fine tuning gears
04-28-09, 10:07 AM
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fine tuning gears
Hi there, I recently bought a road bike with a Shimano 105 group.
Although in a month or two, it will get it's first free check at my LBS; I do like to fine tune the gears. When on the biggest/or middle chain ring, I have some problems with the proper placing of the chain on the 4th small ring. It shifts OK, however sometimes "misses some teeth" before settling. This happened a few times, and although it is a bit annoying it usually settles after a bit of fiddling. I loosen up/or tighten the gear cable by turning the nut on the downtube. However, what more can you advise.
As said I will go to the LBS, but first I like to try something myself...
Although in a month or two, it will get it's first free check at my LBS; I do like to fine tune the gears. When on the biggest/or middle chain ring, I have some problems with the proper placing of the chain on the 4th small ring. It shifts OK, however sometimes "misses some teeth" before settling. This happened a few times, and although it is a bit annoying it usually settles after a bit of fiddling. I loosen up/or tighten the gear cable by turning the nut on the downtube. However, what more can you advise.
As said I will go to the LBS, but first I like to try something myself...
04-28-09, 10:47 AM
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check your rear dérailleur' s hanger ,it might be bent. have the shop check this with the tuneup.
