How do I adjust the gears on my bike?

Beej_21

Hey I'm new to the forum. I was wondering how to re-set or align my front 3 gears on my marin b17 properly as its stuck on the middle cog and refused to change up or down! Any help with this is much appreciated! cheers

nicklouse

sounds like you need a new cable.

How tos on Parktools.

Beej_21

Yeah, perhaps! Where could I pick one up? evans cycles maybe?

cooldad

The link in Nicklouses sig. All online.

The Rookie

Almost any bike shop, Wilkinsons supermarkets sell the inner cables dirt cheap....

Simon

cooldad

Aaah bit slow, I though you meant a book. Evans, Halfords sell Clarkes which are pretty decent - stainless, or fancier ones with XTR type outers and sealed endcaps for £10 a pair.
Disconnect the cable and see if the mech moves freely by hand, if it does it's most likely cables, romote chance it's the shifter.

Bunneh

Just a personal thing but I avoid cycle shops when it comes to gear/brake cables and visit places like Wilkinsons, my local car part place who also sell bike parts for a fraction of the cost they would be in a 'proper' bike shop. Been doing that for years with no problems. Sure they tend to lack support but replacing a cable is something everyone should learn, along with punctures, brake alignment.