Front derailleur post-shift "rebound"
#1
Front derailleur post-shift "rebound"
Am hoping someone can provide an explanation and solution for f. der. post-shift "rebound". That is, when I shift from the small ring to the big ring the der. cage duz not stay in its outermost position, but moves inboard a bit, causing chain rub when I'm on the outermost rear cogs. Is the front shifter worn out, or is there an adjustment to solve this...? The front shifter is a D-A double brifter, the f. der. an Ultegra.
Thanx!
Thanx!
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The extreme outward movement of the cage is controlled by the high limit screw. The cage's position once you release the shift lever is controlled by the shifter and the cable tension.
If the shifts are clean and the chain doesn't want to "spill" to the outside, your high limit screw is set properly. If, after the shift, the cage "relaxes" back too far, increase the cable tension with the barrel adjuster.
If the shifts are clean and the chain doesn't want to "spill" to the outside, your high limit screw is set properly. If, after the shift, the cage "relaxes" back too far, increase the cable tension with the barrel adjuster.
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It's not normal and you may have too much cable tension.
When on the smallest chainring there should be little if any cable tension.
Try the derailleur setup instructions found at https://www.parktool.com
Al
When on the smallest chainring there should be little if any cable tension.
Try the derailleur setup instructions found at https://www.parktool.com
Al
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It's not normal and you may have too much cable tension.
When on the smallest chainring there should be little if any cable tension.
Try the derailleur setup instructions found at https://www.parktool.com
Al
When on the smallest chainring there should be little if any cable tension.
Try the derailleur setup instructions found at https://www.parktool.com
Al
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I had not seem your post when I made mine.
Cheers,
Al
Last edited by Al1943; 03-04-10 at 01:47 PM.






