Hey Gary,
Lanny here (AKA stick) - thanks for the help tuning my stumpjumper at the Boggs endurance race. Come to find out the shop sold me an XTR small chainring to replace the stock LX Shimano and that is why I was having shifting problems. As soon as I put my old LX on, no more problems.
I appreciate your help - maybe we will run into each other again.
By the way, my friend and I came in last. That is what we get for riding in a Pro category race. No crashes and had fun none the less.
Be Safe and Happy Trails - Lanny