trek 1.1

teednab-el

Hi guys I took my trek 1.1 for a cycle today and I had one problem that I need resolved. I can't seem to find a low gear to pedal up hills. Im not familiar with the gear changing on this bike but there was too much pressure on the chain so I just stopped pedalling and came off First of all I'm not sure which side the gears 1,2,3,4,5 are and which side the gears low medium high are. Can someone help me out? Thanks.

Stark

The shifter on the left makes big changes (changes front ring). Press the smaller lever to change to an easier gear. The shifter on the right makes small changes. Press the longer lever to change to an easier gear.

teednab-el

Stark wrote: »

The shifter on the left makes big changes (changes front ring). Press the smaller lever to change to an easier gear. The shifter on the right makes small changes. Press the longer lever to change to an easier gear.

Is that it? I pretty sure I was using the longer lever on shifter to the right believeing that it was allowing me to shift up gears. I was pressing the smaller lever on right believing I was going down through gears. Have I this mixed up so?

teednab-el

Another question too guys, what is the max safe weight this bike trek 1.1 can handle? I am 6 foot 2 and 77kg. Scared my wheels will buckle on the road that's what I'm afraid of. One of my best friends nearly killed himself years ago when he hit a pothole and buckled his wheel and the bike fork folded and he broke his collar bone.

jaqian

well i also cycle a trek 1.1, i'm 6ft and 101kg and it manages my hefty weight no problem

other than that avoid potholes, as they will destroy the wheels

Bigus

Regardless of the levers

for going up hills you need the chain on the front at the pedals/crank on the SMALLEST cog and the same chain on the Biggest cog at the rear wheel. Concentrate on where the chain is rather than the number position.

Practice with the bike stationary and the rear wheel lifted with you off the bike.
It's possible you are not getting a full range of gears so this is a useful exercise to confirm full range. If you're not getting full range the gear cables need to be adjusted.

teednab-el

Bigus wrote: »

Regardless of the levers

for going up hills you need the chain on the front at the pedals/crank on the SMALLEST cog and the same chain on the Biggest cog at the rear wheel. Concentrate on where the chain is rather than the number position.

Practice with the bike stationary and the rear wheel lifted with you off the bike.
It's possible you are not getting a full range of gears so this is a useful exercise to confirm full range. If you're not getting full range the gear cables need to be adjusted.

Ok I went for a spin today. I did 15 miles which consisted of hard hills and flat roads. I eventually got used of the gears.however I noticed that the gear was slipping a bit on the hills. It was slipping on the lowest gear. Any idea what I'm doing wrong? The bike is very fast when pedalling on the straight. Love the bike so far.

Stark

teednab-el wrote: »

Bigus wrote: »

Regardless of the levers

for going up hills you need the chain on the front at the pedals/crank on the SMALLEST cog and the same chain on the Biggest cog at the rear wheel. Concentrate on where the chain is rather than the number position.

Practice with the bike stationary and the rear wheel lifted with you off the bike.
It's possible you are not getting a full range of gears so this is a useful exercise to confirm full range. If you're not getting full range the gear cables need to be adjusted.

Ok I went for a spin today. I did 15 miles which consisted of hard hills and flat roads. I eventually got used of the gears.however I noticed that the gear was slipping a bit on the hills. It was slipping on the lowest gear. Any idea what I'm doing wrong? The bike is very fast when pedalling on the straight. Love the bike so far.

Chances are the gears need adjusting. Especially if it's a new bike as the cables tend to stretch over the first few spins

teednab-el

Stark wrote: »

Chances are the gears need adjusting. Especially if it's a new bike as the cables tend to stretch over the first few spins

Cheers.

Bike is new alright. This was its first hard test. Will the gears finally adjust or should a bike mechanic take a look?

-PornStar-

teednab-el wrote: »

Cheers.

Bike is new alright. This was its first hard test. Will the gears finally adjust or should a bike mechanic take a look?

Depends on how comfortable you are with a screwdriver.

Not that difficult, if you are anyway mechanically inclined at all. I just adjusted mine today for the first time, without any issues. Though you do need to lift the back wheel to do it.

This cheap stand from Halfords does the trick. If you reserve it online and pick it up instore you save 20%. So the price comes down to €11.59.

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_522919_langId_-1_categoryId_212649

Though the store you bought the bike from, will more than likely adjust it for you. Should be part of their aftercare.