Introduction
Setting up an e*thirteen 12s 9-46T TRS+ cassette to work with Shimano® 12 speed drivetrains - With a few simple tips in mind, you'll have your bike up and running in no time.
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RD-M9100-SGS XTR 1X Long Cage
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RD-M8100-SGS XT 1X Long Cage
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RD-M7100-SGS SLX 1X Long Cage
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GS Medium Cage Derailleurs
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SGS Long Cage Derailleurs for double chainring setups.
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KMC X12 chains
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SRAM(tm) Eagle(tm) 12 speed Chains
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YBN 12 Speed Chains
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e*thirteen 12 speed chain
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Set the clutch switch lever to OFF
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Back the b-limit screw out until it no longer protrudes against the stopper plate tab
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Install the Derailleur using a 5mm hex key
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Finish tightening using the torque wrench with the 5mm hex bit socket: 8-10Nm
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Adjust the derailleur top adjustment bolt so that the upper pulley wheel is aligned with the outer edge of the smallest cassette cog using the 2mm hex key
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Make sure the shifter is shifted to the highest gear (smallest cog) by pressing the small shift release lever repeatedly, then install a new cable in your shifter. Route the cable through the shift housing to the derailleur.
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Route the shift cable through the derailleur and around the groove of the cable anchor washer.
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Pull the cable taught, and tighten the cable anchor bolt using the 4mm hex wrench.
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Remove slack from the cable by actuating the shift lever several times or pulling on exposed cable.
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Resecure the shift cable by loosening the anchor bolt, then pulling the cable just taught, then re-tighten the anchor bolt. Torque the anchor bolt to 6-7Nm.
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Cut the cable and install a cable end crimp.
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Wrap the uncut chain around the chainring and the largest cog on the cassette. Set the last roller on one end of the chain next to a roller on the long-end of the chain.
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Break the chain at your measured length using the chain breaking tool.
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Install the chain through the derailleur and connect the two ends of the chain, following the chain manufacturers quick-link installations instructions.
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Thread the B-limit screw in until the slack is taken out of the chain by the derailleur
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Slowly pedal the cranks forward and shift the derailleur to the lowest gear position, so that the chain is on the largest cassette sprocket.
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Adjust the low gear stop screw so that the upper guide pulley is centered on the largest cassette sprocket
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Verify that the chain will not overshift into the spokes by gently pressing on the downshift paddle while pedaling the cranks forward and watching the chain movement.
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Shift the chain onto the largest cassette cog
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For Full Suspension Bikes: Adjust the b-limit screw until the alignment mark on the inside surface of the derailleur cage is aligned with the tips of the teeth on the largest cassette sprocket (46T)
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Turn the cranks and shift the chain into one of the sprockets in the center of the cassette
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Adjust the barrel adjuster to eliminate running noise on the cassette if any is present
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Sight down the back of the bike to see if the chain needs to be adjusted in towards the wheel (turn barrel counter-clockwise) or out (turn barrel clockwise)
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Shift gears up and down through the cassette, pausing on each sprocket to listen for ticking/running noise, adjusting the barrel 1 click at a time to eliminate noise
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Switch the clutch switch lever to ON, and Shift through all the gears one last time to check for any outstanding issues - make small adjustments (1 click) at a time if necessary.. A little goes a long way!
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Thanks for reading, now get out there and ride!
Thanks for reading, now get out there and ride!