Tullio is unhappy with me
 

I took the Masi out for a spin this afternoon. It has been a while. While the Masi has been sitting idle I've been assembling a Centurion Ironman, and eventually riding a few times. So today I discovered that the Masi's FD wouldn't shift onto the small ring. The cable would go slack but the cage would move only a little. I could push it over okay, but it was sticking enough that the spring wasn't enough to move it. I think St. Tullio isn't happy that I've been working so hard on a Japanese bike with all Shimano drivetrain components.

When I got home I oiled the FD pivots and it seems happier now. A little attention goes a long way, I guess. I may also pray to my Italian ancestors (my mother's family) for a little mercy.

When you anoint Tullio with the sacred oil. He will reward you.

Pip

Maybe Tullio doesn't like the American built cages on his derailleur. ;)

You've been very bad. I think you should transcribe the first 6 pages of Catalogue n17.

Jim,

Can we blame you then for all the rain the North East has had to endure because you forgot to pay homage to your FD? :eek:

Say four Hail Tullio's and ride up "Chicken Farmer I Still Love You" Hill 10 times!

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Is it a Nuovo Record, Jim? If so, I think sometimes a bit of wear will cause that pin and bushing holding the cage on can start to bind up just a hair. That and, those return springs just become fatigued.

Spring fatigue? I think I have summer fatigue...just too hot for long rides! ;-) Anoint the FD with blessed oil and sin no more! (well, unless you HAVE to)

Check the cable at the RD too, I have had a single little cable strand break free and interfere with shifting, doesn't take much