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Poor ****ing in front
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FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Altus, 34.9mm clamp, top swing CRANKSET Shimano FC-M36108, Octalink spline, replaceable rings Question: Which of the two, if any should I change to get the thing to shift smoothly and quickly (to the tune of ultegra) and to what should I change? I'm also a cheap ******* club member: money are an issue. Full spec for my hardware is he http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...jsp?spid=38431 |
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Poor ****ing in front
On Mar 2, 12:15*am, "Squat'n Dive" wrote:
Given: FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Altus, 34.9mm clamp, top swing CRANKSET Shimano FC-M36108, Octalink spline, replaceable rings Question: Which of the two, if any should I change to get the thing to shift smoothly and quickly (to the tune of ultegra) and to what should I change? I'm also a cheap ******* club member: money are an issue. Full spec for my hardware is hehttp://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...jsp?spid=38431 Generally speaking, poor shifting is not a derailleur problem but an adjustment problem. Shift to your smallest gear and see if there is any slack in the front derailleur cable. It should be tight. Lubricate the cable particularly when it goes through the cable guides under the frame or by the bottom bracket. Make sure that it is properly centered and at the proper distance from the crankset. A bike shop will adjust the front derailleur for a few bucks. However, if it keeps shifting poorly, it will be cheaper to replace the front derailleur than the crankset. The crankset will not affect shifting performance unless the rings are bent, wobbly, or if the crankset is lose. Again, unless components are damaged, poor shifting is an adjustment problem. Focus on maintenance before you start replacing if you want to save $$$$. |
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Poor ****ing in front
On Mar 2, 2:15*am, "Squat'n Dive" wrote:
Given: FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Altus, 34.9mm clamp, top swing CRANKSET Shimano FC-M36108, Octalink spline, replaceable rings Question: Which of the two, if any should I change to get the thing to shift smoothly and quickly (to the tune of ultegra) and to what should I change? I'm also a cheap ******* club member: money are an issue. Full spec for my hardware is hehttp://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...jsp?spid=38431 I'm assuming that you refer to Ultegra only as a reference and you're not actually proposing to use an Ultegra FD on this bike, you likely want to stick with a mountain derailleur if you end up replacing it. I want to say that Deore XT is roughly equivalent to Ultegra in Shimano-speak, but don't hold me to that, my knowledge of MTBs is a little shaky. nate |
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Poor ****ing in front
On 3/1/2010 11:15 PM Squat'n Dive wrote:
There's your problem: front's for peeing. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Bend, Oregon |
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Poor ****ing in front
On Mar 2, 12:01*pm, N8N wrote:
On Mar 2, 2:15*am, "Squat'n Dive" wrote: Given: FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Altus, 34.9mm clamp, top swing CRANKSET Shimano FC-M36108, Octalink spline, replaceable rings Question: Which of the two, if any should I change to get the thing to shift smoothly and quickly (to the tune of ultegra) and to what should I change? I'm also a cheap ******* club member: money are an issue. Full spec for my hardware is hehttp://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...jsp?spid=38431 I'm assuming that you refer to Ultegra only as a reference and you're not actually proposing to use an Ultegra FD on this bike, you likely want to stick with a mountain derailleur if you end up replacing it. I want to say that Deore XT is roughly equivalent to Ultegra in Shimano-speak, but don't hold me to that, my knowledge of MTBs is a little shaky. For front mechs the difference is mainly cosmetic. A well set up Altus will shift splendidly, especially the top swing version. Just follow the directions he http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=75 Gotta get the cage angled right and every thing else will fall into place. |
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Poor ****ing in front
"Squat'n Dive" wrote in message
... Given: FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Altus, 34.9mm clamp, top swing CRANKSET Shimano FC-M36108, Octalink spline, replaceable rings Question: Which of the two, if any should I change to get the thing to shift smoothly and quickly (to the tune of ultegra) and to what should I change? I'm also a cheap ******* club member: money are an issue. Full spec for my hardware is he http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...jsp?spid=38431 How old is the chain? A worn chain can cause a lot of trouble shifting up front. --Mike Jacoubowsky Chain Reaction Bicycles www.ChainReaction.com Redwood City & Los Altos, CA USA |
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Poor shi[f]ting in front
Mike Rocket J Squirrel wrote:
On 3/1/2010 11:15 PM Squat'n Dive wrote: There's your problem: front's for peeing. POTW -- Tom Sherman - 42.435731,-83.985007 |
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