My Bike is Sad

[limewave]

Now I am even more freaked out about my bike!!!!! What I am confused about is that they said the back shifts just fine, it's the front that wasn't shifting at all. I don't know how a new cassette will help the front . . . but I admittedly don't know squat about the mechanics.

[ridebikeme]

I quess I missed where you mentioned that it was the front that wasn't shifting OOPS! If the back is shifting well, then why is there worry about a new cassette? I guess I'm a bit confused ???

[limewave]

I quess I missed where you mentioned that it was the front that wasn't shifting OOPS! If the back is shifting well, then why is there worry about a new cassette? I guess I'm a bit confused ???

I don't know! I don't know what's going on. This is just what I'm being told. Sigh. I really miss my bike.

[Hi Ho Silver]

The cassette may need to be replaced because of excessive tooth wear caused by a worn-out/grunged-up chain. Ages ago I used to ride my mtb in really muddy conditions. And in one especially muddy ride (...there was so much mud on the tires that they could barely rotate between the seat stays) I managed to ruin the chain and severely wear the teeth on the freewheel and one chainring. You can bet I learned my lesson - I never rode in extremely muddy conditions again!

[limewave]

Went to LBS last night to check up on my bike as I hadn't heard anything. Turns out they forgot to order the parts. I made the suggestions (thanks ridebikeme for the idea) to take the parts off a bike on the floor then replace those with the ordered parts when they come in. That's what they did. I have the bike home with me now. It is still having issues shifting. The back seems to be okay but the front is very slow in shifting, especially into the littlest ring. DH still needs to replace the cable and housing--fingers crossed that will fix the issue!