Originally Posted by
Trakhak
That's assuming you haven't already adjusted the rear derailleur to take up the cable slack that usually happens in the first hundred miles or so with a new bike.
Now
that possibility
did cross my mind. What I haven't allow for was the "steel shrinks when cool" effect and whether that would negate any stretch that's happened.
Cables stretch, new ones in particular, until some miles have been ridden. I haven't made any adjustments yet, preferring instead to toss the question into the ring here, see what comes back.
Originally Posted by
Trakhak
I wouldn't skip the free checkup. The mechanic will check other stuff, too..
May keep that option open until I've ridden this bike for a few more (hundred) miles.
Closest Specialized dealers are an hour's drive minimum. Too, as I bought this bike from an on-line dealer I'm reluctant to depend on a local dealer's support just yet.