low gear grindy

[bob syr]

I'm riding an internally-geared three-speed cruiser and today I
noticed the low gear made a grinding sound as I neared to top of a
hill. If it happens again, should I attempt to fool with that small
adjustment nut or should I bring it to the shop. It's the only bike I
have and I don't want to miss any days because I feel I'm on the verge
of a breakthrough.

Bob

[It's Chris]

Try adjusting the control cable first. I assume you oil it regularly.

If that doesn't solve it definitely take it to a shop. Internally geared
hubs are bicycling's equivalent of a wind up watch. I have extensive
experience with bike repair and I wouldn't attempt ti disassemble one,
unless I had no intention of ever reassemblintg it.

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[Tom Sherman]

It's Chris wrote:
> Try adjusting the control cable first. I assume you oil it regularly.
>
> If that doesn't solve it definitely take it to a shop. Internally geared
> hubs are bicycling's equivalent of a wind up watch. I have extensive
> experience with bike repair and I wouldn't attempt ti disassemble one,
> unless I had no intention of ever reassemblintg it.
>
The hubs are not that complicated:
<http://www.rohloff.de/en/download/video/mix/striptease/index.html>.

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Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
"People who had no mercy will find none." - Anon.

[It's Chris]

From: sunsetss0003@REMOVETHISyahoo.com (Tom*Sherman)

>The hubs are not that complicated:
><http://www.rohloff.de/en/download/video/mix/striptease/index.html>.
>--
>Tom Sherman

Maybe, but we're talking about someone who is nervous about adjusting a
shift cable, not an experienced mechanic. :-3)

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[Tom Sherman]

It's Chris wrote:
> From: sunsetss0003@REMOVETHISyahoo.com (Tom Sherman)
>
>> The hubs are not that complicated:
>> <http://www.rohloff.de/en/download/video/mix/striptease/index.html>.
>> --
>> Tom Sherman
>
> Maybe, but we're talking about someone who is nervous about adjusting a
> shift cable, not an experienced mechanic. :-3)
>
"It's a joke, son."

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