Shifting problems

[Speeddemon]

Hi all

 

I am fed up with my shifting beeing screwed-up after a muddy ride.

Any advice on what may be causing it and how I can resolve this problem

[FLX1]

Wat system r u using?

[Mr Mulebar]

Define screwed up?

[mountain_lion]

 

Yes, more info required, but I am guessing you have dirty cables.

Inners can be cleaned to some extent, but outers are not that easy.

Easy to replace and not very expensive, so I suggest replace the inners and outers.

While you are at it, you might consider going for continuous outers.

Less places for the dirt to get in.

https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=54503

 

 

mountain_lion2009-07-08 01:01:40

[Speeddemon]

Wat system r u using?

 

I ride a Shimano LX rear derailure.

[Speeddemon]

Define screwed up?

 

I do not have a problem with my front chainrings but, when I want to shift to a lower gear I sometimes have to shift three times before I get any reaction. Shifting to a higher gear isn't a problem

[Free]

Get Sram. You'll never have any shifting problems again. They are far superior in wet conditions than shimano. Im not biased because I ride XT. But Im getting Sram as soon as possible.

[AndreZA]

Wat system r u using?

 

?

 

I ride a Shimano LX rear derailure.

 

 

 

does not say much. How old are your cables? Are they Shimano or no-name brand cables and housing?

[GoLefty!!]

you need continous housing. see sticky thread at top of TECH Q&A forums list.

[Speeddemon]

Get Sram. You'll never have any shifting problems again. They are far superior in wet conditions than shimano. Im not biased because I ride XT. But Im getting Sram as soon as possible.

 

If I hade the cash I would but I don't so I can't

[Speeddemon]

I ride a Shimano LX rear derailure.

does not say much. How old are your cables? Are they Shimano or no-name brand cables and housing?

 

I had the cables and housing replaced 2 weeks ago before a 60km race. The shifting was perfect before the race.  I am stil struggeling with it now.

Speeddemon2009-07-08 03:25:15

[AndreZA]

I had the cables and housing replaced 2 weeks ago before a 60km race. The shifting was perfect before the race.? I am stil struggeling with it now.

 

 

 

replaced with what? Alot of shops will fit Giant cables and housing which is crap.

[NotSoBigBen]

Get Sram. You'll never have any shifting problems again. They are far superior in wet conditions than shimano. Im not biased because I ride XT. But Im getting Sram as soon as possible.

 

If I hade the cash I would but I don't so I can't

 

Sorry to say but SRAM is no gaurantee of 'you'll never have shifting problems again' and I ride both. It may be better in the mud but with enough mud it doesn't actually matter what you ride ..........

[AndreZA]

Sorry to say but SRAM is no gaurantee of 'you'll never have shifting problems again' and I ride both. It may be better in the mud but with enough mud it doesn't actually matter what you ride ..........

 

 

 

and then logic had to step in, thanks BB.

[Mr Mulebar]

I had the cables and housing replaced 2 weeks ago before a 60km race. The shifting was perfect before the race.? I am stil struggeling with it now.

 

 

 

replaced with what? Alot of shops will fit Giant cables and housing which is crap.

 

 

 

Agreed, cheap cables are a no no if you are a proper cyclist, whether you run continuous cables or not cheap cables will give problems.

 

 

 

Fit genuine SHIMANO or other quality cables. Personally I have always fitted XTR cable sets and have never had a problem with shifting, except where the bike got that clogged with mud that the d?railleur couldn't move nor the wheels    

[MoreTrails]

SpeedDemon, seeing as though you replaced your cables 2 weeks ago it sounds like they just need a bit of love and attention. Give the cables and outers a good clean and some lube and you should be back up and running again. Ask any hubber how and why and they can tell you - clean cables make for smooth shifting!

 

However if you came off during your race and bent the derailler hanger you may have to have that straightened by your LBS before you can get those slick shifts happening again. Again a simple procedure, but with a nifty looking tool.