Weird Rear Derailleur position. What gives?!
Hi,
I got this Sora RD3400. I don't know what is it. But the pulley cage seems to be at an on angle. For the life of me, I can't figure out why the springs this forward. Can anyone tell me what is wrong? Do I need to tighten/loosen anything? http://alai.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v54/p1125921196-3.jpg http://alai.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v54/p1125921222-3.jpg |
That's very strange. The fact that the chain is drooping off from the pulley tells me that chain tension is not holding it in place--that and the fact that it's in your smallest cog. Try rotating the cage back. Maybe it's caught on something.
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There is a tab on the derailer body that the pin sticking out of the outer cage catches on that keeps it from doing that. My guess is that tab broke and caused the spring that tensions the cage to either break or come out of its seat.
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Originally Posted by chriskmurray
(Post 14736013)
There is a tab on the derailer body that the pin sticking out of the outer cage catches on that keeps it from doing that. My guess is that tab broke and caused the spring that tensions the cage to either break or come out of its seat.
I can swing the cage back. But it keeps springing forward. :notamused: |
Originally Posted by wunderkind
(Post 14736076)
Wow. I am bummed if that is the case! Can you tell me how to check for this pin?
I can swing the cage back. But it keeps springing forward. :notamused: |
It looks pretty new, Shimano does offer a 2 year warranty on everything below dura-ace and XTR so you may get lucky and have them replace it for free because the derailleur is likely shot but you may get lucky.
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Weird, my post reply disappeared.
Well you are right. I inspected the RD and indeed a piece of something as you described were sheared off. I thought these are made of metal! It is brand new. So I'm gonna start an RMA with the seller. Grr!!! I am so looking forward to ride tomorrow! Thanks chriskmurray. |
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Are we talking about the tab that holds B angle adjustment screw?
From Park Tool; http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=273115 |
It's the derailleur cage return spring.
http://www.parktool.com/uploads/imag...erailleur6.jpg http://www.parktool.com/uploads/imag...railleur10.jpg http://www.parktool.com/uploads/imag...elp/der109.jpg (Images taken from the ParkTool website) The spring tab might have broken off. Like what the previous poster said, return it to the shop for a replacement. The Sora RD is non-rebuildable. |
Originally Posted by wunderkind
(Post 14736138)
Weird, my post reply disappeared.
Well you are right. I inspected the RD and indeed a piece of something as you described were sheared off. I thought these are made of metal! It is brand new. So I'm gonna start an RMA with the seller. Grr!!! I am so looking forward to ride tomorrow! Thanks chriskmurray. |
Your chain is not properly wrapped around the upper jockey wheel. google "rear derailleur" and look at the photos.
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Originally Posted by lostbob88
(Post 14739315)
Your chain is not properly wrapped around the upper jockey wheel. google "rear derailleur" and look at the photos.
Edit: oops. It is wrapped correctly. This is what my 105 5700 rd looks like (it's near parallel because it's in the big-big combo... I know, crosschaining is bad....) http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/x...5A8BF375A0.jpg |
Originally Posted by lostbob88
(Post 14739315)
Your chain is not properly wrapped around the upper jockey wheel. google "rear derailleur" and look at the photos.
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Guess it is...Purchasing new glasses!
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Disassemble the lower pivot and inspect. I'd say 50/50 fixable/replacement.
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