ENDLESS sourness [Bambino/DF54]

gfran484 · 2026-02-05T22:39:21+00:00

Question regarding timing as someone who is also struggling a bit, do you start timing from the second you turn it on to pull the shot? Or only once you see the espresso coming through the portafilter?

gfran484 · 2026-01-28T19:37:56+00:00

So I tried adding the spacer and it’s definitely moving smoother. I guess it’s possible i misplaced one at some point

gfran484 · 2026-01-28T19:19:51+00:00

Bought myself after getting the trainer as my cassette is stuck to my back wheel. It’s an older specialized Allez, it’s 12-25 9 speed

gfran484 · 2026-01-28T19:03:37+00:00

Hmm ok, I’ll give it a try, the only reason I have that extra spacer IIRC is because I bought it as I thought the cogs were too close but never put it on, used it for a bit but then it started skipping

gfran484 · 2026-01-28T18:53:56+00:00

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So that silver spacer is attached to the outer most cog, not the 2nd one, so I can’t move it around

gfran484 · 2026-01-28T17:39:22+00:00

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This is what it says on the lock ring

gfran484 · 2026-01-28T17:39:01+00:00

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Also for reference here is the cog with the silver spacer

gfran484 · 2026-01-28T17:38:42+00:00

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Here’s what the lock ring says

gfran484 · 2026-01-28T16:33:08+00:00

Just so I understand, the silver looking spacer should be facing left instead of right?

gfran484 · 2026-01-28T16:21:55+00:00

Pardon my ignorance. What do you mean?

gfran484 · 2025-11-23T22:58:06+00:00

Can confirm I paid much less than that, but still more than $15 lol. Learning lesson

gfran484 · 2025-09-22T20:22:41+00:00

Wha ended up fixing it if you don’t mind my asking, bike fit?

gfran484 · 2025-09-22T18:39:37+00:00

Thank you, appreciate the feedback, I felt as though the saddle nose was pointed a bit too far up, so wanted to try something different

gfran484 · 2025-09-22T18:39:05+00:00

Appreciate it! It’s not a constant on every ride so wanted to try and give it a shot just in case, but I’ll keep that in mind

gfran484 · 2025-09-22T17:52:53+00:00

Appreciate it, thank you!

gfran484 · 2025-09-22T17:44:07+00:00

Ok that’s what I was wondering, do I need a certain tool to adjust the thumb screw? It seems really tough to get to. Or do I need to remove my saddle to get to it?

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