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Old 07-04-05, 09:20 AM
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I always set my limits on a front der. without any cable tension.

1.Set the front derailleur paralell to the chainrings, 2. and then pull the cage out and verify that its 2-3mm above the big ring, 3. shift into your biggest cog in the rear and set the low limits so it almost/just barely rubs the front cage in this combination 4. pull the cage out and pedal and see if it jumps the chain into your big ring 5. if it does then go ahead and attach the cable and fine tune from there 6. if not adjust your high limit accordingly

I like this method for beginners on front derailleurs because it eliminates one at a time, instead of having a problem that is potentially a combination of limit screws and cable tension, you are limited to one or the other depending where you are in the process.
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