Originally posted by Scuddie
Also, a bit OT, but I cant get into gear 3 major unless I am at 7 minor(the highest), and it will slip into 2 major if I go below 6 minor. Any of you think I need a new gearset/derailer? thanks.
If I understand you right, you're saying that the front gears (cranks) will only stay in the 3rd ring (big one) if you are in the 7th (smallest?) on your rear cassette... right?
you don't need any new parts, just take the bike to a LBS and ask them to adjust the shifting, it probably won't cost any more than $10 and they probably will let you watch.
or if you want to try it yourself... check out these sites.
http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/...railleur.shtml
http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/FAQrindx.shtml
these sites will help also (you can always trust Sheldon Brown
)
http://sheldonbrown.com/gears.html
http://sheldonbrown.com/derailer-adjustment.html
by the way, welcome to the forums... and don't get discouraged by the rough welcoming, there are some memebers here whose bark is much more than their bite
