Originally Posted by
Wilfred Laurier
If the shifter and cassette and rear derailleur are all compatible on paper and designed for the same number of speeds, your inability to get it to work right will not be solved by changing parts. The problem, sorry to say, is you, not the parts.
I'll try setting it up again and will try to do better. I've only noticed it when going uphill which was a pretty steep climb. I might have shifted wrong, given that I have just started biking.
Originally Posted by
Wilfred Laurier
A second hand bike of better quality ($1000 new + 4 or 5 years of use) will be around your price range and be better than your tarted up POS $100 bike and better than a new $400 bike.
It's really hard to find a used bike like what you're trying to say and tougher luck if it will even be in good condition. What if a used bike is out of the question, then?