How do you fix gears on a mountain bike?
PECOS BILL asked:
I just bought two used NEXT brand 18 speed mountain bikes. They were sitting at previous owner’s house in a shed behind some hay. They are practically brand new having hardly been riden, but it is clear they have sat for awhile seeing the amount of dust and a bit of rust here and there on screws. Both bikes have the same problem: The grip shifters will not move, therefor the gears will not change. I know nothing about bicycle maintenance, but am half-way handy. So if someone could help me by just explaining in lay man’s terms, that would me most appreciated! Thanks!
After reading some answers, I realized that I didn’t clarify enough. I looked into the cables, they are fine and tension is good. The problem lies in the atual shifters. They are stiff and will not move. I removed the plastic covering and saw nothing to adjust. Any thoughts?
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bmx or mountain bike?
rockman asked:
I’m an adult male but i don’t like gears on the mountain bike and i was told that bmx bikes are for kids. I used to have a mountain bike and the chain kept popping off due to my inexperience with gears and i figured the bike was a waste of time.
I’m only using the bike to get groceries etc.
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Is there such a thing as a mountain bike that changes gears for you ?
bridget36 asked:
I think it might be called an automatic mountain bike. I am not for sure.My friend told me about it I think she said it was a peter Glenn. When I mentioned it to my boyfriend he made fun of me and acted like I was stupid. Is there a bike that does this ? Anybody have link to a website that sells them.
Ummmmm I don’t have a husband. Just a boyfriend. Sometimes I refer to him as a husband but I didn’t in ethier on of my questions,but thanks for your comments on my personal life. It was just a bike question !!! What does POS mean ????
oooh POS I get it now. Took a second. So the the ones that shift for you are not a good bike ??
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What 8 speed cassett will fit on my mountain bike ?
Joe H asked:
It has an 8 speed gear changer on the frame , so I need an 8 speed cassette , however on the market there seems to be different sizes (11/32, 11/30 ,11/28) which one so I need ?
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Can you change a Hybrid bike into a Mountain Bike?
Tom L asked:
i have bought a hybrid bike and have tried scrambling on it but the gears buckle could you change it into a tougher mountain bike?
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What kind of bike should I get?
theo k asked:
I’m not looking for a gear or mountain bike. I’m looking for the stunts/ trick bikes. Please list them out and person with the most, I will give them a 5 star rating and chose as the best answer.
I want a stunt/ trick bike. I’m a beginer so i dont want to spend a lot of money on it.
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Looking for the coolest mountain bike?
richmck asked:
Help from Valencia Spain ! I am looking for a completely made up Ibis Mojo carbon black mountain bike but it seems virtually imposs, to find here !
Avid juicy 7 brakes, XTR 9 gears and Fox Tallas front forks or similar is what I am after on a carbon frame. Any wise cyclists out there catching on to what I’m saying ?
Much appreciated. My actual ride is a Specialized Stumpjumper F.S.R Expert .
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Anyone know a good mountain bike maitenence course?
Boroboy asked:
Fed up of taking my bike in for a service and want to learn how to adjust the gears, take apart the bike and fix any problems
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So I have just bought a mountain bike?
carebear asked:
Now it has been a long time since I have ridden a bike. And the last time I rode a bike it had ten gears. Now my new one has 21 gears. How do I know which ones to use?
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Looking for a mountain bike?
viperdude asked:
Here’s my situation, I’m 16 and I’m looking into buying a new bike. My last bike was a full suspension bike but wasn’t a “real” mountain bike. I bent the first gear trying to actually climb a hill so I’m guessing a real mountain bike might help me do what I really want to do. I’d like to keep the price around 500$ or lower. Any suggestions on what brand or things to look for when buying one will help.
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Reccomend a good 10 speed Mountain Bike?
olfordtrucks asked:
I have been riding my brothers ancient 10 speed roadmaster, and it is so rusted out, i need a new one. not to mention the tires dont hold air very long. I need a good, inexpensive, 10 speed mountain bike. It can be more than 10, bu that is the lowest number of gears I will ever use. Give me a link to it!
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I bought new bike.all of the previous mountain bikes i got frm walmart got gears jammed how do i prevent this?
dijam123 asked:
in the past i bought mountain biked from walmart and toys r us. all of them got THere gears jammed and stuck. what causes this and what should i do. my previous bikes were mongoose and pacific. is this cuz of over use or damge due to rain. thannxx BEST ASWER GETS 10 POINTS
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