nickelass

dissconnect your cable at the derailer,pedal the bike,it must go to the small cog, if it does the fault is in the cable , very dirty maybe, or too much tension,if it still does not go down the low limit adajust screw on the derailer needs to be adjusted.To ajust the cable use the cable ajuster next to the shifter,if it is the cable,try lubeing the cable it can be as simple as that.

I was faced with the same problem but with a mtb wheel.I made a trueing stand,used the internet (Sheldon Brown I think) and struggled with my first wheel.Anyone can do it,you will be slow, but once done the next will be faster.I was also told how hard it was by people who had never done it a bike shops.

find this topic very interesting,I have recently bought a second hand morewood as a AM bike.I ride a lot and was riding my light XC bike more aggressively,jumps etc,and was leaning more into this style,more fun riding ,less orientation on time to km covered.I would not consider AM bike(more than 6inches of travel by my judgement) as a do it all bike.It is to heavy for 40km XC with friends,as I find the focus is pure speed and a test of current peak fitness. Many of my friends response was why would I want to evolve into ihis form of riding? My reasons were more that I ride many times on my own so why race?Plus factor the same trail gets way more exciting. A heavy bike is hard work uphill,(good for training fittness)speed on the downhill(good for skill training).Strong,for the rough stuff.Less breakages,hopefully. I will still do xc races,on an anthem,my speed may increase(or maybe decrease)but I am enjoying my riding more.

thanks for the info,have their address and no.will most likely get there on friday.

since this seems to be the topic for rear shocks service I have recently rquired a AM BIKE WITH A fox DHX 4,O shock.I know it needs a service,its leaking oil and has no rebound,also seems to be leaking air from the boost valve and I suspect for a rebuild as it may need,it will be expensive.considering as an alternative,may be better to switch to a coil shock of a reasonable performance,the shock does seem to have mixed reviews on its relability.Any first hand advice on this would be appreciated,also if I did send it to be serviced,in the durban area who could do it and any rough guide to the cost?

agree totally with maintaining your own bike,realised I learn this skill after two breakdowns,which need not have happened,invest money in tools, and even if you do have a breakdown,most likely you can make a plan,also save you a lot of your hard earned cash.

giant any day,they have an excellent track record and weight is less.

stopped smoking 4 years ago,totally agree you have to want to,also gave up alcohol 2 years 3months ago,found both habits were taking control of my life,it works for me.

mainly ride on my own,thou there is a couple of us sometimes,no set plan,we tend to trail ride more and can be very slow,depending on the mood,I use night riding more as a way to unwind from a working day.

giba,seem many animals,and once you know the track you can pick new lines that you dont see in the day.

night ride at least 3 times a week,weather depending,I have found it improved my riding skills as it makes you focus on where your light and ride there.At first it may seem as though you have less balance,but its waaay more exciting!

recommend the trans lesotho ride,did it in march this year,far beats any other stage ride i have done,not for everyone though,there is not all track and I carried my bike for 10 km uphill the second day.