T ECHN ICAL MANUAL

12s REA R DE RA I L L E UR

CAMPAGN OLO.COM
 WARNING!
ALWAYS wear protective gloves and glasses while working on the bicycle.

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 12s REAR DERAILLEUR

THIS TECHNICAL MANUAL IS INTENDED FOR USE BY PROFESSIONAL MECHANICS.

Anyone who is not a qualified professional for bicycle assembly must not attempt to install and operate on the components
independently due to the risk of carrying out incorrect operations which could cause the components to malfunction, resul-
ting in accidents, physical injury or even death.
The actual product may differ from what is illustrated, as the specific purpose of these instructions is to explain the proce-
dures for using the component.

1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAPACITY MAX SPROCKET MIN SPROCKET CHAINRING FRONT
12s REAR DERAILLEUR (TEETH) (TEETH) (TEETH) DIFFERENCE (TEETH)

*Where not indicated on the inside of the jockey cage 29 – 34

29 – 34

2 - COMPATIBILITY
12s REAR DERAILLEUR ERGOPOWER 12s CONTROLS 12s CHAIN

WARNING!

Combinations other than those provided in the table may cause malfunction of the drivetrain and cause accidents,
personal injury or death.

This rear derailleur is compatible with drivetrains with traditional brakes or hydraulic
disc brakes.

WARNING! FG

This rear derailleur is marked FG and therefore is designed for and is only
compatible with parts marked F, G or FG.
The largest compatible sprocket is 32 teeth. For sprockets with 34 teeth, the
FG
jockey cage must be marked 29-34.

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 3 - INTERFACE WITH THE FRAME
3 . 1 - S TAN DARD DROP- OUT SPE CIF ICATIO N S

LL
R Rmax
max = 8,8
= 8,8
R max= 1= 1
R max

X
X
L=L =24
24 ÷ 28mm
÷ 28 mm
B
B X =X 4= 4÷÷88 mm
mm
10,2 -10,2
12,2
- 12,2 mm max
mm max B =B25°
= 25°÷÷ 35°
35°
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The stroke of the cage in relation to the cable throw is checked

WARNING!
by Campagnolo Quality Control for each single piece produced.
The distance of the rear derailleur hanger from the first spro- Campagnolo® rear derailleurs are designed to work with dropouts
cket influences this stroke, so it is indispensable to stay within that have the dimensions shown in Fig. 2.
the tolerance prescribed as per the drawing (Fig. 1). For your safety and for the performance of the drivetrain please make
sure that the dropout of your bicycle has those dimensions.
If you have any doubts please have a qualified mechanic inspect your
bike before using it.
Drop-outs outside these specifications can lead to a serious loss of
performance.
B
B

N° TEETH B (Fig. 3)

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 10 mm

m
R 30 m

70 mm

! For the first 70 mm between the wheel axle and the bottom bracket, the right chainstay must not fall more than 10
mm inside the direct line between the axle and the centre of the bottom bracket.

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3 . 2 - DI RECT MOUNT DROP- OUT SPEC IFIC ATIO N S

A 31,5 ± 2,5 mm
1TH
SPROCKET
FRONT SIDE

M 10 mm x 1 mm
35,5 ± 2,5mm

R 7,5 mm (max R 8 mm)

7 mm min
max R 1,5 mm

A 18 ± 1mm

°+5°
35,5 15°
-

section A-A

! For changing the rear derailleur preset for the standard Direct Mount drop-out (and vice-versa), follow the
procedure at page 7 / 8.

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4 - REMOVAL / ASSEMBLY OF THE REAR DERAILLEUR JOINT
4 . 1 - CON VERS ION F ROM STANDARD E D IR EC T MO U N T H A N G ER
• Use a 5 mm Allen key and turn the Q screw (Fig. 1)
clockwise to remove the joint. 5
mm

Q
1

• Use a 2 mm Allen key to remove the rear derailleur

positioning screw with joint (Fig. 2). 2
mm

• Use a 2 mm Allen key to install the direct mount

rear derailleur positioning screw with joint (Fig. 3). 2
mm

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4 . 2 - CON VERS ION F ROM DIRE CT MO U N T TO S TA N DA R D R EA R D ER A ILLEU R

• Use a 2 mm Allen key to remove the direct mount

rear derailleur positioning screw (Fig. 4). 2
mm

• Use a 2 mm Allen key to install the rear derailleur

positioning screw with joint (Fig. 5). 2
mm

• Use a 5 mm Allen key to turn the Q screw (Fig. 6) 5 Nm

counter-clockwise, then tighten to a tightening tor- (44 in.lbs) 5
mm
que of 5 Nm (44 in.lbs) to install the joint.

