Originally Posted by
Hot Rod Lincoln
Isn't the front shifter friction? If so couldn't I install the inner ring and adjust the limit screws? I have an 11-34 mtb XT cassette but would it be needed?
It's been a while since I did this, but I seem to remember that the cage on the stock FD isn't wide enough to accomodate the chain as it moves around on the cassette. Not a big deal if you're into micro-adjusting your FD every shift or two of the RD.