Today I was riding to work (about 13.2 miles) and climbing my first large hill with my new Bike (specialized sequoia elite) and as i was shifting my front gear the chain came off. Why would this happen? Just makes me irritated to pay 1200 bucks for a bike and the first hill I ride with it the chain comes off. ANyone have any answers for me?
Thanks,
Kila
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06-28-2005, 01:55 PM #1
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06-28-2005, 01:58 PM #2
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new bike: could be your derrailler needs adjusting, this is very common that cables stretch etc. It could also be that you are shifting under load, ( applying power to the drive train) which can cause exactly what you describe.
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06-28-2005, 02:00 PM #3
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sorry I am a newbie can u explain what "shifting under load means"?
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06-28-2005, 02:01 PM #4
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Ditto on all 3 of Irulan's points.
Shifting under load means you are standing or putting pressure on the pedals and shifting at the same time. Very, very hard on the old drive train.Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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06-28-2005, 02:07 PM #5
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oh ok i see, so if u are pedaling while shifting this can happen?
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06-28-2005, 02:08 PM #6
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I've had the same problem with my brand-new $1,200 bike. The front derailleur is a Shimano 105. I've taken it in for adjustments twice, and it's a little better each time, but it still came off once this weekend. I'm being extremely careful not to shift under load. I don't really have any answers, but it's very frustrating.
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06-28-2005, 02:11 PM #7
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just let the pressure off the pedals for the split second it takes to shift.
Take it back to the shops for your new bike adjustment, should be free with your purchase.
new drive trains can do this too, not just old ones.
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06-28-2005, 02:15 PM #8
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My reference to "old" was a colloquialism. It's hard on ANY drive train, young, old, new, pink or polka-dotted.
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Last edited by SadieKate; 06-28-2005 at 02:50 PM.
Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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06-28-2005, 03:19 PM #9
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Ha! No idea on the chain but WHERE in Houston do you have a Hill? Originally Posted by Bikechic
I'll be right down!
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06-28-2005, 04:33 PM #10
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I'm from the Sugar Land area...u?
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06-29-2005, 05:51 AM #11
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Exactly - we have "hills" bumps really up here in the woodlands but we go north to get any kind of a hill ride.
Sugarland is rice pattie country - you found a hill? Is is the Katy freeway overpass?
We are getting ready to head to the Pyrenese to ride and watch the Tour de France. I am freakin' out about riding real hills!
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06-29-2005, 05:54 AM #12
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Are you going on your own? Originally Posted by swlsue
We are getting ready to head to the Pyrenese to ride and watch the Tour de France. I am freakin' out about riding real hills!
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06-29-2005, 06:29 AM #13
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me too
Us, too. Where will you be staying? Which stages do you plan to catch? Originally Posted by swlsue
We are getting ready to head to the Pyrenese to ride and watch the Tour de France. I am freakin' out about riding real hills!
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06-29-2005, 11:07 AM #14
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tell us all about it - I want to know what's it like to ride the Pyrenees!
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