Road bike maintenance thread

without cable connected, optimise the position of the fd, adjust top and bottom limits, turn the cranks, push in the fd - until sweet

now you know the fd is changing ok

screw in all adjusters, then connect the cable, make sure selector is in big ring position. nip up the cable, start turning the cranks, then select smaller ring. if the transition isn't correct then start tensioning by screwing the adjusters out and retesting

Nah, start from the inner ring. That way you can ensure the cable tension is sufficient when in the inner ring and therefore meaning an easier upshift.