NOTE
Make sure that the tooth of the joint goes against the
drop-out tooth.

Q
6

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5 - ASSEMBLY
5 . 1 - PREPARI N G THE F RAM E
• Check that the Campagnolo® plate (Fig. 1) is fitted
under the bottom bracket shell.
Different plates can also give rise to a serious loss
of performance.
• Chase the threads of the rear derailleur hanger (X -
Fig. 2) using a tool tap with threading M10x1.

1 2

CAUTION LB
LB

Check and, if necessary, realign the rear derailleur

dropout only be using Campagnolo® tool UT-VS030
(Fig. 3). LC
NEVER straighten the dropout with therear derailleur LC

assembled because you could damage the dropout C

and cause irreparable damage or loss in functionali- C

ty to your rear derailleur.

UT-VS030
D
D

LA
LA
LD
LD

|LA-LB| e |LC-LD| ≤ 6mm

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5 . 2 - I N S TALLATION AND ADJUSTME N T O F R EA R D ER A ILLEU R

• Attach the rear derailleur to the frame with the 10-12 Nm
screw (A - Fig. 4) using a 5 mm Allen wrench. (89-106 in.lbs)
Tightening torque (Standard / Direct Mount): 10-12
Nm (89-106 in.lbs).

• Carry out this adjustment with the chain on the

smallest cassette sprocket and with the Ergopower
control button zero-ed (Fig. 5).

A
4 5

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• Turn the screw (B - Fig. 6) until perfect alignment is
obtained between the centreline of the top roller and
the axis of the first sprocket (Fig. 7).

6 7

• Use only “The Maximum Smoothness*” cables and

housings, and ferrules like the ones shown in Fig.8.

* As of July 2024, housings may no longer be marked

‘’The Maximum Smoothness’’.

• Pay particular attention not to drag the cables of

the rear derailleur and of the front derailleur on the
metallic or sharp edges to prevent damage to the
Teflon™ surface.

Cables and casings do not require lubrication since

they are supplied already lubricated.

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• Check the length and, if necessary, shorten the

casing.
• Take care to cut it straight across without altering
the configuration of the casing and without damaging
the cable in any way (Fig. 9).
If the cable is damaged, please replace it before
riding your bicycle. If the casing is too short, rear
derailleur operation will be affected (Fig.10).

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• Pass the cable through the adjustment screw (C -
Fig. 11) and insert the end of the housing; then pass
the cable underneath the plate (D - Fig. 12) and clamp
it by tightening the Allen screw at a tightening torque
of 5 Nm - (44 in.lbs).
Important: note that the underside of the cable
locking plate has a locking slot (Fig.12).
• Cut the excess cable at about two cm. from the
clamping screw and protect the end with a cable cap.

C 5 Nm D
(44 in.lbs)

• Make sure that the screw (G - Fig. 13) is correctly

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adjusted: by operating the gear lever with the chain
on the largest sprocket, the inner plate of the derail-
leur cage must NOT come into contact with the spo-
kes.
• Position the chain on the 5TH sprocket counting
from the smallest.
• Turn the cable tension adjuster (F - Fig. 14) until
perfect alignment is obtained between the centre-
line of the top roller and the centreline of the 5TH
sprocket. H
• If centering between the centrelines of the roller F
and the fourth sprocket is not correct, turn the adju-
ster (F - Fig. 14) counterclockwise to shift the rear
G
derailleur inwards. Turn clockwise to shift the rear
derailleur outwards.

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• Check that when the shifter is actuated accordin-

gly, the rear derailleur positions the chain on the
largest sprocket; if this does not occur, turn the
screw (G - Fig. 13) repeatedly (slackening it until the
chain is positioned on the largest sprocket without
overshifting).
• Make sure that all gear ratios work perfectly.

