SI-5NB0A-001-00
General Safety Information
WARNING
“Maintenance interval depends on the usage and riding circumstances. Clean regularly the chain with an appropriate chaincleaner. Never use alkali based or acid based solvents such as rust cleaners. If those solvent be used chain might break and cause serious injury.”
• In order to obtain good gear shifting performance, this chain has a forward side and a reverse side, and the sides are marked so that the chain will face the correct way when installed. The proper design performance will be obtained when the chain is installed so that it faces the correct way. If it is installed so that it faces the opposite way, the chain may come off and the bicycle may fall over and serious injury may occur as a result.
• Use the reinforced connecting pin only for connecting the narrow type of chain.
• If connecting pins other than reinforced connecting pins are used, or if a reinforced connecting pin or tool which is not suitable for the type of chain is used, sufficient connection force may not be obtained,
Chain
Reinforced connecting pin
Chain tool which could cause the chain to break or fall off.
• If it is necessary to adjust the length of the chain due to a change in the number of sprocket teeth, make the cut at some other place than the place where the chain has been joined using a reinforced
10-speed super narrow chain for
MTB with groove (3) with groove (2) connecting pin. The chain will be damaged if it is cut at a place where it has been joined with a reinforced connecting pin.
• Be careful not to let the cuffs of your clothes get caught in the chain while riding, otherwise you may fall off the
TL-CN32
TL-CN23
TL-CN27
Reinforced Connecting Pin bicycle.
• Check that the tension of the chain is correct and that the chain is not damaged. If the tension is too weak or the chain is damaged, the chain should be replaced. If this is not done, the chain may break and cause serious injury.
• The two left crank arm mounting bolts should be tightened alternately in stages rather than each bolt being fully
Link Pin Link Pin tightened all at once. Use a torque wrench to check that the final tightening torques are within the range of 12 - 14
N·m. Furthermore, after riding approximately 100 km (60 miles), use a torque wrench to re-check the tightening torques. It is also important to periodically check the tightening torques. If the tightening torques are too weak or if the mounting bolts are not tightened alternately in stages, the left crank arm may come off and the bicycle may fall over, and serious injury may occur as a result.
• Check that there are no cracks in the crank arms before riding the bicycle. If there are any cracks, the crank arm may break and you may fall off the bicycle.
• If the inner cover is not installed correctly, the axle may rust and become damaged, and the bicycle may fall over and serious injury may occur as a result.
• Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to installing the parts.
Loose, worn or damaged parts may cause the bicycle to fall over and serious injury may occur as a result. We strongly recommend only using genuine Shimano replacement parts.
• Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to installing the parts.
If adjustments are not carried out correctly, the chain may come off and this may cause you to fall off the bicycle which could result in serious injury.
• Read these Technical Service Instructions carefully, and keep them in a safe place for later reference.
CAUTION
• If the chain is on the smallest or intermediate chainring, there is the danger of injury from the tips of the teeth on the largest chainring.
Note
• In addition, if pedaling performance does not feel normal, check this once more.
• Before riding the bicycle, check that there is no play or looseness in the connection. Also, be sure to retighten the crank arms and pedals at periodic intervals.
• When installing the pedals, apply a small amount of grease to the threads to prevent the pedals from sticking. Use a torque wrench to securely tighten the pedals. Tightening torque: 35 - 55 N·m {305 - 479 in. lbs.}. The right-hand crank arm has a right-hand thread, and the left-hand crank arm has a left-hand thread.
• If a squeaking noise is heard coming from the bottom bracket axle and the left crank arm connector, apply grease to the connector and then tighten it to the specified torque.
• Use a neutral detergent to clean the crank arm and the bottom bracket. Using alkaline or acidic detergents may cause discoloration.
• Do not wash the bottom bracket with high-pressure jets of water.
• If you feel any looseness in the bearings, the bottom bracket should be replaced.
• If gear shifting operations do not feel smooth, wash the derailleur and lubricate all moving parts.
• If the amount of looseness in the links is so great that adjustment is not possible, you should replace the derailleur.
• You should periodically wash the chainrings in a neutral detergent and then lubricate them again. In addition, cleaning the chain with neutral detergent and lubricating it can be an effective way of extending the useful life of the chainrings and the chain.
