Bicycle Mechanics - Higher gears making noise

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Maverick88

02-21-06, 12:00 PM

Hi to everyone,

I got a Scott Yecora moutain bike.
Recently the bike makes alot of noise when I change to a high gear.

For example, when I am on the middle plate 5th gear, there is no noise, but when I shift to the 6th, 7th or 8th gear the bike begins to make noise.

I am almost sure I need to adjust the gears, I just don't know how exactly.

Can anyone please help me out with this?

Thanks in advance.

schang

02-21-06, 12:26 PM

Park Tool has very good tutorials on derailleur adjustments, see "Front Derailleur Adjustments" on this page: http://www.parktool.com/repair/byregion.asp?catid=53

onbike 1939

02-21-06, 01:22 PM

It may well be that your cable needs adjusting but noise when on the smaller sprockets ca be caused by a stiff link in the chain. This may not show up in the larger sprockets. Best to check.