Check the chain stretch with a gauge. Muddy rides grind TF outta drivetrains.
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so helpful and non judgmental in a few short lines, nice work
I've found the latest generation of shimano derailleurs sometimes need the pivots in the derailleurs lubed after getting particularly wet/dirty, being stuck in the biggest cog in poor conditions tends to be the hint for that (or that the clutch needs to be serviced). I use a dry teflon lube (not a wax) with good success on the pivots, ride a lot in the wet here where I am in the PNW. If you can't rotate the lower cage smoothly with the clutch on that's a good hint the clutch needs servicing.
Checked the chain, it is still good. The stretch looks like fairly new. I really suspect it's the #2 cog as it shifts fine on the rest.
Those teeth, (the ones beside the hyperglide groove), just can't catch the chain. I only left with 1 tooth that catches it perfectly. I also adjusted the barrel just for this one cog. Still can't catch it no matter how tight i turn the index knob.
Anyhow, has anybody tried modifying the profile of these catch teeth for it to shift smoothly? I'm willing to be the first.
Those teeth, (the ones beside the hyperglide groove), just can't catch the chain. I only left with 1 tooth that catches it perfectly. I also adjusted the barrel just for this one cog. Still can't catch it no matter how tight i turn the index knob.
Anyhow, has anybody tried modifying the profile of these catch teeth for it to shift smoothly? I'm willing to be the first.
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