And it seems that the bike shop did a terrible job of building the gears, or at least tuning them. First the front derailleur would not shift to the big ring. No problem there, just tightened the cable and poof, smooth as silk.
The rear derailleur however is a different story. When downshifting the chain does not line up with the teeth on the cassette, the links just ride along the top of the teeth. Then when it finally manages to slip into place, it will sometimes skips a gear, then becomes jumpy between the gear above and the gear below it. When upshifting, it sometimes does not shift, sometimes shifts two up, and sometimes shifts up, then decides to downshift again.
Also, there is a really annoying nosie coming from back there, like something doesn't line up and it is rubbing, but it sounds plasticy... Only two plastic things back there are the rear derailleur pulleys, but I cannot seem to pin point the noise when hand pedaling.
Unfortunately, I am no longer near the bike shop I bought it from, because I am at college. There is a bike shop here that does rear derailleur adjustments for $15.00 (and im guessing labor also). I am joining the bike club, so I may ask one of the more experianced members to help me out.
Any suggestions as to how to fix this? Or should I take it to the bike shop, or ask a club member?
Thanks for any help!
The rear derailleur however is a different story. When downshifting the chain does not line up with the teeth on the cassette, the links just ride along the top of the teeth. Then when it finally manages to slip into place, it will sometimes skips a gear, then becomes jumpy between the gear above and the gear below it. When upshifting, it sometimes does not shift, sometimes shifts two up, and sometimes shifts up, then decides to downshift again.
Also, there is a really annoying nosie coming from back there, like something doesn't line up and it is rubbing, but it sounds plasticy... Only two plastic things back there are the rear derailleur pulleys, but I cannot seem to pin point the noise when hand pedaling.
Unfortunately, I am no longer near the bike shop I bought it from, because I am at college. There is a bike shop here that does rear derailleur adjustments for $15.00 (and im guessing labor also). I am joining the bike club, so I may ask one of the more experianced members to help me out.
Any suggestions as to how to fix this? Or should I take it to the bike shop, or ask a club member?
Thanks for any help!