how do you stop clicking gears
giantgeorge
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my gears are just jumping all the time ?
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Index them correctly.I don't do smileys.
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how do you do that.and what tool do need0
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Go singlespeed
(facetious answer)
Go singlespeed
(well, someone had to say it)
Go singlespeed
TBH, it is what I did 2+ years ago. Became really hacked off with having to indexing gears on a regular basis and gears that jumped exactly at the wrong time.
I couldn't really get the indexing perfect (zero noise) so every now and then would take it to the LBS to get smooth running kit. Only to be disappointed 100 miles or so later with kit that was getting out of line again. Gave up. Went the 'simple' route. Not a single problem since.Follow @mtb365 on Twitter0 -
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@ AndrewBF = Luddite.I don't do smileys.
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what a foolAndrewBF wrote:Go singlespeed
(facetious answer)
Go singlespeed
(well, someone had to say it)
Go singlespeed
TBH, it is what I did 2+ years ago. Became really hacked off with having to indexing gears on a regular basis and gears that jumped exactly at the wrong time.
I couldn't really get the indexing perfect (zero noise) so every now and then would take it to the LBS to get smooth running kit. Only to be disappointed 100 miles or so later with kit that was getting out of line again. Gave up. Went the 'simple' route. Not a single problem since.0 -
AndrewBF wrote:Go singlespeed
(facetious answer)
Go singlespeed
(well, someone had to say it)
Go singlespeed
TBH, it is what I did 2+ years ago. Became really hacked off with having to indexing gears on a regular basis and gears that jumped exactly at the wrong time.
I couldn't really get the indexing perfect (zero noise) so every now and then would take it to the LBS to get smooth running kit. Only to be disappointed 100 miles or so later with kit that was getting out of line again. Gave up. Went the 'simple' route. Not a single problem since.
i couldn't fix my car properly so i've just taken to running everywhere. it's awesome, and so healthy0 -
Does this confirm my theory that only imbeciles (And BMXers - although it should be noted someone can be both) run singlespeed? hmm.AndrewBF wrote:Go singlespeed
(facetious answer)
Go singlespeed
(well, someone had to say it)
Go singlespeed
TBH, it is what I did 2+ years ago. Became really hacked off with having to indexing gears on a regular basis and gears that jumped exactly at the wrong time.
I couldn't really get the indexing perfect (zero noise) so every now and then would take it to the LBS to get smooth running kit. Only to be disappointed 100 miles or so later with kit that was getting out of line again. Gave up. Went the 'simple' route. Not a single problem since.0 -
Meh, so I'm a foolish Luddite. But at least I'm a happy foolish Luddite.
As for the Ludditeness, I've also run one of those new fangled hub gear Rohloff things too. But the weight is the killer there.
Still prefer the SS set up though. I *was* doing something wrong with my gear set up over 20 years of riding. Never could get the gear set up to be sweet and perfect - or at least not so it would last for a decent amount of time when put under great strain climbing in the Peaks through the vagaries of the British winter and being knocked about every now and then.
This last winter has been a revelation. Just set it and forget it and go for a ride. I feel fitter and stronger for it too. Each to their own.
Also - I've read the Sheldon stuff previously and it makes so much sense. I simply couldn't get things to be set up correctly and then work well. Tried new cables, new shifters new cassettes etc. Maybe when I get some spare time this summer I'll build a new bike from the bits in the shed and see if I can get it right. I can still use my SS to ride while that bike is being fettled.Follow @mtb365 on Twitter0 -
AndrewBF wrote:I used the screw thingy, the thing with a handle anyways, on the erm, screw and like turned it and like the gears were sort of OK, then I turned the knobby thing on that bit where I push to change gears (you know the black pipe thing comes out of it) and it seemed OK, then I went for a ride and it like wasn't OK so I gave up
Thats why most shifters have an barrel adjuster, if the gears aren't perfect, just give it an 1/8 of a turn on the fly, sorted.
Simon
Sorry, couldn't resist, I did try - honest I did. I got my first and last single speed bike 32 years ago, don't intend going back!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.0 -
Same can be said of gears. they only take a few minutes to set up.AndrewBF wrote:Just set it and forget it and go for a ride. I feel fitter and stronger for it too. Each to their own.
Each to their own is fine, but it doesn't apply to singlespeeders. You are just plain wrong
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