• If the chain keeps coming off the chainrings during use, replace the chainrings and the chain.
• When the chain is in the position shown in the illustration, the chain may contact the front
Fig.1
Fig.2
chainrings or front derailleur and generate noise. If the noise is a problem, shift the chain onto the next-larger rear sprocket or the one after if the chain is in the position shown in Figure 1. Shift the
Front chainrings chain onto the next-smaller sprocket or the one after if it is in the position shown in Figure 2.
• For frames with suspension, the chain stay angle will vary depending on whether the bicycle is being ridden or not being ridden. When the bicycle is not being ridden and the chain is positioned on the largest/larger chainring and on the smallest sprocket, the chain guide outer plate of the front derailleur may touch the chain.
• The cuffs of your clothing may get dirty from the chain while riding.
• Apply grease to the left and right adapters before installing them.
• For smooth operation, use the specified outer casing and the bottom bracket cable guide.
Rear sprockets
• This front derailleur is for triple front chainwheel use only. It cannot be used with the double front chainwheel, as the shifting points do not match.
Outer casing holders
• When installing the top route type, choose a frame that has three outer casing holders as shown in the illustration at right.
• Use an outer casing which still has some length to spare even when the handlebars are turned all the way to both sides.
Furthermore, check that the shifting lever does not touch the bicycle frame when the handlebars are turned all the way.
• A special grease is used for the gear shifting cable. Do not use DURA-ACE grease or other types of grease, otherwise they may cause deterioration in gear shifting performance.
• Grease the inner cable and the inside of the outer casing before use to ensure that they slide properly.
• Operation of the levers related to gear shifting should be made only when the front chainwheel is turning.
• If the brake fluid used in the oil disc brakes is of a type which tends to adhere to the plastic parts of the shifting lever, this may cause the plastic parts to crack or become discolored. Therefore, you should make sure that the brake fluid does not adhere to these plastic parts. The mineral oil which is used in
SHIMANO disc brakes does not cause cracking or discoloration if it adheres to plastic parts, but such parts should be cleaned with alcohol beforehand to prevent foreign particles from adhering.
• Do not disassemble the indicator and shifting lever unit, as this may damage them or cause mis-operation.
• Parts are not guaranteed against natural wear or deterioration resulting from normal use.
• For maximum performance we highly recommend Shimano lubricants and maintenance products
• For any questions regarding methods of installation, adjustment, maintenance or operation, please contact a professional bicycle dealer.
Technical Service Instructions SI-5NB0A-001
Front Drive System
In order to realize the best performance, we recommend that the following combination be used.
Series Deore
Shifting lever
Outer casing
Front derailleur
Front chainwheel
Chain
Bottom bracket cable guide
SL-M591
OT-SP41
FD-M590-10 / FD-M591-10
FC-M590-10
CN-HG54
SM-SP17 / SM-BT17
This service instruction explains how to use and maintain the Shimano bicycle parts which have been used on your new bicycle.
For any questions regarding your bicycle or other matters which are not related to
Shimano parts, please contact the place of purchase or the bicycle manufacturer.
One Holland, Irvine, California 92618, U.S.A. Phone: +1-949-951-5003
Industrieweg 24, 8071 CT Nunspeet, The Netherlands Phone: +31-341-272222 3-77 Oimatsu-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka 590-8577, Japan
* Service Instructions in further languages are available at : http://techdocs.shimano.com
Please note: specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. (English)
© Jul. 2010 by Shimano Inc. XBC SZK Printed in Japan.
Specifications
Front Derailleur
Model number
Normal type
Top route type
Front chainwheel tooth difference
Min. difference between top and intermediate
Front derailleur installation band diameter
Chainstay angle ( a )
Applicable chain line
Applicable front chainwheel
Chainwheel
Model number
Chainwheel tooth combination
Bolt circle diameter
Crank arm length
Chain line
Bottom bracket shell width
Thread dimensions
Applicable bottom bracket
FD-M590-10
X
X
18T
10T
S, M, L
66° - 69°
50 mm
42T
X = Available
FD-M591-10
Installation band diameters:
S (28.6 mm), M (31.8 mm), L (34.9 mm)
When using the S, M size, use an installation band with a diameter of 28.6
mm, 31.8mm and install it to a L size adapter.
