Originally Posted by legalize
Even when I move the derailer so it does not rub on the chain (by hand) and pedal, the middle chain ring's "little bugger" STILL will pick up the chain (if you are pedaling in reverse, or forwards).
Good job with the testing, you did a great job troubleshooting this. For me, this bit right here is what makes it very clear that the setup is wrong. It's not the derailleur that's causing this rubbing and unwanted shifting. They need to fix this.