Shifting mechanism for the rear derailleur is sticky

Nova8 · 12-16-2009, 01:13 PM

I am looking into buying a lightly used Cannondale R600 bike. The problem is the shifting mechanism for the rear derailleur is sticky and it seems to have a bit of a problem shifting. Would I have to buy a completely new part or is it something that could just be soaked?

Joe_W · 12-16-2009, 01:35 PM

It depends. Shifting problems can be causes by several things: worn or bent cables and housing, derailleur or shifter gummed up, broken parts. Usually it helps to

replace worn cables and check the routing
clean the shifters
clean the derailleur

Some shifters and derailleurs can be taken apart for maintenance, check the manufacturer's homepage. Especially Shimano has very helpful explosive views.

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