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Old 09-19-15 | 09:18 AM
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Bikes: Catrike 559 I own some others but they don't get ridden very much.

Originally Posted by 60_tooth_ring
I recently upgraded from a 56/12 high gear, which was shifting fine for the past 10 years, to a 60/11 setup, and now I'm having problems. The FD was working fine but the bike shop replaced it anyway. Now it takes 4 rotations to jump from my 48 middle ring to the 60 big ring.

I may need to seek out a dérailleur expert, or build my own electronic one with a small stepper motor and actuator.
What are you using for a shifter?

My Rans rocket (20" rear wheel) has a 60/50/39 triple crankset and shifts perfectly. I'm using a friction shifter, however.
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