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vpr80 12-07-08 05:43 PM

Front Derailieur Adjustment....
 
I need to move the FD out a bit because it rubs the chain a bit when in the highest gear....I checked out instructions online and adjusted the H and L screws, but it doesn't seem to do the trick. The FD shifts the chain onto the big ring fine, but then comes in just a bit when it rests and that is exactly what I need to adjust. Not the limit screw, but rather it's normal rest location out a bit.

Thanks

garysol1 12-07-08 05:44 PM

moving to mechanics

vpr80 12-07-08 05:44 PM

sorry too many forums to keep track of :)

garysol1 12-07-08 05:53 PM


Originally Posted by vpr80 (Post 7981648)
sorry too many forums to keep track of :)

No problem....Here to help :)

vpr80 12-07-08 05:55 PM

forget it guys....i found the barrel adjuster on the downtube....thanks

BarracksSi 12-07-08 06:47 PM

You're supposed to adjust the tension with the barrel adjus... oh, you found it. ;)

To go further, I disconnect the cable and set the low limit screw so that it barely clears the chain in the small ring/big cog combo, then manually push it to shift onto the big ring and adjust the high screw so that it just clears the chain on the outside. Then I pull the cable taut and screw it down, and maybe add some tension with the barrel adjuster if needed.


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