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<blockquote data-quote="NotMatt" data-source="post: 1240946" data-attributes="member: 15947"><p>So I have this great Kona Stinky Deluxe that I want to ride, but everytime I ride it, I have problems with the chain, shifter, derailure setup.</p><p> </p><p>It has a shimano XT derailer in the rear, single front sprocket with bash guard.</p><p> </p><p>When riding, it shifts very cantankerously... it seems to upshift a little better than down, i stab the downshift lever and it won't shift, then once I stab it again, it skips two or three gears and makes horrible noises. Many times, when riding, it seems to shift by itself or the chain simply skips around while I'm really pedalling hard in a tall gear, causing me to nut myself and/or look like a jackass. Also, the chain occasionally falls off when I drop off anything taller than a curb.</p><p> </p><p>I'm used to single speed dirt jumpers and bmx bikes, those are simple to maintain and trouble free... this whole gear shifting stuff opens up so much more options in terms of terrain (since my legs aren't made of iron yet), but adds more complexity to the whole thing.</p><p> </p><p>It seems like the tensioner is just not keeping enough tension on the chain, but I'm not sure how to adjust that or if it can be adjusted. My first reaction is to buy a new rear casette, new chain, and new derailer (it already has an almost brand new front sprocket)... but this is a lot of dough to shell out at once. I've already put a new shifter cable and housing on it, which seemed to make the problem worse.</p><p> </p><p>Anyone have any suggestions?</p><p> </p><p>Also the rear brake squeaks... it has OG Hayes juice brakes, and the rear rotor was bent, so it was replaced... pads have lots of life left on them, but I just can't get them to be QUIET, the squeak while I'm riding and quit as soon as I apply some pressure on the lever.</p><p> </p><p>I know we've got some guys and gals on here who know a lot about this stuff, so give me your wisdom yall!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NotMatt, post: 1240946, member: 15947"] So I have this great Kona Stinky Deluxe that I want to ride, but everytime I ride it, I have problems with the chain, shifter, derailure setup. It has a shimano XT derailer in the rear, single front sprocket with bash guard. When riding, it shifts very cantankerously... it seems to upshift a little better than down, i stab the downshift lever and it won't shift, then once I stab it again, it skips two or three gears and makes horrible noises. Many times, when riding, it seems to shift by itself or the chain simply skips around while I'm really pedalling hard in a tall gear, causing me to nut myself and/or look like a jackass. Also, the chain occasionally falls off when I drop off anything taller than a curb. I'm used to single speed dirt jumpers and bmx bikes, those are simple to maintain and trouble free... this whole gear shifting stuff opens up so much more options in terms of terrain (since my legs aren't made of iron yet), but adds more complexity to the whole thing. It seems like the tensioner is just not keeping enough tension on the chain, but I'm not sure how to adjust that or if it can be adjusted. My first reaction is to buy a new rear casette, new chain, and new derailer (it already has an almost brand new front sprocket)... but this is a lot of dough to shell out at once. I've already put a new shifter cable and housing on it, which seemed to make the problem worse. Anyone have any suggestions? Also the rear brake squeaks... it has OG Hayes juice brakes, and the rear rotor was bent, so it was replaced... pads have lots of life left on them, but I just can't get them to be QUIET, the squeak while I'm riding and quit as soon as I apply some pressure on the lever. I know we've got some guys and gals on here who know a lot about this stuff, so give me your wisdom yall! [/QUOTE]
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