creativepart, the noise I am referring to is the chain hitting the right side of the front derailleur when I am using the small chain ring in front and the small gear in the back. Like I said, I know I'm not going to cross chain when I ride, just wondering if other people's 7.5 FX's are doing the same thing. It seems like the new 2011 Deore derailleur is narrower with tighter tolerances. If I were to set the low limit more restrictive, so it doesn't hit, it seems like it would then hit on the left side when I am using the small front ring and the large rear gear, which is obviously a usable and thus more important combination. Are these things designed that way, or is it an adjustment issue. I would like it quiet in all the gear combos if it is possible, even if I don't use those combinations (I'm anal like that! lol ). I don't think the older models would have this issue because the derailleur cage was wider.