Notchy shifting rear mech - which way barrel adjuster please

Ringpeace
Ringpeace Posts: 105
edited May 2014 in MTB workshop & tech
As title really. Just had cable change which thought would sort - did for about 5 mins but something needs tuning one way or another?

I know it's an easy fix - am just too timid to start tinkering as know I will start doing it the wrong way - and just exacerbate the problem - and end up kicking the bike and swearing at an inanimate object more than is healthy!

Thanks for any advice

Cheers

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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Helps if you say what the problem is? Who did the change? Get them to look at it.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    If the cable has stretched add tension.

    But read how to set up adjust you gears on Parktools.
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    But adding tension would be anti clockwise.
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  • Ringpeace
    Ringpeace Posts: 105
    cooldad wrote:
    But adding tension would be anti clockwise.


    Thanks man, not sure what I was rabbiting on about, just wanted a quick suggestion and that's exactly what the guy who fixed it said.


    Will give a go - cheers!
  • Ringpeace
    Ringpeace Posts: 105
    nicklouse wrote:
    If the cable has stretched add tension.

    But read how to set up adjust you gears on Parktools.

    I appreciate the spanking! Too terrified to attempt anything on the bikes I ride, which I realise is stupid. Have a frame to build up with all spare parts.

    Time to man the ***K up maybe?!!

    Cables are more or less free - what can go wrong? - LOL

    Cheers though - I'd much prefer to be able to cable and chain change, index and set up brakes without forking out.

    On it... one day!

    Ta

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