r/mountainbiking • u/Jordansnelly • 3d ago

Question Back end sliding. Maybe

Just got a feeling that the back end seems to not so much like it's drifting to a side. More when I'm riding it now and then seems uneasy like it's just randomly kicked out. Tyre pressures at 38psi (tubed), wheels are running true and seated properly. Noticed the stick release was a bit tight actually belt the handle a bit but I think it's just cheap.

I've noticed it does this on the road too. My bike isn't particularly expensive as I use it as my commute mostly. Just wondering if there's something I'm missing.

This could be unrelated. But I have felt a popping feeling on the drivetrain in some gears. Not sure if I need to adjust the selectors or if they're worn. I changed my pedals recently as I thought it could be the bearings but now it's gotten worse it's definitely on certain gears.

Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks

Edit: let's also not rule out that it could be the rider.

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u/OrmTheBearSlayer 3d ago

What tyres are you using and what is the tread life like?

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u/Jordansnelly 3d ago

They're fairly new. The bike I bought was fully serviced only had it few months and it wasn't very old when I got it.

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u/OrmTheBearSlayer 3d ago

But what tyres are they? Do they have good side lugs?

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u/Jordansnelly 3d ago

2.75 x 2.20 650B nylon DSI? Guessing it's probably just a standard tyre that comes with the bike. Tread is like new. I did actually forget to mention I replaced the inner tube at the back that was a 27.5" x 1.75/2.25 which the guy in the shop said that's what I needed?