Quote Originally Posted by Bethany1 View Post
My Fargo keeps having shifting problems as the chain won't catch right on some of the gears. I had my LBS go over it earlier, but if I start going up a hill, it chokes up on me grinding gears as the chain tries to catch.
Do you only have trouble when you're climbing hills? Are you trying to shift under load? There's a little bit of technique involved in shifting while climbing - you need to get enough momentum to carry you forward, then soft-pedal as you shift, so that you're moving the chain through the derailleur across the gear teeth, but NOT putting a load on the chain. If you're pedaling hard, the derailleur isn't going to be able to shift right, because shifting involves moving the chain sideways and through the rear derailleur springs (which tension the chain regardless of whether you're shifting front or rear).

I think the best way to learn is to start by getting most of your shifting done at the bottom of the hill, before you're pedaling hard. You'll gain familiarity with the technique, though while you're learning, you'll have to spin up the hill in a lower gear than you'd probably like. As you figure out the muscle skills, you'll be able to shift under progressively tougher conditions.