Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 86
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From: Annapolis MD
Bikes: Velo Orange, '91 Wicked Fat Chance, '99 Sycip Hardtail, '02 Sycip Pave custom, Benotto fixed, a playafied Bridgestone MB-3 and a bunch of hacks, beaters, townies, and 'projects'.
there looks to be a little blip of metal in front of the rear derailleur mounting bolt. I don't think that should be there- it may need to be rotated or held in place as you thread the der into the frame.
Would it be too much trouble to bring it to a bike shop and have someone with more experience look at it? It shouldn't cost more than $10-15 for them to monkey with it for a bit, adjust it and have it functional.