Front derailleur not shifting to largest cog

bikert

It's a 21-speed with shimano tourney fd.


For some reason the chain stopped shifting to largest cog, and then I decided to tighten the shifting cable which helped a bit but it seems the mech itself wouldn't move far out enough, causing noticeable chain rub. Btw, the cable is almost stiff at this point. I also loosened the high limit screw, which didn't do much.

It also seems placing the derailleur cage parallel to the the outer ring, causes the chain to rub when on a lower ring. It's a fairly new bike.

steve_sordy

This will sort you out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNG7g83lI-s

Front derailleurs rarely go wrong, especially when new, so It should be an easy fix. If you can't fix it, then take it back to the shop.

Note: A new cable normally sorts out most gear shifting issues.

bikert

Thanx, yea I tested it again, and it seems the derailleur cage wasn't aligned as straight as I'd thought, also I initially tested without riding it, so now when riding it it actually does shift up to 3rd.

-cheers

Alejandrosdog

Buy better kit next time

steve_sordy

Alejandrosdog wrote:

Buy better kit next time

Bad form Alejandrosdog

JBA

Alejandrosdog wrote:

Buy better kit next time

:roll: What a pointless, unnecessary statement.
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