backwards gears?

Sambuca
Sambuca Posts: 116
edited February 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Just picked up a really nice giant reign 2nd hand but the rear gear selector works in reverse ie when you shift to change up it changes down on the rear cassette, is this a simple case of the cable being connected wrong? They are deore shifters from 2005

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  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    it's called rapid rise

    It's normal for it to do that

    Want to change back to the other 'normal' way, that's a new rear mech.
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  • Sambuca
    Sambuca Posts: 116
    Not ever heard of that- gonna take some getting used to having two different systems on two bikes!! :shock: Thanks for the info
  • NatoED
    NatoED Posts: 480
    rapid rise is a nice idea , but awkward . pitty they couldn't work it like campag shifters on road bikes
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    I had rapid rise on the commuter, and yes it causes a lot of confusion when going from one bike to another, a new rear mech of conventional rise will have both working the same, I gave the RR to the wife who's bike is on twisters anyway!

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • allthegearnoidea
    allthegearnoidea Posts: 4,077
    i had an rr mech, Loved it, took a little getting used to but made a lot more sence when sussed it, gutted when it died!! keep shifting the wrong way now!! :D
    Timmo.
    After all, I am Cornish!
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