Jumping | search
Click here to view Jumping news from 60+ newspapers.
Bookmark or Share- Chain skipping when pedaling hard - Bicycles Stack ExchangeThe bike is a KTM ultra Flite from 2010 with 9-speed cassette Shimano HG50, rear derailleur Shimano Deore XT Shadow and front derailleur Shimano Deore with 3 speeds. Some weeks ago I started to have the problem that when applying a lot of power to the pedals, the chain was slipping (not jumping to another gear but just slipping).
- Rear derailleur shifting poorly, skipping gearsA tune-up fundamental SHOULD be the proper alignment of the rear derailleur hanger. If the shop doesn't use a Park Tool DAG-1 [derailleur hanger alignment gauge], or some other manufacturer's, to inspect, verify, and correct the relation of the hanger to 3 different points on rim of rear wheel at 180 and 45 degrees apart it is throwing parts at a bike.
- 45 day old SRAM rear derailleurs jumps gearsStack Exchange Network. Stack Exchange network consists of 183 Q&A communities including Stack Overflow, the largest, most trusted online community for developers to learn, share their knowledge, and build their careers.
- Why does my gear slip when going uphill / standing?As an addendum to other answers, this was happening to me (not ghost shifting but the chain jumping forward). This started on a new chain, so I changed the cassette. It still happened. A test ride demonstrated that it only jumped in the middle chainring (by far the most used) even though it didn't look much more worn than the other rings.
- What effect does changing the stem length have on my bikes handlingWell. I've ended up with a 70mm Nukeproof stem. After a month of riding it really has made a big difference to the ride and my confidence levels. The shorter stem has made it easier to keep to the trail in the twisty stuff. I now look over the handlebars at the front axle instead of under. When jumping I can get my weight far enough back to fly ...
More
