Originally Posted by
Trakhak
(1) If the chain occasionally derails to the outside when you're on the 50t ring, adjust the frt derailleur.
I'll have a go.
Originally Posted by
Trakhak
(2) Nobody suggested using the 50/32 crossed-chain gear combination; why would you do that?
Laziness? My usual journey features a lot of starting, getting up to full speed for a stretch, and then stopping again. I got used to accelerating from 39/32 and switching quickly up through the gears to 39/11, rather than going from 30/32 - 24, 39/21 - 16, 50/14-11, or whatever the correct way to it would be. Mea culpa, I have sinned
Originally Posted by
Trakhak
(3) Yes, if it's difficult to shift, get your drivetrain, derailleurs, and shifters tuned, and lubricate or replace housings and cables as appropriate.
Rogger that, I'll see if that helps me mend my shifty shifting ways.
Originally Posted by
HillRider
Have the bike adjusted properly and these difficulties will go away and you can make proper use of the gearing you have. Using all 9-speeds on the cassette is perfectly acceptable but in concert with the appropriate chainrings.
Noted. I'll pay attention to this.