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Jab Quick Start Guide

1. Prepare Parts & Tools

Common Part Setbacks

  • You might need to add chain links or replace the chain (possible).
  • You might need new cable or housing (likely).
  • You might need a new derailleur hanger (possible).

Common Tool Setbacks

  • You might need a chain tool (possible).
  • You might need a bicycle cable cutter (likely).
  • You might need a hanger alignment tool (possible).
2. Remove Old Derailleur
  • No need to break the chain if its intact (remove pulleys instead).
  • Check cable & housing for friction.
  • Check hanger alignment.
3. Remove Jab Upper Pulley & Lower Spacer
  • Lock the cage with a tool.
  • Remove the upper pulley.
  • Remove the lower cage spacer.
4. Mount Jab

Standard Mount

  • Attach the Jab to the hanger.

UDH Stiffener Mount

  • Place UDH hanger in frame (no bolt).
  • Hanger bolt is reverse thread.
  • Thread Jab + hanger bolt in alternating sequence.

T-Type Mount

  • Place T-Hanger in frame (no bolt).
  • Hanger bolt is reverse thread.
  • Thread Jab + hanger bolt in alternating sequence.
5. Install Upper Pulley & Lower Cage Spacer
  • Place the chain in the cage over the lower pulley.
  • Install the upper pulley.
  • Wide pulley teeth should mesh with wide chain links.
  • Install the lower cage spacer.
  • Unlock the cage by removing the tool.
6. Set Chain Length
  • Back the B screw out and rotate Jab counter clockwise until it stops.
  • In the small cog, the chain should be behind the cage arm (roughly parallel to it).
  • If the chain is slack, remove links.
  • If the chain is not behind the cage arm, add links.

7. Route & Pinch Cable
  • The shifter should be indexed to the small cog.
  • Route cable through cable pulley bracket and cam, around the pinch screw under the washer.
  • Pull slack out the cable by pulling it rearward.
  • Pinch the cable under the washer and screw.
8. B Gap Adjustment
  • Check the B gap with the chain and derailleur in the 2nd largest cog.
  • Observe the gap between the large cog teeth and the upper pulley teeth.
  • Adjust the B screw so the gap is 3mm to 8mm.
  • After the adjustment is final, lock it with the jam nut.
9. Final Adjustments
  • Set both limit screws so the chain cannot go past the outer cogs or make meshing noises.
  • Set the barrel adjuster so it shifts up and down at the same speed and does not make meshing noises in any gear.
  • Check shift quality while riding.

More Support

Troubleshooting? Check out our installation checklist.

Want step-by-step detail? Check out installation guide.

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