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Range of motion required to shift is a function of the FD and the diameter (radius) of the lever and how much slack is in the cable between the forward position and when the FD starts to move after moving the lever "back". Get rid of the slack and see how much the lever needs to move to shift. Typically 90 degrees, maybe a little more.