You are reading a single comment by @Bezzin and its replies.
Click here to read the full conversation.
London Fixed Gear and Single-Speed is a community of predominantly fixed gear and single-speed cyclists in and around London, UK.
This site is supported almost exclusively by donations. Please consider donating a small amount regularly.
Bezzin
You got those modern 11 speed Shimano drivetrain, front dérailleur need more tension than you think, it should feel quite tight when you flick it.
FYI the cable doesn't stretch, it's the housing that compressed, new housing need bedding in so it'll shift properly.
We just tell customer it stretch because it's a darn sight easier to explain than telling them about how the housing compress under load.
Follow other advice on tightening the cable tension and you'll be fine.
Genesis Zero right?