Gear problems.
08-09-07, 04:19 PM
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Gear problems.
I was riding last night when this problem started up. I was going up a small but long incline so I shifted into a higher gear. The chain started jumping from gear to gear in the back and I have no idea why. The only way it wouldn't do this was if I was in a very low gear. It is very annoying since I have tons of hills in my area. My cranks and gear system are not of high class at all and I know nothing about how much it would cost to replace them just to get a decent pair that won't make me scared of going head over bars while going uphill. Any suggestions about replacing them for a reasonable price? Or how I could fix this on my own? Anything will help.
08-09-07, 04:26 PM
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Sounds like your RD needs adjusting... should just be a cable tension adjustment.
There should be a little barrel adjuster on your RD... turn in 1/4 turn counterclockwise and run through the gears to make sure they shift nicely. You may need another 1/4 turn or so to get it perfect
https://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=64
There should be a little barrel adjuster on your RD... turn in 1/4 turn counterclockwise and run through the gears to make sure they shift nicely. You may need another 1/4 turn or so to get it perfect
https://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=64
08-09-07, 04:27 PM
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Probably just a simple adjustment try:
https://parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=64
Or The maintenance board on this forum.
https://parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=64
Or The maintenance board on this forum.
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Awesome. I'll check that out. That sounds like something it could be. It is a new bike so I am sure now that the cables are being used they might need adjustments. Thanks!
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Is it a new bike from a local shop ? If so, most bike shops offer free adjustments for a year or so on bikes they sell. On new bikes, the cables stretch and gears & brakes get a bit out of adjustment as everything "settles in" during the first couple of hundred miles.
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it doesn't matter if its the cheapest group on the market. the drivetrain needs to be cleaned frequently, and you probably just need to twist the barrel adjuster a quarter to half turn for the proper cable tension. if its new, take it to the shop, they usually haave a 30-60 day free adjustment to compensate for cable stretch
