Like many Giant Suede owners I've struggled with a slow and reluctant gear change. When you change gear at the handlebar there can be a very long wait before anything happens at the back wheel. When it does eventually go there can be a huge clunk. Trying to encourage it by easing pressure on the pedals etc has no effect. I've replaced the stiff gripshift with a rapid-fire type changer, replaced the complete gear cable, and I keep everything well lubricated. All this has helped to a degree but it is still very sluggish.
The only other thing I can think of is to upgrade the low-end Shimano Altus derailleur to a something like a Tiagra. However I'm told that the Altus works perfectly well on any number of other bikes and should not be the cause.
Has anyone else had this problem with an Altus? Has an upgrade made a significant difference?
The only other thing I can think of is to upgrade the low-end Shimano Altus derailleur to a something like a Tiagra. However I'm told that the Altus works perfectly well on any number of other bikes and should not be the cause.
Has anyone else had this problem with an Altus? Has an upgrade made a significant difference?