Trouble with rear gears

[Ubarrow]

I‘m reading this on the train, better than any detective novel! At this stage (not skipping to the end...) I’m wondering how second hand this bike is and whether it has an unmatched collection of parts. And yes, the cable angle looks all wrong!

 

[Ubarrow]

Well i think im done with it, its stressing me out too much, any money i had put aside to put into a shop ive spent on tools and parts,
Im not spending anymore on it now

Have you bought a bike stand? That’s the really essential tool for work on the gears.

 

[Ubarrow]

I‘m reading this on the train, better than any detective novel! At this stage (not skipping to the end...) I’m wondering how second hand this bike is and whether it has an unmatched collection of parts. And yes, the cable angle looks all wrong!

Ok, I’ll not say it ............

 

[gazza81]

I normally put it in the turbo to do any work on it.

Not really had a proper play with it since the weekend but it was working OK, could be better.
I'll see if i can fine tune it when i get a chance.

 

[CXRAndy]

You have now become an expert on rear derailleur setups. Invaluable experience

 

[gazza81]

You have now become an expert on rear derailleur setups. Invaluable experience

Ha i dont know about that

 

[gazza81]

Any idea what could cause the front gear lever to stick?
when I push it towards the right to Change up it doesn't come back on its own.

I've not played with the front at all as I've been concentrating on the back

I didn't want to start a new thread "trouble with front gears" 😂

 

[boydj]

It's a similar process to checking the rear. Release the cable, check for cable moving freely, shifter moving ok manually, etc...

 

[gazza81]

Yeah I thought that was the case that was the only cable I haven't replaced I've just put new bar tape on so hopefully I can replace the inner cable without out taking the bar tape off again!

 

[Ajax Bay]

Good dousing of the STI with GT85 or equivalent, into every orifice , and wipe.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Any idea what could cause the front gear lever to stick?

You bought a lemon

You know those stolen or burn out cars the Fire Service use to practise on? Your bike is equivalent for aspiring mechanics.

 

[cyberknight]

Well as the roads have been that bad my shifting has gone really bad from gunked up cables and i only replaced it 2 weeks ago

 

[gazza81]

Good dousing of the STI with GT85 or equivalent, into every orifice , and wipe.

First thing i tried!

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

After reading this lot, I'm definitely sticking with six speed stuff, preferably with down tube friction shifters.....

 

[Smokin Joe]

After reading this lot, I'm definitely sticking with six speed stuff, preferably with down tube friction shifters.....

I've used Ergo/STI since they first appeared, they are as reliable as a Swiss watch.