Originally Posted by
CraigB
The issue of the derailleur's adjustment came to mind as I was back at my office desk. Not only was the travel too great, but it sure seemed to me that there were three detents or clicks on that shifter, as if it were made for a triple and not a compact. I don't know if that's a setting, or an adjustment issue, or if it was simply the wrong shifter for the bike (something I highly doubt, but like I said, I have no experience with these animals).
Most modern integrated shift systems have one (or more) "trim" positions that place the derailleur in between the two standard stops. This helps prevent the chain from rubbing on the front derailleur when you're cross-chained.