Front dérailleur cable losing tension

KMC1993
KMC1993 Posts: 101
edited July 2013 in Workshop
Last week I went out on a ride and got stuck in the small ring because the tension went out of the cable, got back and put it right and it was ok except that it was now rubbing. Managed to get it sorted so the chain wasnt rubbing and went out for a ride this evening only to move down into the small ring and for the tension to go again. The first time it happened it was because the cable had moved out of a little ridge under the bolt but that has not happened this time. Any tips for what to try?

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  • Ride hard
    Ride hard Posts: 389
    How old/new is your cable. Maybe the cable is frayed somewhere and about to snap if its old?
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  • KMC1993
    KMC1993 Posts: 101
    the entire bike is 500 miles old so shouldnt be an age issue although it is from Halfords...
  • thistle_
    thistle_ Posts: 7,218
    Is the derailleur sliding down the frame?

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