Why does my chain get stuck between two gears? - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

bryanens · 01-05-2008, 04:26 PM

Just bought an older centurian bike and am new to cycling. When shifting (my shifters are not indexed) my chain gets stuck sometimes between the two front grears. Another problem I am having is I cannot shift to my smallest front gear.... any suggestions on how I can fix either of these?

Dad's found yer scoo'er · 01-05-2008, 04:26 PM

You have to keep pedalling forwards when you change gear on a Derailleur gear bike otherwise the chain will end up all over the place.

onlyme Mr G · 01-05-2008, 04:26 PM

I'm going to be quick before McG gets here!! lol.

Check this link:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/derailer-adjustment.html

Ok the guy has a dodgy beard but it's quicker if I give a link rather than write reams of instructions.

Best of luck mate.

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