flack derail instructions
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1. IMPORTANT have the installation done by a professional bike mechanic Flak J acket Cables are a fully shielded cable system which depend on Shield Lock ferrules These ferrules must not fit too tightly through the holes in the cable stops If your cable stops have unusually small holes they will pinch the e L A K J Xe KE I ma tubes and create extra friction in the system The cable stop holes should be 2 4mm in diameter or larger They need to be filed if they are undersized DERAILLEUR CABLE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS THREAD THE CABLE Install the inner wire into the shifter and thread it through the housing and shield The front derailleur cable will be sealed with the rubber Overcoat CUT THE HOUSING ai Using bicycle cable cutters cut the Flak Jacket cable housing to C oa En length Keep the housing as short as cia 1 possible while avoiding sharp bends ath IT FOR TOP TUBE i ROUTING The Overcoat is installed over the Shield Lock ferrule tube at the seat tube cable stop i ir l Use an awl or other pointed e ii object to flare open the housing liner NOTE If your cable cutters are not very sharp and in excellent condition don t even try to cut it For full suspension bikes be sure to use enough housing near the rear pivot to allow for suspension travel INSERT THE CABLE FERRULES mmmh CABLE STOP If the housing end goes to a shifter e a a put on a conventional2. STOP For under the bottom bracket routing Included are two pieces of semi rigid black tubing The longer one is for the front derailleur These are installed into the cable guide under the bottom bracket iat The cable shield that runs from the down tube cable stops to the bottom bracket cable guide and from the bottom bracket cable guide to the rear derailleur is then installed over the black tubing 2002 Avid LLC www avidbike com Email tech avidbike com Follow these instructions carefully If you do not understand the instructions
3. ferrule Fi If the housing end goes to a cable stop put on one of f z ct yy FOR UNDER THE BOTTOM i BRACKET ROUTING the Shield Lock ferrules ad The Overcoat is installed ai iL over the end of the black tubing CUT THE RED CABLE SHIELD TUBING E Measure the distance between cable stops where any exposed cable runs and cut the tubing 1 4 to 1 2 inch shorter than the distance you measure TOP TUBE ROUTING ATTACH THE CABLE TO THE DERAILLEUR Tighten the cable anchor bolt onto the cable to the manufacturer s specifications Cut off the excess cable and crimp on the enclosed cable end 1 1 1 I 1 1 dunes Te na ouTNG TEST THE SYSTEM Shift through the gears to ensure the cables are seated properly and operate smoothly Make sure the cable has not slipped at the cable anchor bolt Re torque if necessary Yer done NOTE For under the bottom bracket routing measure from the down tube cable stop to the bottom bracket for both the front and rear derailleur Then measure from the bottom bracket to the rear cable stop on the chainstay NOTE This kit includes many parts to account for different possible derailleur cable routings Depending on your specific bike PUT IE IN PLACE p 7 r r you may need to use the pieces differently than stated here Install the housing and cable shields into their proper locations inserting the Shield Lock ferrule tubes into the cable shield at the cable stops CABLE
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