Help needed with rear mech [pics]

theotherjake
theotherjake Posts: 237
edited October 2010 in MTB workshop & tech
Ive been having trouble indexing my gears correctly, I have noticed that the cage isnt parallel with the cassette. The smaller wheels dont align up with the chain, Is this normal for a SRAM XO?

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  • chedabob
    chedabob Posts: 1,133
    Have you bashed the rear mech?
  • theotherjake
    theotherjake Posts: 237
    I did knock it going through a doorway but wouldnt say it was bash.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    bent hanger. setting up is just the same as for shimano other than the top jockey wheel to cassette distance.

    If you need set up info download it from Srams webby or read the info on Sheldon or Parktools webbys.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • theotherjake
    theotherjake Posts: 237
    So the cage should be in line with the cassette?
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    yes

    the mech hanger is the obvious culprit. Removable hangers have their positives but they also are less strong, more flexy and often don't sit/align perfectly, compared to welded hangers. So you need to give them a tweak sometimes.

    I take no responsibility for the following but...... I'd just grab the hanger and bend it straight. Don't come running to me if it snaps off though :wink: Also check the bolts holding the hanger on are tight.
    Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer

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