Cassette/XT rear der also Hanger problem

Thanks for the help in deciding to install larger rear cogset (11-32) and XT rear der. Finished job
this weekend and had one ride so far. Here is the problem - when shifting gears (low to high) the
chain seems to really jerk from one gear tothe next. The shifts happen quickly but there still seem
to be a jerking of the chain. Is this due to the gear spacing or the rear der? Any suggestions for
improving shifting. FYI - New chain, length determined by large ring large cassette plus one link

Another problem I am having is relationship of skewer and rear der. The non-QR side of the skewer
sit on the rear der bolt. It is virtually impossible to remove the rear wheel without completely
removing the skewer from the wheel. the bike is a '00 Specialized Allez - whatever the base model
was that year. Had the same problem with the stock tiagra rear der. It this poor design by
Specialized or do I need to replace the rear der hanger and/or non QR side of the skewer.

Again, all suggestions appreciated. email directly and post.

maurice [email protected]

 

See below

[email protected] (Maurice) wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
> Thanks for the help in deciding to install larger rear cogset (11-32) and XT rear der. Finished
> job this weekend and had one ride so far. Here is the problem - when shifting gears (low to high)
> the chain seems to really jerk from one gear tothe next. The shifts happen quickly but there still
> seem to be a jerking of the chain. Is this due to the gear spacing or the rear der? Any
> suggestions for improving shifting. FYI - New chain, length determined by large ring large
> cassette plus one link
>
> Another problem I am having is relationship of skewer and rear der. The non-QR side of the skewer
> sit on the rear der bolt. It is virtually impossible to remove the rear wheel without completely
> removing the skewer from the wheel. the bike is a '00 Specialized Allez - whatever the base model
> was that year. Had the same problem with the stock tiagra rear der. It this poor design by
> Specialized or do I need to replace the rear der hanger and/or non QR side of the skewer.
>
> Again, all suggestions appreciated. email directly and post.
>
> maurice [email protected]