Bicycle Mechanics - Front derailleur problem

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cmcanulty
08-25-08, 03:55 PM
I am working on a bike and the front derailleur will go up to the middle and large chainwheel fine but snaps right back when shifter is released. I think I have the cable taught enough when on the smallest ring. Any ideas, thanks


joejack951
08-25-08, 04:01 PM
What kind of front shifter?

Al1943
08-25-08, 04:18 PM
This sounds like too much cable tension.

Al


wmodavis
08-25-08, 06:06 PM
Or it could be a problem with the latching mechanism in the shifter if it is supposed to be indexed. If a friction shifter - maybe the shifter tension adjustment.