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Advice needed on adjusting rear derailleur.
I'm trying to adjust the rear derailleur on my bike (Shimano Acer X in
the rear, Gripshift shifters in the front, 21 speeds). I've done plenty of research on it, spent a few days on it, but all without success. Problem I'm having is, I can't get it to shift perfectly in both up and down (high/low) directions, on all 7 sprockets in the rear, and all 3 cogs in the front. The trouble areas are usually the middle gears (ie. 3rd or 4th sprocket from the smallest), or upshifting from the smallest gear. When I fine tune it so that upshifting is perfect, the downshifting develops problems; and vice versa. I've tried making adjustments to EVERYTHING; the barrel adjuster on the front grip shifter, the barrel adjuster on the rear derailleur, the tension of the cable, the placement of the derailleur before the cable is pinned down, the H/L adjustment screws, the B-tension screw, the positioning of the guide pulley - everything. There are even times when everything seemed perfect, shifting was flawless in both directions, on all sprockets. But after cycling through all sprockets a few times, shifting problems developed as described above. This change in performance can only be due to the action of tightening and releasing the tension on the cable, through the act of switching gears on the gripshifter. But I've ensured the cable was tightened down very securely, and the cable, like all the other parts on the bike, appears to not be in a worn condition (the bike has only seen maybe a year's use). Any suggestions on finding a solution? |
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Advice needed on adjusting rear derailleur.
Adriad Marshall wrote:
SNIP : There are even times when everything seemed perfect, shifting was : flawless in both directions, on all sprockets. But after cycling : through all sprockets a few times, shifting problems developed as : described above. This change in performance can only be due to the : action of tightening and releasing the tension on the cable, through : the act of switching gears on the gripshifter. But I've ensured the : cable was tightened down very securely, and the cable, like all the : other parts on the bike, appears to not be in a worn condition (the : bike has only seen maybe a year's use). Any suggestions on finding a : solution? Without question, you need to make absolutely certain the cables travel freely in their housings. Don't waste any more time on playing with adjustments. And, in any case, a year old bike should have all its cables stripped out, cleaned and lubed or replaced. It's amazing the difference just this act can make. I've fixed bikes where the owner paid top rates at the LBS for this exact set of symptoms not to be diagnosed. Hope this helps, cheerz Lynzz |
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Advice needed on adjusting rear derailleur.
I am about to try to tackle the same problem as well as rubbing
on the front derailer on my MTB Specialized Hardrock. I have the same components as you and the bike has never shifted well. My girlfriend has a much older Specialized Hardrock with old Suntour derailers and it shifts flawlessly...Did you find any websites or books that might help me out? Maybe I can learn something with my problem that may give you some insight into your problem. Thanks Rob I'm trying to adjust the rear derailleur on my bike (Shimano Acer X in the rear, Gripshift shifters in the front, 21 speeds). I've done plenty of research on it, spent a few days on it, but all without success. Problem I'm having is, I can't get it to shift perfectly in both up and down (high/low) directions, on all 7 sprockets in the rear, and all 3 cogs in the front. The trouble areas are usually the middle gears (ie. 3rd or 4th sprocket from the smallest), or upshifting from the smallest gear. When I fine tune it so that upshifting is perfect, the downshifting develops problems; and vice versa. I've tried making adjustments to EVERYTHING; the barrel adjuster on the front grip shifter, the barrel adjuster on the rear derailleur, the tension of the cable, the placement of the derailleur before the cable is pinned down, the H/L adjustment screws, the B-tension screw, the positioning of the guide pulley - everything. There are even times when everything seemed perfect, shifting was flawless in both directions, on all sprockets. But after cycling through all sprockets a few times, shifting problems developed as described above. This change in performance can only be due to the action of tightening and releasing the tension on the cable, through the act of switching gears on the gripshifter. But I've ensured the cable was tightened down very securely, and the cable, like all the other parts on the bike, appears to not be in a worn condition (the bike has only seen maybe a year's use). Any suggestions on finding a solution? |
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Advice needed on adjusting rear derailleur.
I am about to try to tackle the same problem as well as rubbing
on the front derailer on my MTB Specialized Hardrock. I have the same components as you and the bike has never shifted well. My girlfriend has a much older Specialized Hardrock with old Suntour derailers and it shifts flawlessly...Did you find any websites or books that might help me out? Maybe I can learn something with my problem that may give you some insight into your problem. Thanks Rob From Robmurr: I got mine fixed last night. I lubed the cables and adjusted the high stop on my rear derailer(was way off) then shifted to top gear in the rear and backed out the ferrule? on the derailer to allow me some adjustment of the cable to fine tune it. I took all the slack out of the cable while in top gear and tightened the cable down. Starting shifting up and down nicely with only a little tweeking of the cable adjustment on the gripshift to stop any rubbing of the chain on the sprocket sides. Working great now. This bike was really set up bad from the bike shop I got it from when new..In fact when new it never went into top gear in the rear! Next bike I buy will be put on a stand while I watch everything being adjusted to my satisfaction before I leave with it. Thanks for the help Rob |
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Advice needed on adjusting rear derailleur.
"Adriad Marshall" wrote in message
om... I'm trying to adjust the rear derailleur on my bike (Shimano Acer X in the rear, Gripshift shifters in the front, 21 speeds). . When I fine tune it so that upshifting is perfect, the downshifting develops problems; and vice versa. There are even times when everything seemed perfect, shifting was flawless in both directions, on all sprockets. But after cycling through all sprockets a few times, shifting problems developed as described above. 2 common culprits: bent rear derailer cage or hanger, or friction in cable/cable housing. Friction usually reveals itself by slow upshifts when you have the downshifting set properly, the spring in the derailer can only overcome so much friction. Low-end indexed components like those are pretty marginal at best. They're hard to get perfect shifting from even when they're new and clean, when they get worn a little and dirty, they get temperamental. |
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Advice needed on adjusting rear derailleur.
Garrison Hilliard wrote: (ROBMURR) wrote: My girlfriend has a much older Specialized Hardrock with old Suntour derailers and it shifts flawlessly...Did you find any websites or books that might help me out? There's your answer... Suntour was always better than Shi(t)mano,... Sounds like it might be time for me to put all my SunTour stuff up on ebay. Do others feel the same way? |
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Advice needed on adjusting rear derailleur.
My stock road bike these many years (components moving from frame to frame) has Dura hubs, Sugino triple crankset, and Yes! : SunTour derailers. Don't put your SunTour stuff up on Ebay: use it! :-) Garrison Hilliard wrote: (ROBMURR) wrote: My girlfriend has a much older Specialized Hardrock with old Suntour derailers and it shifts flawlessly...Did you find any websites or books that might help me out? There's your answer... Suntour was always better than Shi(t)mano,... Sounds like it might be time for me to put all my SunTour stuff up on ebay. Do others feel the same way? |
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