Bicycle Mechanics - newbie derailleur adjustment question

Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.



PDA
dwango
06-20-04, 02:01 PM
I have Shimano Deore LX derailleurs on my Fisher HKEK, and I need to make some adjustments to the front. I have read the instructions, and while the steps outlined don't seem difficult, I can't seem to reach the cable clamp screw with any of the tools I have ('L'-style allen keys). It doesn't seem practical to have to remove the crank and chainwheels (since they need to be there to adjust it), so is there some other type of tool that people use, or some trick to get the right angle?

Thanks

Retro Grouch
06-20-04, 04:04 PM
I have Shimano Deore LX derailleurs on my Fisher HKEK, and I need to make some adjustments to the front. I have read the instructions, and while the steps outlined don't seem difficult, I can't seem to reach the cable clamp screw with any of the tools I have ('L'-style allen keys). It doesn't seem practical to have to remove the crank and chainwheels (since they need to be there to adjust it), so is there some other type of tool that people use, or some trick to get the right angle?

Thanks

What gear is it in? I think that if you shift into the granny gear it'll go easier.
dwango
06-20-04, 04:48 PM
What gear is it in? I think that if you shift into the granny gear it'll go easier.

Durrrr... Thanks. Told you I was a newbie. :D