Bicycle Mechanics - A little help with FD adjustment please

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Not the Slowest
08-06-09, 09:13 AM
Down tube 7 speed with 2 gears in the front.
My LBS adjusted the rear yesterday as I was popping out of the high gear (23) when I was climbing a hill.

Okay that said, Now my front will NOT go up from the 42 to the 52. The cage moves, but is a bit shy of pushing the chain over.

Should I adjust the H limit screw or is it a cable issue.
I always thought once you set the front screws that they should be left alone, but if I kne wfor sure I would be giving the answer vs asking for help.


CACycling
08-06-09, 09:21 AM
Pull on the cable itself instead of using the lever. If pulling the cable moves it to the big ring, it is a cable adjustment issue. If it won't get it to the big ring, it is the limit screw.