Very stiff front mech.

craker
craker Posts: 1,739
edited January 2012 in Workshop
It's a triple tiagra from about 6 years ago. Lots of effort to shift it - specially onto the big ring. I think it might be partly responsible for the demise of my last shifters (worn ratchet).

Any servicing to be done beyond lubing it? I give it a once over with GT85 once in a while.

Or I could throw £20 at a new one.

Thanks.

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  • oldraver
    oldraver Posts: 94
    Take it off & give it a good degrease ( use brushes if needed ). Give all pivot points a good lube ( dry teflon type stuff ) wipe off all excess, refit it set it up then see if it works efficiently.
    Or if you do not like tinkering then £20 every six years can't really be grumbled about.
  • baznav73
    baznav73 Posts: 111
    And a front mechs cheaper than shifters.
  • Steve O'C
    Steve O'C Posts: 13
    I had a similar problem when I routed the cable incorrectly. This is how it should be done:

    http://www.hostelshoppe.com/tech_frontderail.php
  • rake
    rake Posts: 3,204
    haven you been at the viagra?

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