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Old 01-30-12 | 12:07 PM
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Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

Originally Posted by jaslynn
Okay just to make things clear, it's not about the strength required to shift the gear. Moreover, it's the distance required before the shifter registers a 'Click' sound. I realized that it takes 2x the distance on the left shifter as it does on the right one to register a click. I also realized that if I move the right shifter the same distance as the left one, it will move 2 gears.

Is that normal?
yes, it's normal. Front sprocket separation is greater than that of the rear, so the derailleur has farther to move. Also the geometry is different. What matters is the trim (chain doesn't rub the cage) on each sprocket, and the crispness of the shifts. If these are on target, than it's adjusted correctly.
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