Subject: Re: Do it this way. Posted by: Chas. E on December 20, 2004 at 18:53:11: In Reply to: Re: Do it this way. posted by Jim on December 16, 2004 at 09:31:52:

Message: >>My bike has an Ultegra triple set up (6mos. old). >>I can not correctly set the front deraileur adjustment. If large chain ring shifts ok, then it won't shift from the middle to the smallest. If I adjust for good small ring shifting, then it won't completely shift to large. >>I tried large rear/middle chain ring combo for adjusting and it didn't work out. Nothing is bent. Any suggestions? >First, the other posters chain business is just nonsense. Second www.parktool.com has the drill on derailer adjustment in the repair section.Start at the beginning with derailer alignment and position. Thanks for everyone's posts. After talking to Shimano Tech. and reveiwing info I have gathered, here is what I have found: Many, but not all gear combos will shift rub-free in the front deraileur. The chainline angle is too great on some. Operating: lowest 3 gears use granny middle 3 gears use middle ring top 3 gears use large ring This always works. The actual range is greater. Adjusting: set limit screws for cage clearance at large and granny rings. Just barely enough not to rub. This usually keeps the chain from throwing. Cable tension: adjust for cage clearance using small/large ring combo, then fine tune tension using large/granny for outer cage clearance. Now, best of all, IT WORKS! I was out riding this weekend, and narry a CRUNCH! Once again, thanks to all for your help.