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did a enduro on saturday. was a bit muddy

[maviczap]

As Northy says, most likely the mech, corrosion in the pivots. On the up shift you're using the cable to pull the mech on the downshift its spring tension causing the mech to move, so anything causing friction is going to stop the mech working properly.

New mech time I think, as nothing will really help, especially if its a budget mech

[Kenzie]

Some Shimano jobby. Bike is 6 years old. If you push on it then it will shift down.

[maviczap]

Lucky it's lasted this long

Especially if its the same bike as your seized in bottom bracket.

Sounds like a partial service is needed now.

Grease hubs and headset bearings to give them a bit more life

[Kenzie]

Its one and the same. Could do with new shifters as well as the windows have gone funny. Can't see what gear without looking down. Not sure how much I want to put into it. I have seen a nice Carera Gryphon at Halfords though.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165534

[maviczap]

Aye, sometimes worth moving on

Kenzie, I had an email from Evans this morning, they have a deal at the min offering up to £250 for trade in, might be worth a look.

Picked up a Trek Excalibur yesterday via the bike to work scheme. Did 15km around Burnham Beeches today and discovered how unfit I am!

So some newb questions:-
What do I inflate my tyres to? (I've yet to check the tyre wall, is it there?)
Any tips on maintenance? Should I wipe down the bike after? 3-1 oil for the chain?

Cheers

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Stenno

So some newb questions:-
What do I inflate my tyres to? (I've yet to check the tyre wall, is it there?)
Any tips on maintenance? Should I wipe down the bike after? 3-1 oil for the chain?

Cheers

Tyre pressures should be on the sidewall

Yes, can't hurt. Wash the dirt off & spray parts with GT85

No, most definitely not 3 in 1, unless you want your chain to have the perfect grinding paste to wear it & the drive components out quicker than you can say my bothers brother is called robert.

Keep the chain as clean as you can, using GT85 and then use a proper chain lube. I use 2 sorts, one for wet conditions & another for dry conditions, but either will do better than 3in1 as they are waxed based & don't let the dirt & grit stick to the chain as much as 3 in 1.

Cheers maviczap! I'll pop out and buy some asap!