First off I want to say I'm glad I found these forums. I have learned so much in the last four days about mounting bikes it's insane.
I just bought a used full suspension mountain bike and I'm in the process of getting it ready for the trails. I'm new to mountain biking and I want to do as much as I can so I can learn the bike and how to do my own maintenance.
I apologize in advance if I don't use the correct terms for parts, but as I mentioned, I'm new to mountain biking (but I'm learning fast).
I have a few problems and I hope with the help from experienced members I will be able to fix them.
This is what is currently on the bike:
Shifter Levers - Shimano Deore XT
Front Derailleur - Shimano Deore XT
Rear Derailleur - Shimano XTR
Crankset - Shimano Deore XT Hollowtech
Cassette - I could not see, but I'm assuming is Shimano. I will look tomorrow when there is better light, since it's dark now.
Problem 1: When I rode the bike yesterday I realized I could not shift the chain to the biggest chain wheel on the crankset. When I press the shifter lever, it attempts to shift up, but it won't hold and I have to downshift or it will make a weird grinding sound and occasionally slip. I can shift to all other gears without any problems. I cleaned and lubricated the chain to see if it would help, but no luck. Still the same problem. What could cause it not to shift up to the big chain wheel on the crankset??
Problem 2: When the chain is on the middle chain wheel on the crankset and on the smallest chain wheel on the rear cassette, the chain rubs against the front derailleur's chain guide. How can I adjust this to stop the chain from rubbing??
I will appreciate any assistance/guidance you guys can provide and look forward to learning all aspects of the bike in the process. Thanx in advance.
I just bought a used full suspension mountain bike and I'm in the process of getting it ready for the trails. I'm new to mountain biking and I want to do as much as I can so I can learn the bike and how to do my own maintenance.
I apologize in advance if I don't use the correct terms for parts, but as I mentioned, I'm new to mountain biking (but I'm learning fast).
I have a few problems and I hope with the help from experienced members I will be able to fix them.
This is what is currently on the bike:
Shifter Levers - Shimano Deore XT
Front Derailleur - Shimano Deore XT
Rear Derailleur - Shimano XTR
Crankset - Shimano Deore XT Hollowtech
Cassette - I could not see, but I'm assuming is Shimano. I will look tomorrow when there is better light, since it's dark now.
Problem 1: When I rode the bike yesterday I realized I could not shift the chain to the biggest chain wheel on the crankset. When I press the shifter lever, it attempts to shift up, but it won't hold and I have to downshift or it will make a weird grinding sound and occasionally slip. I can shift to all other gears without any problems. I cleaned and lubricated the chain to see if it would help, but no luck. Still the same problem. What could cause it not to shift up to the big chain wheel on the crankset??
Problem 2: When the chain is on the middle chain wheel on the crankset and on the smallest chain wheel on the rear cassette, the chain rubs against the front derailleur's chain guide. How can I adjust this to stop the chain from rubbing??
I will appreciate any assistance/guidance you guys can provide and look forward to learning all aspects of the bike in the process. Thanx in advance.