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Originally Posted by vansiclenr
Shifts on the rear cogset are getting jumpy. Largest two gears are OK, smallest two are OK, but two or three gears in the middle jump around when I shift. I think I remember this is usually gears or gears plus chain, not just chain, right? I don't understand since the set has less than 2,000 miles on it.

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A chain can be trashed in 2000 mi. Trashed chain trashes cogs. Measure chain for wear as per Sheldon Brown at www.hariscyclery.com You might also have a RD cable tension issue.
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