SWORD RD011-004 Black Rear Der 2x and 1x Derailleur Installation Guide

SWORD RD011-004 Black Rear Der 2x and 1x Derailleur

Specifications

• Product: SWORD Black Rear Der 2x and 1x
• Model: RD011-004
• Manufacturer: www.microSHIFT.com

Product Usage Instructions

Important Notice

• REMINDER

Before installing the products, please read and understand the installation procedures. Improper installation can lead to premature product failures or even injuries. If you have any questions on how to install, please contact us or consult with a professional bicycle mechanic.

Tools and Supplies

1. Torque wrench
2. 4mm & 5mm Hex bits
3. Allen wrenches
4. Chain breaker
5. Cable cutter

Part I: Attaching the Rear Derailleur
Attach the rear derailleur to the bike ensuring proper engagement with the B-tension adjustment screw.

1. Rear Derailleur Attachment
2. Attach the rear derailleur to the bike. Make sure the B-tension washer is above the derailleur dropout and engages correctly with the B-tension adjustment screw.
3. Tighten the rear derailleur fixing bolt to 8-10 Nm with a 5mm hex bit torque wrench. Check to make sure that the derailleur can rotate freely.

Part II: Fixing the Rear Derailleur
Tighten the rear derailleur fixing bolt to 8-10 Nm using a 5mm hex bit torque wrench. Ensure free rotation of the derailleur.

1. H-Limit Screw Adjustment
2. Adjust the high-limit screw until the guide pulley aligns with the outer edge of the smallest cog.

Part III: Routing the Cable
Route the cable through the shifter, housing, and rear derailleur. Secure the cable underneath the cable fixing bolt and washer, ensuring proper seating. Tighten to 5-7 Nm.

1. Proper Cable Housing
   Every frame manufacturer has different cable routing guidelines, so make sure you consult those before cutting the housing. SWORD works best when there is not too much of a curve in the housing, and not too little slack either. Make sure the cable ferrule and housing fully seat in the barrel adjuster.

Part IV: Chain Installation
Wrap the chain around the chainring and largest cassette cog, then cut the chain according to manufacturer instructions. Route the chain over the smallest cog, guide pulley, derailment prevention plate, and tension pulley.

1. Cable Installation
2. Before installing the cable, use the small shift lever to shift to the highest gear.
3. Route the cable through the shifter, housing, and rear derailleur.
4. Route the cable underneath the cable fixing bolt and washer. Make sure the cable is resting in the groove under the washer. Tighten to 5-7 Nm.
5. Cut the cable and attach the cable end.

Chain Sizing

1. Wrap the chain around the chainring and the largest cassette cog without routing through the rear derailleur. Stretch the chain tight.
2. Place two inner links next to each other on the chainring. Add two extra inner link and cut the chain there.
3. Cut the chain using a chain breaker.

Route the chain over the smallest cog, in front of the guide pulley, behind the derailment prevention plate, and behind the tension pulley. Wrap the chain around the chainring and connect the chain according to the chain manufacturer’s instruction manual.

Part V: Shifting Adjustment
Shift from the smallest cog to the 2nd smallest cog by pressing the lower thumb trigger lever on the shifter. If the chain doesn’t move, turn the barrel adjuster on the shifter counter-clockwise. Repeat until the derailleur shifts to the 2nd smallest cog.

Now make several shifts up and down the cassette. If shifting is slow to move to a larger cog, turn the barrel adjuster counter-clockwise. If the shifting is slow to move to a smaller cog, turn the barrel adjuster clockwise.

L-Limit Screw Adjustment
Shift to the largest cog on the cassette. Using your hand, try to push the rear derailleur past the largest cog. If the derailleur can move past the cog, adjust the low limit screw.

Tighten the low-limit screw until you can’t move the derailleur past the largest cog. Shift down and back up to the largest cog. If it is slow to shift to the largest cog, loosen the low limit screw.

1x B-Tension Adjustment
The SWORD 1x and 2x derailleurs have different B-tension adjustments. Identity your setup and adjust the B-limit screw accordingly. Using incorrect setup may damage the products or lead to poor shifting performance.

Use a ruler to measure the pulley gap between the guide pulley and the tallest teeth of the largest cog. Turn the B-tension screw to move the pulley further or closer to the cog. There should be a 4-6mm gap between the guide pulley and the tallest tooth of the largest cog.

2x B-Tension Adjustment
With the chain in the smallest chainring and largest cog, use a ruler to measure the pulley gap between the guide pulley and the tallest teeth of the largest cog. Turn the B-tension screw to move the pulley further or closer to the cog. There should be a 4-6mm gap between the guide pulley and the tallest tooth of the largest cog.

While still in the small chaining, shift to the smallest cog. Check for slack in the chain.

While still in the small chaining, shift to the smallest cog. If you notice slack in the chain turn the b-tension screw clockwise until the return spring stop screw no longer contacts the stop.

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RD011-004
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FAQ

Q: What tools are required for installation?
A: Torque wrench, 4mm & 5mm Hex bits, Allen wrenches, Chain breaker, Cable cutter.

Q: How should I adjust the high-limit screw?
A: Align the guide pulley with the outer edge of the smallest cog.

Q: What should I do if shifting is slow?
A: Adjust the barrel adjuster counter-clockwise for larger cogs and clockwise for smaller cogs.

References

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