Have questions or want to discuss cycling? Join Now or Sign In to participate in the BikeRide community.

New: Take Part in the January Giveaway for a Chance to Win the Movcan V80 E-bike Worth $889


Shimano 105 FD, Shift Issue
#1
Hi,

I was riding yesterday and shifted down to the small chainring which made a loud clunk noise, after that, I shifted back it the large chainring but now the FD doesn't seem to move enough to shift back to the small. I released all the tension in the cable and it's not enough to force the chain to the small ring, even with the lower limit right out.

I am guessing I have broken it?

Thanks for any advice
  Reply
#2
dunno, try to get some pics @ different angles.
There are two kinds of people in the world, "Those who help themselves to people, and those who help people!"
  Reply
#3
Could be a broken cable stuck in the outer? Try undoing the cable clamp on the FD.

Otherwise, 5600-series 105 shifters have a known fault when used with a double chainring using the lower two index positions (there was only one model used for both double- and triple-CR setups). If there is enough slack to let you get in to the top position (due to incorrect setup or cable stretch), downshifting will then break the mechanism as it tightens the cable slightly before releasing It.
  Reply
#4
Thanks for the replies.

I haven't yet had a chance to get some decent photos in daylight.

I have tried completely removing the cable from the FD, it still does not come close enough in towards the frame to force the chain onto the smallest chainring unless the chain is on the largest cog of the cassette.

There was a pretty loud noise when I shifted into the smallest chainring, but if I remember correctly I was maybe in 4th or 5th cog (mid position) on the cassette.
  Reply
#5
You might visually inspect the spring on the FD to make sure it has not snapped. Not a real common issue but it would be loud enough to notice!
  Reply
#6
Ended up taking it all off, cleaning and greasing it all and now it seems to be OK.

Thanks all for the suggestions.
  Reply


Possibly Related Threads...
Thread
Author
Replies
Views
Last Post
 
2,920
05-01-2024, 10:31 AM
Last Post: Nutribun
 
2,552
01-27-2024, 08:38 AM
Last Post: Talha
 
8,269
12-08-2019, 08:18 AM
Last Post: CharleyFarley
 
8,921
02-24-2017, 12:45 PM
Last Post: Mountain
 
17,627
10-22-2014, 08:38 AM
Last Post: cny-man

Forum Jump:

[-]
10 Latest Posts
My 1981 COLNAGO "Super" possible early "...
Yesterday 07:50 PM
Close call yesterday! Why are brakes not...
Yesterday 01:27 PM
What jockey wheel Red 10 Speed
Yesterday 07:24 AM
Shoes for ingrown toenail
02-07-2025 06:21 PM
With several methods of shipping being p...
02-07-2025 06:09 PM
Operation of Santa Monica Ebike
02-07-2025 08:40 AM
Cycling is Anti-Aging, But There's a Cat...
02-07-2025 08:38 AM
E-Bikes: The Game-Changer for Cyclists
02-07-2025 03:22 AM
Do you adjust your front suspension? If ...
02-06-2025 11:41 PM
Grip Shifters
02-06-2025 09:41 PM

[-]
Join BikeRide on Strava
Feel free to join if you are on Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/bikeridecom

[-]
Top 5 Posters This Month
no avatar 1. Flowrider
16 posts
no avatar 2. SPINMAN
16 posts
no avatar 3. enkei
13 posts
no avatar 4. rydabent
8 posts
no avatar 5. ReapThaWhirlwind
6 posts