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Old 04-20-16 | 06:59 AM
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Dyskolos
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From: Raleigh NC

Bikes: 2013 Giant Defy Composite 2 and 2016 Giant AnyRoad CoMax

Frame Barrel Adjuster

I would like your opinion on better options, if available. The bike is a 2013 Giant Defy, 5800 brifters, 105 all around. Some time ago, I changed from a Tiagra group and, unlike the Tiagras, the 105 brifters have the shift cables routed under the bar tape. I do not particularly care for in-line adjustment barrels so I did not add them, which left the RD with an adjuster at the back but the FD without one. After a couple of cable changes I saw the advantage of a barrel adjuster on the FD, so I found a pair of Jagwire Mickeys and added them to both sides.

As you can see from the picture, the shaft on the Mickeys do not reach the bottom of the cable stop due to the stop's "artistic" design. It doesn't seem to be a problem, as the barrel adjuster seems to be solidly in place although it is not seated squarely in the stop and the top of the Mickey is pushed a bit outboard, however I would prefer a stronger option if one is available. I have also tried Jagwire M5s with a similar result.

Does anyone know of a frame mounted barrel adjuster with a longer shaft that would reach the bottom of the cable stop?

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