Chainring switching
- Thread starter Gummo
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Low Gear Guy
Veteran
- Location
- Surrey
Sounds like not enough spring force to return the mechanism. Have you tried lubricating both ends of the cable and the shifter?
Ajax Bay
Guru
- Location
- East Devon
I wouldn't recommend lubricating the end of the cable the OP has clamped at the FD. Why would you (anyway)?
Nigelnightmare
Über Member
Why not?
I use Silicone grease on all my cables.
Not only does it help reduce friction it also helps prevent water ingress.
raleighnut
Legendary Member
- Location
- One of the 'Elite'
Cable tension is out slightly, the only thing that indexes the middle ring is the cable tension. When 2 is selected the arms of the front derailleur should be central on the middle ring
PpPete
Legendary Member
- Location
- Chandler's Ford
Lubricating the cable at the FD - no
But getting some lube in to the outer casing to reduce friction between inner & outer might do it.
Failing that, a quarter turn clockwise of the relevant adjuster. But no more that one quarter - and if it doesnt work reverse it, and deeper investigation by competent mechanic required.
Ajax Bay
Guru
- Location
- East Devon
I said: "I wouldn't recommend lubricating the end of the cable the OP has clamped at the FD."
But I rather appreciate some friction where the cable is clamped at its attachment to the FD. That's "why not". Think about it.
I too use grease on the stretches of the cables that pass through outers (though I know some say 'no need with modern outer liners') and under the BB.
But I rather appreciate some friction where the cable is clamped at its attachment to the FD. That's "why not". Think about it.
OP
OP
Gummo
Senior Member
That worked!
PpPete
Legendary Member
- Location
- Chandler's Ford
raleighnut
Legendary Member
- Location
- One of the 'Elite'
