07Lapierre wrote: » I suspect you just need to index the rear derailleur. Can you post a video of this?
Type 17 wrote: » Have a look at the Shimano doc for road FDs, especially the section about installation of the FD on the frame, to ensure that it is low/close enough to the chainrings and is at the right angle (rear of cage not in or out too far) - this is fairly critical on 11-speed setups, especially if you're getting chain-rub in the outer or inner gears.https://si.shimano.com/api/publish/storage/pdf/en/dm/RAFD001/DM-RAFD001-05-ENG.pdf
Nil Satis Nisi Optimum! wrote: » A bit embarrassing but do any of the gentleman cyclists here find their willy shrivels a bit after a long cycle? I have a hybrid and after a 30 k cycle it can be like a cocktail sausage and two marbles. Is my positioning bad in the saddle?
Weepsie wrote: » Anyone able to help with a 4700 front derailleur at all. I can't get it right whatsoever. Or when I get it right any minor change throws it. All from the beginning tension. Have it all set, cabled up and the first shift is just basically empty, like I'm pressing on nothing, then it shifts to big ring. Something wrong with this trim shift. Then i redo it and I can get it to shift up but not return. It's that nothing trim shift (probably wrong term) that's doing my head in though. I've watched 2 excellent videos that go through every single step that even park tool and others ignore, and still in getting it wrong.
Weepsie wrote: » Yup into easiest gear alright. Ended up following a video that broke it down 100%. I've blasted wd40 and 3 in one. Same issue. It's probably down to the LBS tail between my legs. I've spent far too long on this one issue and it's a headwrecking at this stage. Pin/Cable guide is in the same position as the derailleur it's replaced, so don't think it's that. Chance it could be the shifters as they've been stowed away for ages, but they were fully functional
Weepsie wrote: » Also learned to not cable a bike with a cat in the room. They thing new cable is something for them to chase and chew
G1032 wrote: » Having a lot of trouble with my FD. A short while ago I did a full bike service and replaced FD inner cable and the housing. R7000 FD. Could not for the life of me get clearance throughout the whole cassette range. Got a hold of a 5800 FD and installed that with no issues and had full clearance (maybe the smallest bit of rub in 52/11). Earlier this week I put a different wheel on the bike and noticed chain rub when in the 52 ring and bottom 4 cogs on cassette. Presumably the cable tension had slackened and wasn't getting a full shift up. So went about a readjustment and bike had been out of action since. I just cannot get the derailleur set up. It's a strange one because twice today during two failed set-ups I managed to get it to shift fully to the outside and give lots of clearance in the 52/11, to the point that I could even get it to throw the chain off the big ring. But when I adjusted the high limit screw to allow 52/25 clearance I got chain rub in the bottom 4 cogs again. So tried again and got loads of clearance in the 52/11 but in the first shift only. Dropped to low ring and shifted up again but it didn't shift as far as it did with the first shift.. So I've replaced inner cable again and installed an in-line barrel adjuster (Shimano one which seems to have absolutely no affect whatsoever). Housing piece between the barrel adjuster and the frame also replaced but i don't even know why I did this because the 'old' one was very new. I was just trying something , anything ��. So any ideas how i can get this dialled in? I've tried setting the cage a little outward of the chainring before attaching the cable. I've played around with cable tension. When it's too tight I can't get the trim function to work. I just don't know what's wrong It's a braze on and the small support bolt is also correctly set
magicbastarder wrote: » disc or rim brake? the disc version can take 32mm tyres, rim brake version can take 28mm (2020 models):https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/giant-contend-range/ note: that's probably without mudguards. if you're bikepacking, you may want mudguards.
G1032 wrote: » Any sage advice here folks? Still can't get the derailleur dialled in It's the FD 5800 I have installed
Paul Kiernan wrote: » Is it internal or external cable routing? Reason I ask is can you use the cable to pull the mech tight against the limit screw?
8valve wrote: » They are an absolute barsteward to set. Pull the cable as tight as you can, through the derailleur anchor point, then tighten the cable anchor bolt. Next, manually pull the mech out towards the big ring and wind up any cable slack with the cable inline tensioner, assuming you have one fitted...this, in theory should take up any remaining slack. Say a small novena, or throw a lungful of fu(ks at it. And at whoever in the shimano design team is responsible for their front mechs...he/she obviously hates cyclists and bike mechanics. Hope that helps.
G1032 wrote: » It's internal routing. It's a CAAD12. Wouldn't mind but I set this up before without any huge issues
Paul Kiernan wrote: » I usually do the following, say for a 50-34 chainset with 11-32 cassette: With no cable attached put it in 34-32 and adjust inner limit screw so it's just clear of the chain. With shifter set to no pull, attach cable and adjust with in-line cable tensioner so it's tight but not actually moving the mech e.g overtighten it to cause chain rub then move it back enough to rest back against limit screw. Then put in 50-11 and adjust outer limit screw so that when pulling cable tight by hand chain is just clear of the mech. That should be job done. Edit - Rereading the posts I guess you've done all that and it's still not working:o
Bluejohn1 wrote: » Hello, looking to build up my first bike and have some questions. I have the frame and fork (traitor exile) General specs: Headtube 1" Seattube 27mm Dropout 130mm BB 68mm Fork 1" Threadless 1. the dropouts are 130mm, so I should be able to fit any modern shimano 10 speed/11 speed groupset yes? 2. The headtube is 1", Ive got a 1" stem and looking to get the bars, just wondering will the diameter of 25.4mm bars be an issue with fitting the brifters and will I need a shim? I could just get a shim for the headtube and find another stem/more modern bar I guess. 3. The BB is 68mm and threaded thats all I know, i'm a bit lost on which BB I should use. Any help be great.
AhhHere wrote: » That is an excellent video thanks. Need to pick up a multi tool and spare tire. Wheels aren;t quick release. Should the multi tool have the correct tool required? Sorry these are reall stupid questions. Thanks for your patience.
dahat wrote: » Ultegra chainset on a new bike - can i swap out 52/36 for 53/39 chainrings or will i need a new chainset?
km991148 wrote: » Hah, I came here to ask about that too for 105 52/36 to 53/39. I think you can buy the chainrings, disassemble and put new ones in. Question is what cassette to use - is an 11-30 mad on a 53/39? Currently have 11-28 on the 52/36.