Chainstay angle
FC-M590-10
42-32-24T
104 mm / 64 mm
170 mm, 175 mm
50 mm
68, 73 mm
BC1.37 (68, 73mm)
SM-BB51
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Note
When installing the components to carbon frame/handle bar surfaces, verify with the manufacturer of the carbon frame/parts for their recommendation on tightening torque in order to prevent over tightening that can cause damage to the carbon material and/or under tightening that can cause lack of fixing strength for the components.
The level section of the chain guide outer plate should be directly above and parallel to the largest chainring. Secure using a 5 mm Allen key.
Chainwheel
(largest chainring)
Chain guide
Tightening torque :
5 - 7 N·m {44 - 60 in. lbs.}
Chain length
Add 2 links (with the chain on both the largest sprocket and the largest chainring)
Largest sprocket Largest chainring
Gear shifting operation
This release lever is equipped with a 2-way release mechanism which allows release operations to be carried out by either pushing or pulling the lever.
Both lever (A) and lever (B) always return to the initial position when they are released after shifting.
When operating one of the levers, always be sure to turn the crank arm at the same time.
To shift from a small chainring to a larger chainring
When lever (A) is pressed once, there is a shift of one step from a small chainring to a larger chainring.
Example:
from intermediate chainring to largest chainring.
To shift from a large chainring to a smaller chainring
When lever (B) is pressed once, there is a shift of one step from a large chainring to a smaller chainring.
Example:
from largest chainring to intermediate chainring.
Spacer
Lever (A) initial position
Installation of the Front Chainwheel and Front Derailleur
Follow the procedure in the figure.
1, 2
Use the special tool TL-FC32/36 to install the right adapter
(counterclockwise thread) and the left adapter (clockwise thread).
Tightening torque: 35 - 50 N·m {305 - 435 in. lbs.}
Note :
Spacers may be necessary depending on the bottom bracket shell width. For details, refer to "Spacer installation method”.
3
Insert the right crank unit.
4
Set section A of the left crank into the axle of the right crank unit where the groove is wide.
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Spacer installation method
(1) Check whether the width of the bottom bracket shell is 68 mm or 73 mm.
(2) Next, install the adapter while referring to the illustrations below.
4
TL-FC32
Lever (B)
2-way release
5
Use the TL-FC16/18 to tighten the cap.
Tightening torque: 0.7 - 1.5 N·m {6 - 13 in. lbs.}
6
Push in the stopper plate and check that the plate pin is securely in place, and then tighten the bolt of the left crank arm. (5 mm Allen key)
Note :
Each of the bolts should be evenly and equally tightened to 12 - 14 N·m {106 - 122 in. lbs.}.
Wide groove area
3
Chain
Installation of the lever
Use a handlebar grip with a maximum outer diameter of 36 mm.
4 mm Allen key
Tightening torque :
5 N·m {44 in. lbs.}
• Install the shifting lever in a position where it will not obstruct brake operation and gear shifting operation.
• Do not use in a combination which causes brake operation to be obstructed.
SIS Adjustment
Be sure to follow the sequence described below.
* If the bicycle has rear suspension, first check the recommended segment position according to the owner's manual for the bicycle.
Next, use a fixing band or similar to set the rear suspension to the recommended stroke for the rear suspension, and then adjust the front derailleur.
1. Low adjustment
First remove the Pro-Set alignment block .
Next, set so that the clearance between the chain guide inner plate and the chain is 0 - 0.5 mm.
Pro-Set alignment block
FD-M591-10
Chain position
Largest sprocket
Smallest chainring
Chain guide inner plate
A
Chain
2. Connecting and securing the inner cable
Operate lever (B) two times or more, and check on the indicator that the lever is at the lowest position. Then remove the inner hole cover and connect the inner cable.
Lever (B)
B A
Low adjustment screw
FD-M590-10
B
Inner cable
Inner hole cover
Install the inner hole cover by turning it as shown in the illustration until it stops.
Do not turn it any further than this, otherwise it may damage the screw thread.
2.5 mm
1
5
68 mm
Band Type
For bracket type
Install as shown in the illustration.
