One hazard of running the adjustors very far forward, especially on the older long DOs, is that you get a lot of unsupported length, and it is easier to bend the adjustor. I've noted this on a couple of used bikes I bought.
Regards,
Jerry Moos
Houston, TX
> With older derailleurs not having a spring loaded upper pivot, moving the
> hub fore/aft was one of the steps taken to adjust the derailleur. With
> larger cogs, you would move the wheel to the rear.
>
> Peter Jon White
> Peter White Cycles
> 24 Hall Rd.
> Hillsborough, NH 03244
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> http://www.PeterWhiteCycles.com
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>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "r cielec" <teaat4p@yahoo.com>
> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 9:57 PM
> Subject: [CR]Proper Use Drop-out Adjusters
>
>
> > OK, really remedial query.
> > Can someone explain proper use and setting of the rear drop-out
adjusters?
> HOw does one know they got it right?
> >
> > Richard Cielec
> > Chicago, Illinois
> >
> >
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