel Forged Steel Screw Steel / Zinc Coat Steel / Zinc Coat Steel / Zinc Coat Steel / Zinc Coat Steel / Zinc Coat

Design Finish Ni-Chrome Plated ni-Chrome Plated ni-Chrome Plated ni-Chrome Plated ni-Chrome Plated

P PG 830 PG 730 Application MTB MTB MTB MTB G technology Power Glide II Power Glide II Power Glide II Power Glide II 8 largest Cog 32 T 30 T 28T 32T 3 Speeds 8 8 8 7 Chains SRAM / 8 speed index SRAM / 8 speed index SRAM / 8 speed index SRAM / 7 speed index

0 bility

Compati Hubs 9 / 8 speed HG 9 / 8 speed HG 9 / 8 speed HG 7 speed HG P Cogs 11/12/14/16/18/21/26/32 11/13/15/17/20/23/26/30 11/12/14/16/18/21/24/28 12/14/16/18/21/26/32 lockring torque 40 Nm 40 Nm 40 Nm 40 Nm G Cogs Steel Steel Steel Steel 7 Lockring Forged Steel Forged Steel Forged Steel Forged Steel 3 Screw Steel / Zinc Coat Steel / Zinc Coat Steel / Zinc Coat Steel / black Zinc Coat

0 Design Finish Ni-Chrome Plated Ni-Chrome Plated Ni-Chrome Plated ni-Chrome Plated

1 A ss e m b l y To replace the sprocket do as follows: • Position the cassette cluster and indivi- • Remove the lockring by using cassette duel sprockets on the cassette body by tool (1, Fig. 3) and a chain wrench (2) to aligning the spline pattern (Fig. 1). hold the cassette. • Screw the lockring in to the cassette • Disassemble the sprocket cluster by body and tighten it to 40 Nm (350 in.lbs.) unscrewing the small bolt on the by using a cassette tool (1, Fig. 2) like the backside of the cassette. Park Tool® FR-5 or Shimano® and a chain • Replace worn or damaged sprocket and wrench (2). re-assemble sprockets and spacers in • Adjust the rear derailleur according to the correct order and re-install the bolt. the installation advice from the derailleur • Make sure that all the splines on the manufacturer. cogs are aligned to each other and the cassette body pattern. Advice: • Tighten the cassette with 40 Nm (350 Due to the optimized stability of the rear in.lbs.) (see ASS E M b ly ). wheel, there is less space between the right spoke flange and the sprocket cassette. This means that not all spoke protector discs available on the market will fit. Please carry out a trial assembly 1 2 run before specifying spoke protector discs (spoke protector discs must not rub against the sprocket cassette).

M a i n t e n a n c e Advice: • the only maintenance necessary on the cassette is to replace worn sprockets. • if the chain jumps repeatedly on a sprocket with correct derailleur setting 2 it might be sufficient to replace only the chain. If the new chain also jumps on the sprocket the sprocket is worn out and should be replaced. • Always put on a new chain when you replace worn sprockets.

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62 95-7915-006-000, Rev. B Power Chains · MTB / Road Technical Data / Assembly requirements MTB

PC 991 PC 991 Hollow Pin PC 991 Cross Step PC 971 PC 951 P Application MTB / Road MTB / Road MTB / Road MTB / Road MTB / Road o Max. No. of sprockets 9 only 9 only 9 only 9 only 9 only w Compatibility Front Truvativ / HG / EXA-Drive truvativ / HG / EXA-Drive truvativ / HG / EXA-Drive truvativ / HG / EXA-Drive truvativ / HG / EXA-Drive e Compatibility Rear HG / PG / EXA-Drive HG / PG / EXA-Drive HG / PG / EXA-Drive HG / PG / EXA-Drive HG / PG / EXA-Drive Dimension 1/ " x 11/ " 1/ " x 11/ " 1/ " x 11/ " 1/ " x 11/ " 1/ " x 11/ " r 2 128 2 128 2 128 2 128 2 128 Length 6.65 mm 6.35 mm 6.65 mm 6.65 mm 6.65 mm Riveting Step Cylindrical Cross Step Step Step

c Pin Chrome Hardened Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes h Push Power 2000 N / 450 lbs. 2000 N / 450 lbs. 2500 N / 562 lbs. 2000 N / 450 lbs. 2000 N / 450 lbs. a Min. Tensile Strength 9000 N / 2023 lbs. 9000 N / 2023 lbs. 9000 N / 2023 lbs. 9000 N / 2023 lbs. 9000 N / 2023 lbs. i external Pin Plate Nickel Plated nickel Plated nickel Plated nickel Plated Grey n internal Pin Plate Nickel Plated nickel Plated nickel Plated Grey Grey s Connecting Method 1 Power Link Gold or Pin Power Link Gold Power Link Gold Power Link Gold or Pin Power Link Gold or Pin Design

