Originally Posted by
nfmisso
1st get a different mechanic. They keep saying that there is a difference in cable travel on FDs so that they can sell the more expensive ones to roadies - kinda like selling nitrogen to fill the tires to the BMW owners....
Are the brifters you got for double or triple? I strongly suspect that is the issue. If the FD worked before, and it was not damaged since, there is nothing wrong with it.
If you are in a relatively flat area, I would adjust the FD cable so that you have the big and middle rings and eliminate the granny ring.
We are talking about this:
700c Genesis RoadTech Mens Road Bike - Walmart.com correct? The one in the picture has stem mounted shifters, not down tube.
it would be nice if everyone who answered questions with such authority
had at least some small idea what they were talking about
shimano road and mountain derailleurs
absolutely have different cable pull requirements
this is not an issue if you have non indexed front shifters
but if you have road indexed shifters
that you need a road front derailleur
and the same if you have mtb indexed shifters
and to prove this is not all some scam
shimano makes some of its front derailleurs in both flat bar
and drop bar shifter compatible models