Derraileur puzzle

[martearle]

Hello,
I have a Bianchi Gold Race 01 with a Shimano Sora derraileur.
I was replacing the gear cables so I though I might as well take the derraileur off and and give it a clean.
I've put it back on but it is 'bunched up'. I havn't replaced the cable yet and it may have been bunched up all along. Ho should it look?

Thanks Very Much!!!!!

 

[martearle]

Here is a picture of the derallieur.

Is it installed correctly (gear cable to yet added)

Cheers!

 

[ant evans]

If the chain is on the big chainring, it's too short. Take a couple of links out. Otherwise, if it changes okay, it's okay.

 

[Kristian]

The chain does seem a bit long as it is rubbing on the bottom of the derailleur cage. It also looks like the chain is sagging a little. Maby it is time for a new drive chain? This wouldnt be any different to when you removed the unit for a scrub up. Good luck with it all.

 

[Kristian]

Oh hold on maby the chain isnt as saggy as I 1st thought! The picture is on a bit of an angle

 

[martearle]

Yes - the bikes on a stand

How much does a decent chain cost?

 

[Kristian]

If you replace your chain, then you need to replace your cluster as well as they wear at the same time and a new chain/ old cluster combo is bound to give you trouble. You my need to do the chainrings too! Its all starting to add up huh

The cost will depend on the quality. A bike shop will be more than happy to tell you the cost.

 

[ant evans]

Er, I meant too long, not too short. Taking links out makes it shorter. Doh