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Aug 14
correction: front derail does not fit this bike
I am happy to report that the front derail is now working properly! I have changed my rating accordingly. Background: Upon delivery, the Frt derail would not shift onto all chain rings. I took it to a LBS that could not fix the problem - they claimed the deail. was wrong for the diameter of the seat tube. I was resolved to live with it but decided to take a shot myself. Voila - I ROTATED the tube bracket slightly and now all rings are within range. Bottom line - the front derail. has very little play in its adjustment. If you are having problems - stick with it and a proper adjustment can be found. But your LBS may not have the patience (mine did not). I had a wonderful 25 mile ride over rolling hills using all gears and rings - it was great. No clicking or rubbing whatsoever.
Posted 08.14.11
Jun 27
front derail does not fit this bike
The Tommaso Imola seat post diameter is too big for the front derail. The front derail did not operate properly out of the box even with extra fee for Genius Build so I took it to LBS. They confirmed that that the seat tube is too big and prevents derail from fully "relaxing". I challenge anyone to ride in lowest gear without clicking (guide against chain). Shifting from middle to smallest (lowest) chain ring is very difficult also. After warranty period I plan to swap out components for something that will shift properly. Derail tech. specs. not included with bike but can be downloaded from Shimano web site.
Posted 06.27.11
Aug 14
correction: front derail does not fit this bike
I am happy to report that the front derail is now working properly! I have changed my rating accordingly. Background: Upon delivery, the Frt derail would not shift onto all chain rings. I took it to a LBS that could not fix the problem - they claimed the deail. was wrong for the diameter of the seat tube. I was resolved to live with it but decided to take a shot myself. Voila - I ROTATED the tube bracket slightly and now all rings are within range. Bottom line - the front derail. has very little play in its adjustment. If you are having problems - stick with it and a proper adjustment can be found. But your LBS may not have the patience (mine did not). I had a wonderful 25 mile ride over rolling hills using all gears and rings - it was great. No clicking or rubbing whatsoever.
Posted 08.14.11
Jun 27
front derail does not fit this bike
The Tommaso Imola seat post diameter is too big for the front derail. The front derail did not operate properly out of the box even with extra fee for Genius Build so I took it to LBS. They confirmed that that the seat tube is too big and prevents derail from fully "relaxing". I challenge anyone to ride in lowest gear without clicking (guide against chain). Shifting from middle to smallest (lowest) chain ring is very difficult also. After warranty period I plan to swap out components for something that will shift properly. Derail tech. specs. not included with bike but can be downloaded from Shimano web site.
Posted 06.27.11
