Originally Posted by
apolloturner
Which SRAM front are you running? I have been fighting with mine for several weeks it kept slipping down and I ended up just going to Shimano Front D. I think it had something to do with the rubber shims they ship with Shimano is metal and is locked where it is. Next time I am going Braze on with adapter. No more shims! Nice looking bike by the way.
I went with Sram's titanium RED derailleur because every pro (and wannabe) hated the titanium cage, so it was the highest quality I could get for the price. I think I spent $40. My 34-46 tooth crankset isn't a tough jump, so the flex in the titanium cage isn't an issue like it was for the peloton.
There are a lot of shimmed derailleurs out there that work without issue for tens of thousands of miles. Check for an install error or a better shim. The shims mine came with are perfect.
And thank you
it's like an extension of my legs. I'm getting better at maintenance and mechanical knowledge, so I have it set up exactly how I like it.