1 Caution: Hollow Pin and Cross Step chains connecting method: with Power Link only (no pin)!

PC 890 PC 870 PC 850 PC 830 Saltshaker PC 830 P Application MTB / Road MTB / Road MTB / Road MTB / Road MTB / Road o Max. No. of sprockets max. 8 max. 8 max. 8 max. 8 max. 8 w Compatibility Front HG / IG / PG / EXA-Drive HG / IG / PG / EXA-Drive HG / IG / PG / EXA-Drive HG / IG / EXA-Drive HG / IG / EXA-Drive e Compatibility Rear HG / HG-I / IG / PG / EXA-Drive HG / HG-I / IG / PG / EXA-Drive HG / HG-I / IG / PG / EXA-Drive HG / HG-I / IG / PG / EXA-Drive HG / HG-I / IG / PG / EXA-Drive Dimension 1/ " x 3/ " 1/ " x 3/ " 1/ " x 3/ " 1/ " x 3/ " 1/ " x 3/ " r 2 32 2 32 2 32 2 32 2 32 Length 7.0 mm 7.0 mm 7.0 mm 7.0 mm 7.0 mm Riveting Step Step Step Step Step

c Pin h Chrome Hardened Yes Yes Yes No No Push Power 2000 N / 450 lbs. 2000 N / 450 lbs. 2000 N / 450 lbs. 1300 N / 292 lbs. 1500 N / 340 lbs. a Min. Tensile Strength 9000 N / 2023 lbs. 9000 N / 2023 lbs. 9000 N / 2023 lbs. 9000 N / 2023 lbs. 9000 N / 2023 lbs. i external Pin Plate Silver / Nickel Plated Silver / Nickel Plated Grey / Polished Light Grey Grey / Polished n internal Pin Plate Silver / Nickel Plated Grey / Polished Grey / Polished Light Grey Grey / Polished s Connecting Method Power Link Silver Power Link Silver or Pin Power Link Silver or Pin Power Link SS2 oder Pin Power Link Silver or Pin Design

PC 10 Saltshaker PC 10 PC 10C P Application MTB MTB MTB o Max. No. of sprockets max. 7 max. 7 max. 7 w Compatibility Front Single / HG Single / HG Single / HG e Compatibility Rear Single / HG Single / HG Single / HG Dimension 1/ " x 3/ " 1/ " x 3/ " 1/ " x 3/ " r 2 32 2 32 2 32 Length 6.9 mm 6.9 mm 7.1 mm Riveting Step Step Step

c Pin h Chrome Hardened No No No Push Power 1000 N / 225 lbs. 1000 N / 225 lbs. 1000 N / 225 lbs. a Min. Tensile Strength 9000 N / 2023 lbs. 9000 N / 2023 lbs. 9000 N / 2023 lbs. i external Pin Plate Light Grey Brown Light Grey n internal Pin Plate Light Grey Brown Light Grey s Connecting Method Power Link SS1 or Pin Power Link Grey or Pin Pin only Design

PC 1 Saltshaker PC 1 Ni PC 1 P Application Gear Hubs Gear Hubs Gear Hubs o Max. No. of sprockets 1 1 1 w Compatibility Front Single Single Single e Compatibility Rear Single Single Single Dimension 1/ " x 1/ " 1/ " x 1/ " 1/ " x 1/ " r 2 8 2 8 2 8 Length 7.8 mm 7.8 mm 8.9 mm Riveting Step Step V shape

c Pin h Chrome Hardened No No No Push Power 800 N / 180 lbs. 800 N / 180 lbs. 800 N / 180 lbs. a Min. Tensile Strength 9000 N / 2023 lbs. 9000 N / 2023 lbs. 9000 N / 2023 lbs. i external Pin Plate Light Grey Silver / Nickel Plated Brown n internal Pin Plate Light Grey Silver / Nickel Plated Brown s Connecting Method Snap Lock or Pin Snap Lock, 3pcs Connection Link or Pin Design

64 95-7915-006-000, Rev. B Power Chains · MTB / Road Assembly / Maintenance MTB

PC 1090R / PC 1090 / PC 991 / PC 971 / PC 951 / PC 8 9 0 / PC 1070 / PC 1050 / PC 1030 PC 870 / PC 850 / PC 8 3 0 / P c 1 0 1 " 11 " 1 " 3 " 1 " 11 " 1 ( /2 x / 128 ) ( /2 x / 32 a n d /2 x / 128 )

