Originally Posted by
AndrewP
Its not just the chain that has to be clean but also the shifter cables (inner and outer). What gear shift system do you have (Grip shifters, trigger shifters etc)? When you are shifting down, do you mean shifting into an easier pedalling gear or shifting onto smaller cogs?
Full spec of the bike I am riding is linked below
http://www.konabikes.co.uk/2008/dew/dew.php
Shifters are Shimano EZ-fire shifters and i refer to shifting down as in shifting into an easier gear
Seemed to get the problem after I cleaned the chain and derailer.