Originally Posted by
Motman320
Alright, so I went on a ride just expecting to only be able to use the two smallest chain rings. Well it turns out I CAN use the third one, but I have to pedal slowly while holding the shifter all the way as far as it will go.
So I'm guessing it's only like 2-3mm off at most. I am really hoping someone at the bike shop can adjust it better than I did and I won't have to get a new FD just for 2mm... Also it's a fairly new bike and I've heard the cranks can come loose after the first couple hundred miles. Is this true?? Could tightening them possibly make up for those couple mm's???
If the outer-limit screw is already unscrewed so the FD stop no longer contacts, then your only alternative is to move the rings in. Most rings have the teeth offset from centreline. Flip middle & outer rings so that the flat surface is on the inside. That will bring the teeth inwards about 3mm. That may be enough in your case.