The upper wheel should be positioned as follows:

• Position the chain on the smallest sprocket and on
the minor chainring.
• Adjust the rear derailleur positioning screw H (Fig.
13).
The upper wheel must be as close as possible to the
sprocket (Fig. 15), but in such a way that:
• the lower branch of the chain is not oriented
upwards.
• does not generate noise during the rotation and the 15
shifting on the nearby sprocket.

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• that there is a correct ascent and descent between the smaller sprocket and the nearby sprocket with the chain positioned on
both chainrings.
• that there is a correct ascent and descent between the larger sprocket and the nearby sprocket with the chain positioned on
both chainrings.

IMPORTANT: Note that it is normal that, due to the

outward inclination of the jockey, the lower wheel
positions itself more outward compared to the upper
wheel (Fig. 16).

If you have a frame with internal cable runs,

also ensure that there is no contact between

!
the rear and front derailleur cables. If neces-
sary, completely loosen the front derailleur
cable, checking rear derailleur operation in
these conditions.

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WARNING!

Derailleur adjustments must be performed by skilled personnel: a badly adjusted derailleur can result in an acci-
dent, personal injury or death.

6 - MAINTENANCE
• Lubricate all the joints regularly.
2,7 Nm N M
• If the rollers do not rotate smoothly, clean throughly (24 in.lbs)
and replace if necessary.
• To remove the rollers, unscrew the screws (M - Fig.
1) with a 3 mm Allen screw.

WARNING!
The two rollers are different: on the upper section, fit M
the roller (N - Fig. 1) marked “UPPER” (with side play);
in the lower section, fit the roller (P - Fig. 1) marked
“LOWER”.

1
P

WARNING!

Comply with the following specifications when replacing the pulleys:

TIGHTENING TORQUE: 2,7 Nm (24 in.lbs)

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• Before lubricating, carefully clean the drivetrain (system, sprocket pack, chainrings and rear derailleur wheels) with a brush
or cloth soaked in a specific degreaser/detergent. In the case of dust or mud, remove any residuals with specific plastic tools.

!
For cleaning the bicycle only use environmentally-friendly and neutral products without caustic substances and
safe to use for you and for the environment.

• Dry the drivetrain with a soft cloth: never use abrasive sponges or metal scouring pads.
• Carefully lubricate the components, using a specific lubricant.
• After application, turn the hand cranks using all the possible gear combinations in order to properly lubricate the entire drive-
train.
• Carefully clean any remaining lubricant remaining on the bicycle or the floor.

WARNING!

Lubricant residues on the rims, brake shoes, discs and brake pads can decrease or nullify your bicycle’s braking
capacity, and can lead to accidents, physical injuries, or even death.

• The duration of the components is variable based on the conditions of use, frequency and quality of maintenance. For proper
component maintenance, it is necessary to frequently perform the cleaning and lubrication operations, especially under condi-
tions of heavy use (e.g. each time after washing the bicycle, after use in wet conditions, on dusty or muddy roads etc.).

• Dirt seriously damages the bicycle and its components. Wash, clean and dry your bicycle carefully after use.
• Never spray your bicycle with water under pressure. Pressurized water, even form the nozzle of a small garden hose, can pass
under seals and enter your Campagnolo components, thereby affecting its operation. Wash your bicycle and Campagnolo compo-
nents by wiping them down with water and neutral soap.
• Check that any holes on the bottom bracket shell are unobstructed and allow water infiltrating into the frame to drain.

WARNING!

Salty environments (such as winter roads or roads near the sea) may lead to galvanic corrosion of most of the
bicycle’s exposed components. To prevent damage, malfunctions and accidents, rinse, dry and carefully re-lubri-
cate all components which are subject to this phenomenon.

• Do not expose the products to high temperature, do not leave them closed in cars parked under the sun, do not keep them near
radiators or other heat sources, do not leave carbon or plastic products in direct sunlight.

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7 - PERIODIC MAINTENANCE TABLE
Maintenance intervals are strictly approximate and may vary significantly in relation to the intensity and conditions of use (for
example: competitions, rain, winter roads with salt, weight of the athlete, etc.). Schedule the appropriate maintenance with your
mechanic.

PROCEDURE MILEAGE IN KM TIME METHOD FOR

(MAX) (MAX) CHECKING

Check screws are tightened to torque

the correct torque wrench

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