Originally Posted by
1nterceptor
The IGH cable stretches over time; it's possible that if the cable is too slack for the IGH to go in and out position/gear. Since this doesn't cost anything; I'd try
this first.
Do you have a chain wear measuring tool? Or maybe ask a shop to do it, there
should be no charge.
Edit: Your mileage is not a lot, but how often you ride in the rain and/or snow
slush will have an affect on wear.
Yes, it's been through some mud, dirt, and other gunk. I don't ride many miles, but when I do ride it, I push it pretty hard, especially if I've taken it on trip.
Sounds exactly like a stiff chain link to me. Look at it while spinning back the cranks. You should see something jogging the tensioner.
If it is that, try to loosen the stiff joint by grabbing the chain firmly in the hands either side of the stiff joint, and flexing the chain to and fro perpendicular to the normal direction,the stiff joint under the thumbs.
A colleague of mine at work who's a lot more knowledgeable than me said the same thing. I'm going to take a look when I get home.
Originally Posted by
fietsbob
You mastered the 'put it in second and adjust the cable so the shoulder of the rod that goes in to the axle is even with the end of the axle indication Yet?
Its Aka 'the indicator chain' because of that.
I've done this before... don't know if I've "mastered it" per se. But I'll have a look tonight.