Front Mech Question

Currently taking 2 shifts to move chain up from granny ring to middle ring. What do I need to adjust? Best to leave it till after Hit the North?

will it shift into big ring or is that as far as it’ll go? sounds like high/low screws need adjusting.

either that or it needs a good clean, oil, and reset tension in the cable

Cable tension

aye what they said. specially if you’ve had new cables recently or haven’t fettled it for a while

Thanks, you’re spot on, new cables a couple of weeks ago.

How do I adjust the cable tension?

Sounds like cable tension. Put the shifter in granny cog and bottom ( largest) sproket at the rear. Turn the cable adjuster on the shifter clockwise all the way in. Make sure the Lo adjuster bolt has the cage of the mech a couple of mm away from the chain (no more than say 2-3mm). Lossen the cable bolt and pull the cable as tight as you can with pliers and nip the bolt up again.

That should sort it. You can then pull a bit more with the shifter adjuster if required.

what stoney said. remember turning the shifter barrel adjuster anti clockwise will tighten the cable.

Thanks guys, followed your instructions and it’s worked a treat.

Much appreciated 🙂

your welcome!