Originally Posted by
Frogdaddy
Thank you for your insight and feedback. Now that you mentioned it, a hybrid is what it was categorized as. The shifter that controls the front derailleur is skipping a click and chainring. I've cleaned it up but will need troubleshoot a little more without being connected to derailleur to see if the shifter is bad. I agree a bit underrated because I see the quality that comes out of the same regions today.
Let you know.
Thanks again.
You're welcome. Usually the front derailleur problem is fixed by loosening the cable at the derailleur and pulling it tighter or loosening it, depending on which chainring it won't go onto. Sometimes it won't click because it's too tight. Good luck.