I was randomly searching on google for some SunTour derailleur parts for my bike and ran into this website. It’s pretty helpful because it’s a large database with a giant list of bike parts with pictures that verify each and every one of them, including its specs. After searching my SunTour Cyclone derailleur, I guess [...]

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source: bicycletutor.com
Adjusting your rear derailleur can be frustrating. I’m hoping that this tutorial will help you understand how each component of your derailleur works, and how to set up and adjust it properly. Once your derailleur is set up correctly, most future adjustments can be done by hand. Let’s get started!
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i needz somez.

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How to Check Bike Brakes — powered by eHow.com
notes:

suggested that front part of brakes are “toe-in” to prevent “squealing” sound.
note to self: squealing on the rear brakes so check ‘em first.

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adjust barrel adjuster(last thing resort) / tighten cable (priority)
squeeze brakes and loosen cable bolt
pull cable to desired tension (so it’s about even with the other brake pad)
tighten bolt
test brakes for rubbing (if so…)
adjust caliper (via caliper adjuster)
micro adjust if necessary (if one brake pad still catches first)

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