I went to my local bike shop and finally made the plunge into a decent bike. An 08 Rockhopper Pro Disc (the Red-anodized aluminum one). The ride is fantastic, but I have some quirks that I want to check on first before I decide whether to take the bike back to the shop.
1) On the front disc brake system, one of the pads just barely touches the rotor. Will this eventually wear away and correct itself? Does it need adjustment? I can just barely hear it when I ride...
2) SHIFTING!! On flat/moderate roads, it shifts like a dream. Problem is, when I pedal extremely hard, either uphill or on a flat surface, the chain jumps. Rarely, but it happens. Also, after shifting perfectly well, the rear gears will change. It doesn't happen often enough to show my LBS, but enough to make me wonder whether my $1000 bike is working properly.
I would really appreciate if someone could clear either of these issues up. I'm obviously not an overly experienced rider, so what may seem like a problem could be common to all mountain bikes. But I do want to fix any issues asap so I can enjoy my bike.
Thanks.
1) On the front disc brake system, one of the pads just barely touches the rotor. Will this eventually wear away and correct itself? Does it need adjustment? I can just barely hear it when I ride...
2) SHIFTING!! On flat/moderate roads, it shifts like a dream. Problem is, when I pedal extremely hard, either uphill or on a flat surface, the chain jumps. Rarely, but it happens. Also, after shifting perfectly well, the rear gears will change. It doesn't happen often enough to show my LBS, but enough to make me wonder whether my $1000 bike is working properly.
I would really appreciate if someone could clear either of these issues up. I'm obviously not an overly experienced rider, so what may seem like a problem could be common to all mountain bikes. But I do want to fix any issues asap so I can enjoy my bike.
Thanks.