Took the tranny off the bike and completely cleaned it, new lube and cleaned the frame. I did the yesterday.

But you know what Mr. B: my back rim... I found 6.... YES 6 cracks in it. Took it back to a bike shop and it is on warrenty so the owner is going to try to get me a 36 spoke rim. The orginal shop I got it from was supposed to change the 28 spoke to a 36 spoke but never did. I am glad Giant is coming through. I do love their bikes.