I thought I would take my bike (new last fall < 250 miles on it) out for a spring test run, even though there is still a fair amount of snow on the ground. When I tried to shift to the smallest two cogs, I discovered that I had no more "clicks" left. The system shifts up and down the remaining cogs with no problem, but its as if I am missing the two bottom rachets. Any suggestions? 250 miles seems too early for a rebuild.
I thought I would take my bike (new last fall < 250 miles on it) out for a spring test run, even though there is still a fair amount of snow on the ground. When I tried to shift to the smallest two cogs, I discovered that I had no more "clicks" left. The system shifts up and down the remaining cogs with no problem, but its as if I am missing the two bottom rachets. Any suggestions? 250 miles seems too early for a rebuild.
If you mean you can't reach the two inside (lowest) gears, ensure that the first click moves from high to the next gear. (if the gear wire is loose, the first click does nothing)
If you mean you cannot return to the two outside (highest) cogs, shift to high in front and get your head behind the changer. See if the cage is roughly parallel to the chainrings. A bike that's been dropped on the right side will show a changer that's canted inward at ten, twenty, thirty degrees - enough to show your symptom.
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Sorry. Rear der cable housing ferrule had popped out of the chain stay guide. I'll crawl back under my rock now. Thanks.
dale b
Like forgetting to put the back cap back on ERGO or forgetting the silly seal on 7700 rear ders, or popping a tube cuz the tire wasn't seated or.....lots others.. That's how ya learn!!