Bicycle Mechanics - slipping from 1st to 2nd gear

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kinell
08-19-03, 11:35 PM
What causes my mountain bike to slip when i have it in first gear back down to second? I have changed the cable already.


jcivic00
08-19-03, 11:40 PM
check yer rear derailleur. use the barrel adjuster to fine tune it. or you may have broken some teeth on yer cassette.

EastCoast
08-20-03, 08:31 AM
Your indexing may be off, causing the chain to slip.