Setting Up a Rear Mech from Scratch
drewesq
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My rear mech seems really lazy at changing up from gears 1,2,3,4 so much so that often it won't change on the first click and then jump 2 on the next click.
I suspect I need to loosen the cable and set up again from scratch, but I haven't done it before and I can't keep taking my bike to the shop for every mechanical problem especially my MTB since it needs constant maintenance!
Which youtube videos are best for learning this sort of thing please?
I suspect I need to loosen the cable and set up again from scratch, but I haven't done it before and I can't keep taking my bike to the shop for every mechanical problem especially my MTB since it needs constant maintenance!
Which youtube videos are best for learning this sort of thing please?
Cannondale CAADX Disc 2014 Tiagra - Blue
Charge Plug 0
Voodoo Bizango 2015
Ridgeback World Tour (mainly for commuting and holidays)
Charge Plug 0
Voodoo Bizango 2015
Ridgeback World Tour (mainly for commuting and holidays)
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just need to adjust the cable tension a little tighter - try turning the barrel adjuster 1/4 turn anti clockwise, try the gears 1,2,3,4 if still 'lazy' try another 1/4 turn
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Also how old are you cables? dirty old cables seriously reduce shifting quality.0
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Lazy changing up (smaller cogs) is usually due to cruddy cables, the only force applied is from the spring in the rear mech, changing down is OK as you can apply more force with your thumb!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
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Thanks guys, will give it a go tomorrow!
Shame there aren't any bike mechanic courses you can pay to go on, I'd be all over that!!Cannondale CAADX Disc 2014 Tiagra - Blue
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Voodoo Bizango 2015
Ridgeback World Tour (mainly for commuting and holidays)0 -
There are courses, but most stuff is really simple.I don't do smileys.
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I'd definitely advise using the Park Tools website for a decent guide. I've followed the guide on rear mechs numerous times and I can't fault it, just my memory!Specialized Rockhopper '07
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also read the instructions for the mech you have as they are not all set up exactly the same way. but the basics are the same."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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Just thought I'd say that I used the MBR video (Al) on youtube. I have now setup my rear mech from scratch for the first time successfully!
Might change the cable soon though as it is extremely frayed!
Thanks
Cannondale CAADX Disc 2014 Tiagra - Blue
Charge Plug 0
Voodoo Bizango 2015
Ridgeback World Tour (mainly for commuting and holidays)0 -
Yeh youtube videos are great, there's plenty of rubbish ones but watching a few will give you a good visual understanding of what's going on, and a pictures worth a thousand words as they say.0
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Here, from the "Workshop Guide" that came with the October edition of MBUK
click to enlarge, then hit 'download' on the right of the page
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