rd adjustments
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rd adjustments
When I'm shifting from the third smallest cog in back to the second smallest cog, the rear derailleur fails to shift most of the time and makes this awful ratcheting noise. Sometimes, it will work, but only after a few seconds of spinning. The other gears are fine, although the downshifts on the smaller cogs tend to be more clunky, which is sort of counter-intuitive. This only happens when riding and not so much on the stand. Should I tune with the barrel adjusters or touch the L-H settings? THanks
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When I'm shifting from the third smallest cog in back to the second smallest cog, the rear derailleur fails to shift most of the time and makes this awful ratcheting noise. Sometimes, it will work, but only after a few seconds of spinning. The other gears are fine, although the downshifts on the smaller cogs tend to be more clunky, which is sort of counter-intuitive. This only happens when riding and not so much on the stand. Should I tune with the barrel adjusters or touch the L-H settings? THanks
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Most likely the housing. Second guess is a faulty derailleur. (I am assuming it shifts to progressively larger cogs just fine)
To shift to the smaller cogs, the shifter just releases tension a bit (one ratchet worth). The cable could be getting hung up in the housing for a few seconds.
BTW, the L&H screws have nothing to do with this, they just set the limits on derailleur travel.
To shift to the smaller cogs, the shifter just releases tension a bit (one ratchet worth). The cable could be getting hung up in the housing for a few seconds.
BTW, the L&H screws have nothing to do with this, they just set the limits on derailleur travel.
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agreed with thomson, try lubing your cables or get a new cable and houseing, if that doesn't work then your derailleur may have a weak spring so its not pulling over as forceful as it was when it was new
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All good replies so far.
Add to the mix: derailleur hanger alignment.
Add to the mix: derailleur hanger alignment.
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