Rear gears jumping

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Mick54

Active Member
Any thoughts on why my gears are jumping from the lower gear to the next one higher at random times,new bike as well
 

Spiderweb

Not So Special One
The indexing sounds a bit out. Turn the barrel adjuster that goes into the rear mech, as you look at the back of the bike turn anti clockwise for more cable tension, clockwise for less. Doesn’t take a lot of adjustment, Just try 1/4 turn increments until the indexing is spot on.
 
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Mick54

Active Member
The indexing sounds a bit out. Turn the barrel adjuster that goes into the rear mech, as you look at the back of the bike turn anti clockwise for more cable tension, clockwise for less. Doesn’t take a lot of adjustment, Just try 1/4 turn increments until the indexing is spot on.
Appreciated 👍
 
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