Setting correct front derailleur cable tension?

maxppp

Initially i thought: Set the bike with the chain on the largest rear cog and the smallest front cog, then along with the brake lever tension set almost completely 'in', you now have the correct tension and can screw in the cable tension holding screw, then take the rest from here (i.e. setting high/low etc).

Is this correct as i have read mixed guides on configuring the front derailleur properly

Thanks.

Davy-g

is this of any help.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngm6dr-1na0

stu8975

its far easier to set them up when in the smallest sprocket on the back. Read the parktools guides

nicklouse

it depends on what rear mech you have, a top normal or a low normal.

read the gear set up info on Parktools.