Shifter very tight to move

[iluvmybike]

Thanks @iluvmybike
I did not know there was a trim on the shifter, this may complicate things for me.

A lot of people don't realise they have a trim facility so you are not alone!!

 

[Shadow121]

A lot of people don't realise they have a trim facility so you are not alone!!

I loosened the shifter cable, adjusted stops on front Deraileur,
tensioned cable and all is well now, shifting is fine.
I did not look under the hood for the adjustments @iluvmybike mentions
so for now I will be happy as the rings are easily shifted, I also adjusted the
limiters on the back just to ensure no derailments.

The bike is doing well now, it’s a little lighter than my previous Kelly Physio 30,
feels easier to pedal, but that may be due to the 25 mm tyres as opposed to
the 28 mm on the Kelly.

Think I need a different seat though, seat bones fine, but bones further forward
have been painfull, never had that before, never noticed it on this Marin on the first run either,
time will tell.

 

[cyberknight]

glad it worked out
I assume you have your saddle height set back right ? if its to far wrong it can be uncomfy

 

[Gunk]

I don’t like talking about bike shops, because I have yet to see one
worth their salt, brand new Trek with hole in seatstay because derailleur
was loose and not adjusted, 2,800, shop blamed the young rider for the
damage, refused to replace the frame, charged for new derailleur and spokes,
fitted for free, same shop did not forget the damage when trading in for another,
but we went elsewhere, Canyon, lighter cheaper and faultless from day one.
That was the end of me and bike shops, second hand does me well, always
people starting and giving up soon after, selling a good bike for a fraction of
the cost, that leaves me with money to fix any bike I buy.

I completely agree, I’d rather buy a good used bike and fettle/improve it myself.

 

[cyberknight]

I completely agree, I’d rather buy a good used bike and fettle/improve it myself.

indeed although the only way mrs ck would let me have a half decent bike is on c2w and she didnt see the wage slip to see deductions

 

[MichaelW2]

Unclamp the cable at the derailleur. Check the movement of the shifter. If it works as it should, reconnect the cable in the recommended way . If you don't know, see parktools.com for info.

 

[Shadow121]

glad it worked out
I assume you have your saddle height set back right ? if its to far wrong it can be uncomfy

Yes, same as other bike, even more bar positions as other bike is flat bar.
Cant figure it, going up hill is better, and my hands on the bar are more comfortable
than going down.

 

[Shadow121]

I completely agree, I’d rather buy a good used bike and fettle/improve it myself.

This is my second second hand bike now, both only needed derailleur adjustments,
then again both came from the same shop.
The new Canyon came spot on, but it didn’t come from the bike
shop that can’t adjust a derailleur.
Canyon really have to get their bikes spot on, because there
is no store to go back to, and they would loose out big time if customers
got bikes they couldn’t ride.

 

[Gunk]

This is my second second hand bike now, both only needed derailleur adjustments,
then again both came from the same shop.
The new Canyon came spot on, but it didn’t come from the bike
shop that can’t adjust a derailleur.
Canyon really have to get their bikes spot on, because there
is no store to go back to, and they would loose out big time if customers
got bikes they couldn’t ride.

One of my colleagues has just bought a Canyon and it was a very pain free experience

 

[Shadow121]

One of my colleagues has just bought a Canyon and it was a very pain free experience

Good to hear.
Though I find it very upsetting not be able to walk into a local shop
and walk out satisfied, (not that kind of a shop) ,
it’s only a bicycle after all, just don't understand why this is.

Family bikes bought as teenagers in the very early 80‘ s in local shop
never had a single issue either, this generation is really something.