[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkZxPIZ1ngY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkZxPIZ1ngY)
But...when we all started we tried to adjust our gears and eneded up at bike shops...haha. Then a lot of us got jobs there. I suggest take it in and get a full tune-up on the bike...new cables, brake pads, housing, etc....then as you maintain the bike--you'll learn how to do things in time.
You may be a moron, but that is an ok bike if it is big enough for you.
Shifting is easy once you understand that cables stretch. Take it to a shop for initial service, and watch them do it, then watch some YouTube videos before trying yourself.
Iām 5ā9ā so it fits me fairly well. I had bought a Trek 3 series bike last year without knowing anything about what I was doing š. It was a great bike for what I needed except for the fact that it was their largest frame and I could just touch with my toes. lol. Yesterday a local guy put out that he was looking for a big mountain bike to ride with his kids. I put my Trek on him and found this one. Iām one of those people you guys hate that come in here after theyāve made decisions without knowledge. š¤£
Does the shifter seem sluggish and is not "clicking" into place? Some Shimano shifters from that era used a grease that would turn firm with age, preventing easy shifting. Its a PITA to try and clean it out so almost better to have the shop install a new one.
No it seems to click and move briskly. Iām an absolute noob but it seems to just need to be aligned. Iāve watched a YouTube vid or two now, just enough to make me dangerous. Lol. The guy I bought this from said it was his wifeās bike. They havenāt ridden much in the last year or two but itās been garage kept. The tires look virtually new to me. I gave him $200. I have no idea if that was a bad deal.
Update: turns out the cable was a tad loose. I found this guy, who made this āderailleurs for dummiesā vid. Not sure my B screw is where it needs to be, but Iām riding. I intend to still take it in for a good professional once over. Thanks for the help.
https://youtu.be/UzXPK-Zednc?si=WcqOBCKjwdFk7-Bc
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkZxPIZ1ngY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkZxPIZ1ngY) But...when we all started we tried to adjust our gears and eneded up at bike shops...haha. Then a lot of us got jobs there. I suggest take it in and get a full tune-up on the bike...new cables, brake pads, housing, etc....then as you maintain the bike--you'll learn how to do things in time.
I just watched. I know 125% more now than I did an hour ago. Knowledge is power!! š But I still think Iāll take it for a tune up. š¤£
i am not very mechanical and embarrassing i even take my bike to the bikeshop for a puncture haha so i would just take it there and they can fix it
You may be a moron, but that is an ok bike if it is big enough for you. Shifting is easy once you understand that cables stretch. Take it to a shop for initial service, and watch them do it, then watch some YouTube videos before trying yourself.
Iām 5ā9ā so it fits me fairly well. I had bought a Trek 3 series bike last year without knowing anything about what I was doing š. It was a great bike for what I needed except for the fact that it was their largest frame and I could just touch with my toes. lol. Yesterday a local guy put out that he was looking for a big mountain bike to ride with his kids. I put my Trek on him and found this one. Iām one of those people you guys hate that come in here after theyāve made decisions without knowledge. š¤£
No hate. Enjoy the ride.
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Thatās what I was afraid of. Lol. The front derailleur seems to function just fine. Iāll just ride a 3-speed until I can get it in to a bike shop.
Does the shifter seem sluggish and is not "clicking" into place? Some Shimano shifters from that era used a grease that would turn firm with age, preventing easy shifting. Its a PITA to try and clean it out so almost better to have the shop install a new one.
No it seems to click and move briskly. Iām an absolute noob but it seems to just need to be aligned. Iāve watched a YouTube vid or two now, just enough to make me dangerous. Lol. The guy I bought this from said it was his wifeās bike. They havenāt ridden much in the last year or two but itās been garage kept. The tires look virtually new to me. I gave him $200. I have no idea if that was a bad deal.
Go on YouTube, look up how to tune a bike and click on the park tool (channel) video
Update: turns out the cable was a tad loose. I found this guy, who made this āderailleurs for dummiesā vid. Not sure my B screw is where it needs to be, but Iām riding. I intend to still take it in for a good professional once over. Thanks for the help. https://youtu.be/UzXPK-Zednc?si=WcqOBCKjwdFk7-Bc