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I have a 2006 Trek Pilot 1.0 with about 750 miles on it, which replaced
a Trek 7200 that got "borrowed" up in downtown Boston late last year. I
really enjoy the Pilot 1.0 overall now that I replaced the stem with a
shorter one to improve fit and replaced the saddle with one a little
more to my liking.
However, the shifting seems to be much more finicky than I remember on
my 7200. I have had it back in the shop at the LBS where I purchased it
originally for them to check out but this did not result in any improvement.
By more finicky, I guess what I mean is this --- I hear annoying noise
from the front derailleur area when I am in the middle chainwheel up
front and in one of the three smallest gears on the rear....the noise
gets progressively worse as I shift to higher (smaller) gears on rear so
I believe that it is some sort of rubbing on the front derailleur cage
by the chain. Also, I've noticed that the front derailleur is reluctant
to shift properly in some cases, but in other gear combinations it seems
as smooth as silk.
I don't abuse the bike; I try to keep it properly maintained; and I'm
familiar with avoiding extreme instances of cross-chaining (ex: smallest
gear on front & back at the same time, or largest on front & back at
the same time). But that is not what I am talking about....rather it's
situations which frequently occur in the course of my normal
recreational touring/riding.
Am I expecting too much from the low-end Shimano kit that came with the
Pilot 1.0 ? Or should I find a different shop to service & adjust it ?
Would it be worth it to upgrade to "better" gearing ? Contrary to
what I read in some of the reviews, I really like the Sora STI shifters
since I do not ride very much with my hands all the way down in the
drops but spend most of my time up on the hoods or (around town where
there is a lot of stop & go with traffic) on the flat bar.
Any suggestions from the group ? Mike ?
a Trek 7200 that got "borrowed" up in downtown Boston late last year. I
really enjoy the Pilot 1.0 overall now that I replaced the stem with a
shorter one to improve fit and replaced the saddle with one a little
more to my liking.
However, the shifting seems to be much more finicky than I remember on
my 7200. I have had it back in the shop at the LBS where I purchased it
originally for them to check out but this did not result in any improvement.
By more finicky, I guess what I mean is this --- I hear annoying noise
from the front derailleur area when I am in the middle chainwheel up
front and in one of the three smallest gears on the rear....the noise
gets progressively worse as I shift to higher (smaller) gears on rear so
I believe that it is some sort of rubbing on the front derailleur cage
by the chain. Also, I've noticed that the front derailleur is reluctant
to shift properly in some cases, but in other gear combinations it seems
as smooth as silk.
I don't abuse the bike; I try to keep it properly maintained; and I'm
familiar with avoiding extreme instances of cross-chaining (ex: smallest
gear on front & back at the same time, or largest on front & back at
the same time). But that is not what I am talking about....rather it's
situations which frequently occur in the course of my normal
recreational touring/riding.
Am I expecting too much from the low-end Shimano kit that came with the
Pilot 1.0 ? Or should I find a different shop to service & adjust it ?
Would it be worth it to upgrade to "better" gearing ? Contrary to
what I read in some of the reviews, I really like the Sora STI shifters
since I do not ride very much with my hands all the way down in the
drops but spend most of my time up on the hoods or (around town where
there is a lot of stop & go with traffic) on the flat bar.
Any suggestions from the group ? Mike ?