Chain length: Chain length: (A chain tool will be required to shorten (A chain tool will be required to shorten the chain.) the chain.) • Replacing a worn chain: • Replacing a worn chain: Measure the worn chain and shorten the Measure the worn chain and shorten the new to the same length. new to the same length. • Initial assembly: • Initial assembly: (1 Link + Power Lock) Shorten the chain to the length speci- Shorten the chain to the length specified by the derailleur manufacturer. fied by the derailleur manufacturer. SRAM derailleurs: SRAM derailleurs: 2 place the chain over largest front chain- • Place the chain over largest front wheel and largest rear sprocket and add chainwheel and largest rear sprocket 1 link + Power Lock (Fig.1). (Fig. 6). For rear suspension frame, position the rear suspension for the Closing chain with Power Lock: greatest chain length required. Caution: • Add 2 links or 1 link + Power Link (Fig. 6). • use Power Lock only with SRAM chains! Closing chain with Power Link: • use only Power Lock to close 10 speed Caution: chains (no Pin)! • use Power Link only with SRAM 3 • use only Power Lock (black coloured) chains! for PC 1090R, PC 1090, PC 1070, PC 1050, • use only Power Link to close Hollow PC 1030 to avoid material damage or the Pin chains and Cross Step chains (no rider to fall off his bicycle resulting in Pin)! injury. • use only as specified, to avoid material damage or the rider to fall off his • Fit chain, insert both halves of the bicycle resulting in injury: Power Lock into the chain ends (Fig. 2) Power Link Gold (gold coloured): and bring the ends together (Fig. 3) on for PC 991 Hollow Pin, PC 991 Cross Step, 4 the bottom side of the drivetrain (no ten- PC 991, PC 971, PC951 sion side). Power Link Silver (silver coloured): • Pull chain apart until you feel some for PC 890, PC 870, PC 850, PC 830 resistance (Fig. 4). Power Link SS2 (light grey coloured): • Rotate the chain so the Power Lock is für PC 830 Saltshaker positioned on the top side of the drive- Power Link SS1 (light grey coloured): train (Fig. 5). für PC 10 Saltshaker • Pedal forward while holding bike firmly Power Link Grey (grey coloured): in place (Fig. 5) until you hear click for PC 10 sound. The Power Lock is now on its 5 place and safely closed. Closing: • Fit chain, bring the ends together and Opening: insert both halves of the Power Link into Once the Power Lock is installed it can the chain ends. (Fig. 2) only be removed by means of a Chain tool. • Press both halves of the Power Link together (Fig. 3) and lock in place by Caution: pulling the chain apart. (Fig. 4) • Power Lock is for one-time use only! Opening: • Always use a new Power Lock when Press both plates of the Power Link fitting a new chain. together (Fig. 3) while sliding the chain • failure to shorten the chain properly or ends together (unlock). Remove the two to lock it exactly into place may cause halves of the link from the chain ends. 6 damage to the chain and eventually total chain failure, material damage or Caution: the rider to fall off his bicycle resulting • Always use a new Power Link when in injury. fitting a new chain. • worn sprockets should also be re- • Failure to shorten the chain properly or to placed when a new chain is fitted. lock it exactly into place may cause damage to the chain and eventually total chain failure, material damage or the rider to fall off his bicycle resulting in injury. (2 links) • worn sprockets should also be replaced when a new chain is fitted.

7 Closing standard version with clamping pin: Closing chain with 3pcs Connection Link: Fit chain, bring the two ends together • Fit the shortened chain, bring the two and press pin through with assembly ends together and connect with the tool (Fig. 12). The pin must extend by the chain lock. The chain lock consists of same amount at both outer plates. It must an outer plate with pins (1, Fig. 10), an be possible to move the connecting link outer plate (2) and a retaining spring (3). slightly. • Insert outer plate with pins (1) into the chain ends, attach outer plate (2) and press chain lock together (1+2). • Attach retaining spring (3) with the 8 P C 1 closed end of the retaining ring pointing 1 " 1 " ( /2 x /8 ) in the direction of chain travel (Fig. 10). • Slide retaining spring in the direction Chain length: of arrow (4, Fig. 11) to engage it in the (A chain tool will be required to shorten the grooves in the pins. chain.) • Replacing a worn chain: Closing standard version with clamping pin: Measure the worn chain and shorten the Fit chain, bring the two ends together and 9 new to the same length. press pin (Fig. 12) through with assembly • Initial assembly: tool. The pin must extend by the same Shorten the chain to the length speci- amount at both outer plates. It must be fied by the drivetrain manufacturer. possible to move the connecting link SRAM components: slightly. Place the chain over front chainwheel and rear sprocket (Fig. 7). For rear suspension frame, position the rear suspension for the greatest chain length M a i n t e n a n c e / C ar e required. • Clean dirty chains before oiling. Do not 10 use any acidic agents. Cleaning agent Closing chain with Snap Lock: must be rinsed off after a few minutes Caution: with water. Apply oil after chain is com- 1 Use Snap Lock only with SRAM chains! pletely dried. • Regular lubrication will extend the • Fit the shortened chain, bring the ends chain's service life. Apply oil to the together and connect with the Snap chain links rollers and allow to work in. 2 3 Lock. Place the outer plate on one pin (Fig. 8). • Gently flex the chain until the outside connector plate snaps into position over 11 the second pin (Fig. 9).

Caution: • Make sure plate is fully seated in the pin channel and plates are parallel to 4 each other. • if movement of the connector plate is noticed a new Snap Lock must be used. • Snap Lock is for one-time use only! • Always use a new Snap Lock when fitting a new chain. 12 • failure to shorten the chain properly or to lock it exactly into place may cause damage to the chain and eventually total chain failure, material damage or the rider to fall off his bicycle resulting in injury. • worn sprockets should also be replaced when a new chain is fitted.

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