09-07-2023, 12:36 PM
Hi folks. My 2004 or 2005? Specialized stumpjumper FSR elite? Comp? has been very neglected, but recently my situation and lifestyle have changed for the better, and I am trying to get it trail ready. I bought a chain cleaner kit, and I've degreased the rear cogs, and lubed the chain. All of the hardware mentioned is original and stock, and came with my bike.
I was hoping the maintenance would solve my shifting issue, but nope. From the smallest cog, I click once, and get up a cog, but each bigger cog needs a longer thumb push and by the 4th gear the thumbshifter has no more travel, I've extended it all thru it's range. The shifters are LX, and the rear derailleur is XT. I thought maybe the cable stretched, but I'm thinking now it's the thumbshifter, it's not resetting post shift. How can I test that for sure, and are these shifters rebuildable? I know, my bike is very old and needs all the pivots and suspension rebuilt, new cables, etc. For now though, I just want to get that big ring / granny gear so I don't have to walk uphill at my local trail.
Thanks for your help! I'm not sure if I'm getting these pics attached right, this is my first post, sorry eh😁🇨🇦
Ps If you think my stumpjumper is old, check out my 1995 proflex 955. It's been stored, untouched, since 2002, in my mom's garage. The suspension bumpers are rock hard, no give at all. Restoring it will be a lot of $ and work, I might donate it, or attempt the resto. Thoughts?
I was hoping the maintenance would solve my shifting issue, but nope. From the smallest cog, I click once, and get up a cog, but each bigger cog needs a longer thumb push and by the 4th gear the thumbshifter has no more travel, I've extended it all thru it's range. The shifters are LX, and the rear derailleur is XT. I thought maybe the cable stretched, but I'm thinking now it's the thumbshifter, it's not resetting post shift. How can I test that for sure, and are these shifters rebuildable? I know, my bike is very old and needs all the pivots and suspension rebuilt, new cables, etc. For now though, I just want to get that big ring / granny gear so I don't have to walk uphill at my local trail.
Thanks for your help! I'm not sure if I'm getting these pics attached right, this is my first post, sorry eh😁🇨🇦
Ps If you think my stumpjumper is old, check out my 1995 proflex 955. It's been stored, untouched, since 2002, in my mom's garage. The suspension bumpers are rock hard, no give at all. Restoring it will be a lot of $ and work, I might donate it, or attempt the resto. Thoughts?