Originally Posted by
Al1943
It sounds as if you simply need to add some tension to the cable. Turn the barrel adjuster counter-clockwise 1/2 turn at a time until the chain stays on the largest cog. If you turn it too far the chain will hesitate or refuse to go to the smallest cog.
I tried and had 2 others after my group ride mess with the tension. It would go to the largest if the tension was adequate, but when it came to shifting down from the largest, it would start skipping. Couldn't seem to get a happy medium.
Originally Posted by
duckforcover
no, no... not pushing on the hanger.
On the parallelogram part of the derailer body, where the name is printed.
That is the function of that screw, to stop the movement from going past that gear and into your spokes.
If you have the screwdriver on the screw and turn it, while putting some pressure on the derailer, you should be able to feel that.
Anyways, I gotta fly... good luck
I'll have to check it out when I have daylight, thanks though for your insight.