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08-15-2013, 08:49 PM #1
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XO Type 2 derailleur not "clutching"
Just installed a brand new XO Type 2 short cage rear derailleur, and the clutch mechanism doesn't seem to work. I can get the gears to skip around when bunny hopping out on the street, and when in the stand, there is not much resistance when I push forward on the cage (feels like a non-clutch derailleur). What do I do? Is it defective?
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08-15-2013, 09:02 PM #2
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Mine broke in the first ten rides.
Seems to be a common occurrance.
Went to XT, and haven't looked back.
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08-15-2013, 09:35 PM #3
its OK: i have skis too
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i already explained this to rideit in a previous thread, but he can't seem to figure out how to use an allen wrench i guess...
pop the plastic cover off the clutch in the knuckle. you will see a big ass torx, but a 8mm allen will fit perfectly. tighten it a bit...and enjoy...
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08-15-2013, 09:51 PM #4
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No, mine was warrantied by SRAM, as it was more than just the clutch. (The opposite was occurring, too much tension/no return) Seems to be a rash of breaking derailleurs.
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08-15-2013, 10:42 PM #5
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Sweet, thanks! I'm pretty sure that worked. There's definitely more tension/resistance on the cage now. I'm going for a long-ass ride on Saturday, so we'll see how it works on the trail.
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08-15-2013, 10:47 PM #6
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Cool, hope that solves it for you!
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