63 Continental Sport Tourist

[rollfaster]

Premo example!
Is the pivot bolt on the rear derailleur to tight?

I don't know what's going on with it, I'm taking it to a friend next week. I can rebuild Coaster brakes all day long, but derailleurs are complicated to me. He's gonna adjust everything and true the wheels so I can ride this beautiful machine!

 

[Eric Amlie]

Yep, that rear derailleur should be able to pivot freely between two stop points. The default position is about 5 o'clock with chain tension.

 

[rollfaster]

Premo example!
Is the pivot bolt on the rear derailleur to tight?

Yep, I can't even get it to loosen, don't want to break it off. I'm soaking it with some lubricant.

 

[GTs58]

It's just a hex socket and a nut on the back. I've had a few where someone cranked these up real tight for some reason, but it just takes a little knuckle busting.

 

[rollfaster]

Yeah, gonna get that sucker loose in the am. Thanks a bunch. Was wandering why the shifter would barely move.

 

[Eric Amlie]

These are a little tricky to adjust.
You want the body to be able to pivot freely, but you don't want any side to side slop. As with most bearings, it usually takes me several tries to get this adjustment just right(Edit: or at least as good as it can be. Depending on wear, sometimes you can't get it "just right".).

 

[Schwinn499]

Also, the shifter may be tight because of the screw tension on the shifter itself. The cable should be well lubed as well.

 

[rollfaster]

All tuned up and ready for the Gateway Coasters Lightweight ride on October 1.