68 mm
Bracket Type
BB mounttype bracket
TL-FC16
6
2
Inner cover
73 mm 73 mm
Plate pin
Push up
Stopper plate
Note :
Set the stopper plate in the right direction as shown in illustration.
* If using a bottom bracket shell having a width of 68 mm which is a band type, an 1.8 mm spacer and a 0.7 mm spacer can be used together instead of a 2.5 mm spacer.
Front Derailleur
Front Chainwheel
Bolt
Adjust and then install the front derailleur as shown in the illustration. Do not remove the Pro-Set alignment block at this time.
Pro-Set alignment block
Gear teeth should come within this range
Pro-Set gauge
Adapter
1 , 2 Tightening torque :
35 - 50 N·m {305 - 435 in. lbs.}
Adapter
3 Tightening torque :
5 - 7 N·m {44 - 60 in. lbs.}
Inner hole cover
Cutting the outer casing
When cutting the outer casing, cut the opposite end to the end with the marking. After cutting the outer casing, make the end round so that the inside of the hole has a uniform diameter.
Attach the same outer end cap to the cut end of the outer casing.
Outer end cap
• FD-M590-10
Use an 8 mm spanner or a 5 mm Allen key to tighten the wire fixing bolt.
< Normal type > < Top route type >
Note:
Pass the cable through as shown in the illustration.
Wire fixing bolt
• FD-M591-10
Note:
Pass the cable through as shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque :
6 - 7 N·m {52 - 60 in. lbs.}
After taking up the initial slack in the cable, re-secure to the front derailleur as shown in the illustration.
Normal type Top route type
Pull
Wire fixing bolt
(5 mm Allen key)
Pull
3. Top adjustment
Set so that the clearance between the chain guide outer plate and the chain is 0 - 0.5
mm.
FD-M590-10
Chain position
Smallest sprocket
Largest chainring
FD-M591-10
4. Adjustment of the intermediate chainring
When carrying out adjustment, set the chain to the largest sprocket, and at the front, set the chain to the intermediate chainring. Adjust using the outer casing adjustment barrel so that the clearance between the chain guide inner plate and the chain is 0 - 0.5 mm.
Chain guide inner plate
B
Chain
Chain position
Largest sprocket
Intermediate chainring
B
A
Top adjustment screw
Chain guide outer plate
Chain
A
Outer casing adjustment barrel
5. Troubleshooting chart
After completion of steps 1 - 4, move the shifting lever to check the shifting. (This also applies if shifting becomes difficult during use.)
If the chain falls to the crank side.
If shifting is difficult from the intermediate chainring to the largest chainring.
If shifting is difficult from the intermediate chainring to the smallest chainring.
Tighten the top adjustment screw clockwise (about 1/4 turn).
Loosen the top adjustment screw counterclockwise
(about 1/8 turn).
Loosen the low adjustment screw counterclockwise
(about 1/4 turn).
Turn the outer casing adjustment barrel about 1/4 of a turn counterclockwise.
If the chain does not shift smoothly from the intermediate chainring to the largest chainring even though the top adjustment bolt has been adjusted.
If the chain does not shift smoothly from the intermediate chainring to the smallest chainring even though the low adjustment bolt has been adjusted.
If there is interference between the chain and the front derailleur inner plate at the largest chainring.
Turn the outer casing adjustment barrel about 1/4 of a turn clockwise.
Tighten the top adjustment screw clockwise (about 1/8 turn).
Loosen the top adjustment screw counterclockwise
(about 1/8 turn).
If there is interference between the chain and the front derailleur outer plate at the largest chainring.
If the intermediate chainring is skipped when shifting from the largest chainring.
If there is interference between the chain and front derailleur inner plate when the rear sprocket is shifted to the largest sprocket when the chainwheel is at the intermediate chainring position.
If the chain falls to the bottom bracket side.
If the lever is stiff when shifting from the intermediate chainring to the largest chainring.
Loosen the outer casing adjustment barrel counterclockwise (1 or 2 turns).
Tighten the outer casing adjustment barrel clockwise
(1 or 2 turns).
Tighten the low adjustment screw clockwise (about 1/2 turn).
Loosen the top adjustment screw counterclockwise (about 1/4 turn).
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Refer to the Service Instructions for the Rear Drive
System for details on replacing and installing the indicator unit.
