Gear cable casings won't go into slot.
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i wouldnt tune the gears with the bike upside down myself.
If youve got a bike shop near to you id just take it to them for a quick tune up. wont cost alot and will save you a headache.0 -
1. Yep, normal is these combos, you don't need to use them - it is putting the chain at an angle. You can get the same ratios in the middle chainrings ie 2/5.
2 + 3. Sound like more fine tuning is needed. An eigth of a turn of the adjuster can make a difference.
4+5. Again, fine tuning. Try toeing the pads in a fraction.0 -
Just emailed a professional near me about having him do it all. I know it's better if I learn myself but I'd be more happy for a professional to do it well.
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Ask if you can watch. Sometimes is hard to get it right first time, but seeing it done, and picking up tricks and tips will put you in a better position next time.0
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supersonic wrote:Ask if you can watch. Sometimes is hard to get it right first time, but seeing it done, and picking up tricks and tips will put you in a better position next time.
Yeah, will definitely ask when he replies.
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It took me a long long time when I started out before I got proficient at gears!0
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supersonic wrote:It took me a long long time when I started out before I got proficient at gears!
Thanks again for the help you've given me. You've been great. You all have. I'll be sticking around this forum.
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You should go and buy the What Mountain Bike magazine now - I have a nice little column every month aimed at beginners ;-)0
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supersonic wrote:You should go and buy the What Mountain Bike magazine now - I have a nice little column every month aimed at beginners ;-)
Then I'd look proper cool 8)
Getting a MTB maintenance book for xmas too. Should be a wiz in no time!
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biggest thing with gears is getting your head around what actually does what - i find anyway. Im pretty much there though
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I understand what derailers are and how they work.
But the adjusting screws are just like :S
By the way, self made signature picture in my signature.
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A gear tune up will cost £5 - £10, so for £15 I'd imagine it'd be brakes + gears. Sound reasonable?
Cheers,
Matt.
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Usually 5 quid per end, or for 20 quid a general check over and set up.0
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supersonic wrote:Usually 5 quid per end, or for 20 quid a general check over and set up.
Shall be doing that, it's worth the re-assurance of knowing an expert did it.
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Lol, just emailed a different local bike shop to see if they could beat the price. They want... £39.00. Ridiculous.
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Okay, got an email from the LBS.
They want the following.
Chainring guard £9.95
Allen Key skewer set £7.95
Labour check over and adjust c. £25.00
Then i'd imagine another £20 for a helmet, but that doesn't count as it's priceless.
That seem okay? Might not get the chainguard though.
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Whay do they 'want' a chain guard and allen key set?! Or do you mean the prices for stuff you are considering? You don't need a chain guard on a bike like this, and allen key sets can be got much cheaper than that.
Just have it checked over and adjusted.0 -
supersonic wrote:Whay do they 'want' a chain guard and allen key set?! Or do you mean the prices for stuff you are considering? You don't need a chain guard on a bike like this, and allen key sets can be got much cheaper than that.
Just have it checked over and adjusted.
I want a chain guard. And these are skewers, not just allen keys. I meant they want the prices for that stuff sorry. do you think the chainguard is worth it?
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Is it a trouser guard, or a bash guard? Bashguards not really needed on XC bikes unless really thrashing it, and trouser guards are pretty uselss anyway. Trouser clips must better, I used them for years commuting.
Allen skewers will stop the very casual thief, but as most take allen keys with them anyway if on the look out for bikes...0 -
supersonic wrote:Is it a trouser guard, or a bash guard? Bashguards not really needed on XC bikes unless really thrashing it, and trouser guards are pretty uselss anyway. Trouser clips must better, I used them for years commuting.
Allen skewers will stop the very casual thief, but as most take allen keys with them anyway if on the look out for bikes...
It's a trouser guard. I'd rather have the trouser guard than use the clips. I'll take it off before going out on proper rides as it'd most likely snap if anything were to happen, but for my daily commute, I'll be using it.
The skewers... Well, yes, I suppose a proper bike thief would have an allen key. But it's still by far better than quick release surely.
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