[ArmySlowRdr]

..my new stumpjumper has one of those damned front mechs where the tightening bolt (cable pinch bolt) is blocked by the chain rings and the cage itself. I tried 3 different types of allen sets and could not make it "in da hole" so to say.

So I guess I need a shorter tool

New pus*y should be easier to work

So what kinda allen set do I need ta get?

 

[bike_freak]

Probably not a big help but..... you may have to remove the chainrings/cranks... What type of crankset is it?

 

[fred3]

Okay I'll sue you...

..my new stumpjumper has one of those damned front mechs where the tightening bolt (cable pinch bolt) is blocked by the chain rings and the cage itself. I tried 3 different types of allen sets and could not make it "in da hole" so to say.

So I guess I need a shorter tool

New pus*y should be easier to work

So what kinda allen set do I need ta get?

but since you don't care where you post your question I guess I can tell you to piss off and if you don't like it sue me.

 

[rapwithtom]

With your thumb, push the front derailleur cage away from you...that tilts the tightening screw up where you can just use any old allen wrench. Of course, you need three hands to do it all. So I ended wedging a pair of pliers in there so it would hold the front cage a little away from the frame while I tightened the bolt.

I just went through your pain last week and that's the ticket on my specialized epic.

 

[Lucky]

..my new stumpjumper has one of those damned front mechs where the tightening bolt (cable pinch bolt) is blocked by the chain rings and the cage itself. I tried 3 different types of allen sets and could not make it "in da hole" so to say.

So I guess I need a shorter tool

New pus*y should be easier to work

So what kinda allen set do I need ta get?

Just get an extra 5-er and lop it off to the right length with a Dremel.

Kathy :^)

 

[Darkwing Duck]

Have you tried a Bondhus type hex wrench:

They allow you to be able to get to the bolt at some pretty funky angles.

 

[ickyickyptngzutboing]

I had to do this exact same thing ('cept I used a spare Allen wrench) to get my front derail. correctly alligned. If you have another person around, have them hold the front derail. away from the frame.

 

[Warp]

Bondhus. If not, remove the cranks.

 

[ArmySlowRdr]

check--I think Kathy's suggestion is the ticket.

Have you tried a Bondhus type hex wrench:

They allow you to be able to get to the bolt at some pretty funky angles.

 

[ArmySlowRdr]

great idea!! thanks.

Just get an extra 5-er and lop it off to the right length with a Dremel.

Kathy :^)