Originally Posted by Sullalto

Guys obviously I'm going to get the FD adjusted. Right now it won't even shift off the small ring, and that is not okay! Honestly, I can live with a 1x9 if the 1 is 39 - 50. 30 is too low however.

I'm wondering if upgrading the FD is also worth doing for a rider who probably isn't very perceptive about component quality.