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Old 03-29-15 | 08:04 AM
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Bikes: 87 RockHopper,2008 Specialized Globe. Both upgraded to 9 speeds. 2019 Giant Explore E+3

Originally Posted by Rsmith11
My current bike has some issues shifting. If I go into 2nd gear I have to hold it there or else it goes back to 1. And I can't get into 3rd gear at all. It's a 21 speed. I just want something nicer but don't want to spend over $200-300 for a used bike.
IF it has trigger shifters, pry them open slightly enough to flush with WD-40.
It's a common "fix".
Flush, manipulate, flush, manipulate and you're usually good to go.
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