Originally Posted by
tony_merlino
No, I used a 5mm Allen wrench to loosen the cable at the derailleur, and then took up about 1/4" of cable and re-tightened the screw. Was that the right thing to do?
How about the rest of my advice? Can you get the shifter to lock into all three positions with the cable free to travel?
Edit: yes, either that or use the barrel adjuster on the shifter itself.