Originally Posted by roesslk
Hello... I can't seem to get into the larger gears or I notice clicking noises at certain levels. I was into a nice coast this morning and as I tried to get into the upper gears to pick up some more speed I didn't do it - found myself in low gears spinning my legs like crazy!! ...
Kathy
p.s. I just love this bike!! :-)
My girlfriend (56) has a Specialized Dolce Comp (a WSD type setup). She too has a tough time getting into the higher gears, I'm talking about shifting her LEFT (front derailleur).
It takes a LOT of push on the silver lever to get the chain to move to the larger front sprockets. I think you might be having the same problem.
Also you said, "I was in to a nice coast...as I tried to get into the upper gears...I didn't do it..."). Did you pedal while trying to shift? Generally you can't shift well unless you are pedaling.
I don't mean to sound elementary but my girlfriend had very little experience riding so simple tips like that were new to her. She's got it down pretty good now execpt its still hard/uncomfortable for her to push that left silver brake lever inward to shift up to higher gears.
..rickko..