Hello All,
So I've upgraded my 2013 Trek Marlin's crankset from the Shimano Acera (FC-M311) to the Shimano Alivio (FC-M430).
However, now that I've done this, the stock Shimano front derailleur will not reach the 3rd (outermost) sprocket. :madman:
To answer the "is he too stupid to breed" questions: yes the crank is properly installed and tightened all the way down on the square bottom bracket. The derailleur limiter screws are turned all the way out as well.
The derailleur cage simply will not reach the 3rd sprocket.
Full disclosure: the bike was set-up (from factory) as an 3x8, the new front crankset is "allegedly" designed as part of a 9-speed driveset. That being said everything i've read here and elsewhere would indicate that there shouldn't be anything different between the crankset and front sprockets on an 8 or 9 speed bike.
Your thoughts, ideas, or suggestions are greatly appreciated. My only option i can think of now is to go to my LBS and buy a new front derailleur with a "greater reach".
So I've upgraded my 2013 Trek Marlin's crankset from the Shimano Acera (FC-M311) to the Shimano Alivio (FC-M430).
However, now that I've done this, the stock Shimano front derailleur will not reach the 3rd (outermost) sprocket. :madman:
To answer the "is he too stupid to breed" questions: yes the crank is properly installed and tightened all the way down on the square bottom bracket. The derailleur limiter screws are turned all the way out as well.
The derailleur cage simply will not reach the 3rd sprocket.
Full disclosure: the bike was set-up (from factory) as an 3x8, the new front crankset is "allegedly" designed as part of a 9-speed driveset. That being said everything i've read here and elsewhere would indicate that there shouldn't be anything different between the crankset and front sprockets on an 8 or 9 speed bike.
Your thoughts, ideas, or suggestions are greatly appreciated. My only option i can think of now is to go to my LBS and buy a new front derailleur with a "greater reach".