Gear Question on my MTB

salvatore said:

I have a Giant ATX MB, and when I change from the small cog to the second cog, it just clicks in,
however when I go from the second cog to the third, I have to hold it in, and wait till the chain
transfers.

Should it just click , same as the first 2 cogs ?

Thanks

It should. Try turning the adjuster on the back of the rear derailleur a quarter of a turn anti-
clockwise to increase the cable tension.

I take it you are referring to the front gears where this situation isn't unusual. Tightening the
cable slightly may help but if you overdo it the chain will rub inside the derailleur. Cheers Colin

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salvatore said:

I have a Giant ATX MB, and when I change from the small cog to the

second

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cog, it just clicks in, however when I go from the second cog to the

third,

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I have to hold it in, and wait till the chain transfers.

Should it just click , same as the first 2 cogs ?

Thanks

It should. Try turning the adjuster on the back of the rear derailleur a quarter of a turn anti-
clockwise to increase the cable tension.

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Originally posted by Salvatore
I have a Giant ATX MB, and when I change from the small cog to the second cog, it just clicks in,
however when I go from the second cog to the third, I have to hold it in, and wait till the chain
transfers.

Should it just click , same as the first 2 cogs ?

Thanks

Yes.
If you really want to understand what is going on check the article on derailer adjustment on Sheldon Brown's site:
http://sheldonbrown.com/derailer-adjustment.html
If the bicycle has only a few rides on it, there may be some settling and stretching. Most shops include a free 100 mile or 1 month check up to adjust for these issues. It is also a good time for you to get the next "lesson" in the care and feeding of your bicycle.