Cycle Cross Chain Catcher Installation Instructions (K13 - K-Edge
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1. CYCLING SOLUTIONS MADE IN USA Cycle Cross Chain Catcher Installation Instructions K13 020 31 8 8 34 9 K13 021 31 8 amp 34 9 K13 022 31 8 amp 34 9 K13 023 31 8 amp 34 9 K1d 020 K13 022 K13 021 K13 023 SINGLE SINGLE HL DOUBLE DOUBLE HL Description The K Edge Cross Chain Catcher series is designed to eliminate chain drop on the lowest chainring due to hard shifts cross chain shifting and or rough terrain while riding In addition chain drop on the single chainring cycle cross due to rough terrain Furthermore the Chain Catcher Pad itself is designed to allow for bottom chain derailment without chain drop when back pedaling is necessary for foot adjustment and will re align the chain when forward pedaling is resumed Compatibility K13 020 and K13 021 Cross catchers are compatible with framesets that allow for a low mounting position of our clamp Minimum of 53 2mm from the bottom of the cross clamp to the center axis of the crank spindle is required for a 32T chainring K13 022 and K13 023 Cross XL chain catchers are compatible with carbon fiber frames that have a web or large gusset between the down tube and the seat tube of the frame This web prevents our original cross catchers 020 and 021 from mounting low enough to be effective Warnings All K Edge products are to be installed by a professional bike mechanic These instructions are generalized to accommodate a wide range of setups for a bike If yo2. by loosening the bolt and sliding the chain catcher pad horizontally on the clamp o Check the position of the clamp to ensure the chain catcher pad isn t completely pushed against the slider on the clamp and the pad is parallel to the chain Support Contact If problem s still persist after troubleshooting please contact K Edge Support for further assistance at info K Edge com immediately Please be sure to include your full name phone number K Edge product purchased brand and model of bike crankset with ring sizes front derailleur cassette size if applicable rear derailleur if applicable and a brief description of your problem
3. AMP K13 020 CROSS DOUBLE LARGE CHAINRING LARGE CHAINRING CLEARANCE BETWEN PAD AND CHAIN CHAIN K13 021 CROSS SINGLE K13 021 CROSS SINGLE K EDGE RING GUARD K EDGE RING GUA CLEARANCE BETWEN EAE PAD AND CHAIN CHAIN FRONT VIEW K13 022 CROSS SINGLE XL K13 022 CROSS SINGLEXL pence RING GUARD CLEARANCE BETWEN PAD AND CHAIN K EDGE RING GUARD CHAIN FRONT VIEW FRONT DERAILLEUR CLAMP K13 023 CROSS DOUBLE XL FRONT DERAILLEUR CLAMP K13 023 CROSS DOUBLE XL LARGE CHAINRING CLEARANCE BETWEN LARGE CHAINRING PAD AND CHAIN CHAIN FRONT VIEW 4 Using a 3mm Allen key tighten the clamp bolt Do not exceed 2 N m 5 Using same 3mm Allen key tighten chain catcher pad Tighten to 2 to 3 N m Installation for single ring pads is the same as above including next set of instructions for the tab on the single ring pad 1 Adjust the clamp to position the tab on the single ring pad to sit approximately 6 5mm 7mm above the chain links depending on the chain manufacturer Single ring pad s are designed to allow bottom chain derailment when back pedaling is necessary for foot adjustments and will re engage the chain when returned to a forward rotation A B DETAIL A DETAIL B 6 9 7 0mm CLEARANCE c i f DETAIL C DETAIL D 6 5 7 0mm CLEARANCE 2 Follow the same tightening instructions as stated in previous installation instructions to complete the installation 3 De rail the chain o
4. ff of the bottom of the chainring and back pedal to check for proper height of the tab over the chain links Proper installation will guide the chain off the chainrings allowing the chainring to back pedal and will reengage when forward motion is resumed Troubleshooting e Chain drops even though chain catcher pad is installed o Check the chain catcher pad for proper adjustment o Check the pad of the chain catcher to ensure that it is approximately 0 5mm distance away from the chain itself o Check the height of the pad in conjunction with the chain to ensure the pad isn t sitting too low and allowing the chain to drop off e There is a clicking sound while riding o Check the chain catcher pad to ensure it isn t adjusted too close to the chainring bolts but still close enough to catch the chain if it were to fall e Chain is rubbing on the chain catcher pad o Check the chain catcher pad so it isn t adjusted too closely to the chain itself it should be approximately 0 5mm distance from the chain o Adjust the height of the tab on single ring pads to ensure room for the chain to raise when back pedaling e Chain is rubbing on the chain catcher after installation of the chain catcher clamp o Check the adjustment of the chain catcher clamp and verify that no contact is being made between the clamp and front derailleur e Chain catcher pad isn t adjustable o Adjust the position of the chain catcher pad at the slider
5. ur setup does not match what is being described take extra care in the process of your setup and contact K Edge Support if you have any questions Improper installation of any K Edge product or use outside of its design intentions could lead not only to damaging the bike but could also cause personal injury to the rider Parts Included 1x Cross Chain Catcher Pad 020 021 022 or 023 1x M4 x 8mm socket head stainless steel bolt 1x M4 Flat washer 1x Clamp 020 amp 022 31 8mm or 34 9mm diameter SSS Tools Items Required Metric Allen Set 8mm for mounting bolts v Torque wrench Minimum 2 N m Installation Steps Installation for Double crank set s 1 Place K Edge Clamp below front derailleur clamp and lightly tighten the clamp bolt 2 Slide the chain catcher pad onto the clamp and lightly tighten See image below 31 8mm or sa mm Clamp K EDGE CROSS PAD l FLAT WASHER 3 Center the clamp on the seat tube and check for proper clearance of chain catcher pad from the chain and chainring XL pads are long enough to make contact with the chainring bolts if not given the proper distance between the pad and the chain The bottom of the pad should sit just below the chain links and should have approximately 0 5mm clearance between chain catcher pad and chain by sliding the pad towards the chain See images below for reference FRONT DERAILLEUR CLAMP K13 020 CROSS DOUBLE FRONT DERAILLEUR CL
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