must got a specialized bike. 24 gears. 3 in front and 8 in back. i am changing gears, while peddling, and it continues to maked clicking terrible noise. is this typical? or does it need to be greasd? i dont know..how much noise is typical? thanks .:(

You just need a derailer adjustment. Get it back to your LBS and they'll get you squared away. Most bike shops offer free adjustments for the first year or so. Should take them less than 5 minutes.

is it bad for bike to continue to ride that way in the mean time? i will call tomorrow. thanks. any help how gears work, and when to use em?

No, you'll be okay.

Bikes and components don't cause fatal accidents except for brakes (and maybe forks, stems and handlebars.)

it just feels like people are thinking i am riding a broke bike. lol what do i ask my lbs to do? about derailers? Do i just let them know i will bring it in for adjustment, or ask if they chargre for it? thanks,,,

It could also be the bottom bracket, saddle, pedal spindle, handlebars ect.... I had one of those a while ago. I told my LBS about the clicking sound and got a basic tune on it, which included getting rid of the sound. In my case the Bottom bracket needed to be repacked. I would take it in get a basic tune. Normally, I would say that is a waste of money but in this case it is worth it.

What kind of shifters do you have?

My chain was rubbing on front deraileur and I took it to my LBS. He showed me a "trim" feature to keep the chain from rubbing due to chain cross issues. Try clicking your big or small shifter over slightly (depending on the direction of the cross). The deraileur will move slightly to give the chain some clearance without moving it to the next chainring.

shifters are on handlebars. i will try your suggestion.
i have 06 specialized allez

Are they Shimano Sora shifters?

i just purchased bike. so i dont know for sure. i will need to check when i get off from work ,,i will get back with u. thanks:idea: