Road Cycling - Ghost Shifting, Derailleur Noise

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timpm78

02-01-03, 10:58 AM

I just got a Lemond Zurich, which has Ultegra Componets, and the rear derailleur seems to be ghost shifting and is a little noisy. I am wondering if I need to tighten up or loosen the cables to fix the problem?

Thanks,
Tim

Grendel

02-01-03, 04:08 PM

Chances are your cables have stretched a little bit and need to be adjusted. This is common with new bikes during the break-in period and a good LBS will tell you to bring the bike back in a month or so for a full checkup and adjustment.

RiPHRaPH

02-02-03, 06:33 AM

perhaps the rear derailleur adjuster knob was knocked or turned during the car ride home.

also, you didn't mention if the bike is new or used.

timpm78

02-02-03, 09:28 PM

The bike is used, but low miles (320).

Thanks again!
Tim

pat5319

02-03-03, 12:20 AM

Check your rear derailleur hanger and pully cage alignment it/they may be bent.

Ride Straight
Pat

bac

02-03-03, 06:37 AM

Yup - I'd start with the cables, and work my way to the rest of the driveline if this does not fix the problem.

Good luck!