Great info, thanks for the replies.
Clearly, different strokes for different folks!
Drivetrain is 52/42/30, 12-25, and is all Shimano 5500 except for a 5603 FD.
I went with A, and chain length seems good.
Now, though, I've developed a different problem...it is reluctant to drop down into the 12 cog.
Limit is fine, and the RD is clean and lubed.
Also, the FD dropshifts hard...should I suspect this is normal?
UPDATE: Shifting is better, but not yet perfect. Using the micro-adjuster, I believe that loosening it tightens the cable, and vice-versa. So, if it hesitates a bit climbing up the cassette, that means I need a slightly tighter cable, right?
Dropping down the cogs is usually fine, trouble spots seem to be in the smaller 3 or 4 cogs, and usually when climbing up the cassette.
Last edited by 67tony; 06-29-20 at 07:50 AM.