How To Tune Bike Gears The Easy Way - Adjust Your Rear Derailleur Like A Pro
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- čas přidán 17. 06. 2024
- Tuning the gears on a mountain bike can be a struggle! In this video I walk You & April through the process of tuning a rear derailleur the easy way!
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00:00 - 0:57 Intro, Overview & Tools Needed
0:57 - 2:38 Step 1 & Alignment
2:38 - 3:18 B tension Screw
3:18 - 4:04 H limit Screw
4:04 - 5:55 Adjusting Cable Tension
5:55 - 7:26 L limit screw
7:26 - 7:55 Fine Tuning
7:55 - 8:40 Congrats!!
8:40 - 9:00 Parting Message, Performance Bike
9:00 - 9:35 Blooper - Sport
Hey Everyone! We had a bunch of people asking for a little more in depth info about b tension so I threw together a little video this morning that will hopefully clear up some confusion on my personal channel :) czcams.com/video/TGCM2DTsozk/video.html
Can you make video on how to do G-turn on mtb
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For beginners, it's often confusing trying to remember which way to turn the barrel adjuster. A good way to imagine it is, spinning it to the right moves the derailleur to the right; while spinning it to the left moves the derailleur to the left. Great video.
That's a really good way to describe it to beginners. I think the only problem lies with the fact that left or right is relative to the top or bottom of the barrel adjuster. I like to conceptualize what barrel adjuster is actually doing. The barrel adjuster is like a screw so by turning it ccw you're backing it out which tightens the cable and moves the derailleur to the left.
This is way too late, but I remember the right direction by turning the adjuster down (by guiding your thumb downwards along the adjuster) the chain is moving down towards the smaller cogs more easily. Same for going up... No left - right confusion, no confusion what the small or easy gear should be.
Not always easy for old timers either. Thanks for the tip.
@@GroundCRow then that one would depend on what hand you use to adjust it. Also what side you come in at to make the adjustment
*Spinning it to the right" from what perspective, damned??
Damn this is the best tutorial I’ve watched! Every other just explains theory and barely goes in-depth on the how. More videos like this please!
Glad to hear it helped!!
Totally agreed! It's lovely to see someone who not a pro fixing the gear with help.
Try this one
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So, you guys are awesome! I love that April is learning Mechanics and Kyle has a great way of speaking so its clear and easy to follow. I have always wanted to learn to work on my own bikes, but never had clear steps...building my own bike stand this week! Laughing is always one way to end a segment.
Thank you both for taking the time to make this informative video! ♥️
Im really down for a April teaches kyle to ride moto video!!
That would be super fun!!
@@AprilRideMTB yea seeing the carry over from mtb to moto would be cool. Given most mtbers dont know too much about it. Hearing it in mtb lingo would be cool.
This is by far the best derailleur adjustment tutorial I have seen. Very well done and I liked especially that you mentioned and also showed every single step. Most other videos skip some steps, which makes them much harder to follow. It's also really nice that you show both the correct and the wrong settings.
Congrats on all your success, the videos are great. I struggled for months to dial it in, took about 1/2 hr so now to tackle my other bike. Cant wait to see more videos.
What genuinely great people with some great advice. Thanks!
Thank you for doing some maintenance videos! I've been waiting for you guys to do these! I enjoy how detailed you are and how you can make it easy for us beginners.
Thanks Kevin! we are really glad you enjoyed it!!
I love it!! So cool to see you two dropping some mechanical knowledge. Such an important part of the experience! 👊🏻
Thanks Rich! This one was fun to try to make! Hope you have been doing good!
Thank you so much! This is the first video I've watched on this that I understand and don't end up feeling overwhelmed while trying to do it.
Great video! April is now my favorite month!
Good job, Kyle and April. You look relaxed and you give good advice in an entertaining manner. I appreciate it.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
I was stuck and frustrated watching literally every video on youtube then recently came across your guys. Literally the easiest explanations and now i can fullt adjust my own derailer. Applaud you both for such a simple yet effective video 🤘
Thanks for the step by step. It worked and saved me a trip to the bike shop.
Very informative with easy instructions. Thanks you two, please keep it up!
This was our first go at a tech video! Let us know if you liked it or if you have any suggestions, we have a bunch more ideas for ones to do throughout the winter if you guys do enjoy this one :)
Fun vid. I love working on my bike, so more like this will be welcome.
Great video guys keep it up and more tech stuff like this is great content how about a suspension setup how to video?
I love that April is tuning Kyles bike... or, did you she move to clipless pedals...? Hmmm.
Make more videos like these please i love them!!
You guys loved your own comment 🤣🤣🤣
This is insanely useful! With bike shop delays it's more important than ever to know how to fix your own bike. Thanks for doing this.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks so much!! I will be using this method to fix my derailer tomorrow.
Just installed a new derailleur on my sons bike, very helpful video. Thanks!
I learnt all these hard ways (through videos here and there, friends' tips and my own mistakes...) I wish there was a video like this that covers everything in such a great detail in one go when I started out.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for always watching :)
Thank you Kyle and April for this and all of your videos. They are always fantastic; detailed, entertaining, and helpful. I got a new bike in the mail, put it together, and was very discouraged on my first ride as my chain constantly slipped on the rear gears. After watching this video and following it step-by-step, it now shifts perfectly!
Awesome, thanks for sharing 😊
Excellent presentation. Straight forward and easy step by step instructions. It sed it to successfully adjust my rear derailleur. Thanks a million!!
Well done. I've only seen this video from your channel, but I can say it's the best video by far in this category. I
Will definitely check out your other topics. Thanks for your contributions to my little MTB world 😊
What you do right both with your technique videos as well as in this tech video is showing how it looks when something is wrong. It is really incredibly helpful, thanks guys!
Thank you Jonas!
You guys are on point! Excellent job! This is the best video I've seen on derailleur adjustment. I'm adjusting mine first thing tomorrow. Thanks guys.
Glad it helped! As always thanks for watching Hondo!
Thank you so much, I've never seen such a quick, simple and efficient way to do this, did it this morning on my new drivetrain and we are ready to shred
I did it to my SRAM eagle RD and it works fine.. thank you for your guide video since it easier to understand than other video that i watched
Great video. Glad I found your channel when I did!
Glad you enjoyed!!
Best video on rear derailleur adjustment. A lot of videos make it too complicated, which it is not! Thanks for doing this video! Do brake bleeds (Shimano) next!
Glad it was helpful!!! Brake bleed is on the list for sure :)
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I really love the contents of your channel. Its indeed fabulous. And by the way, thanks for the help!
❤❤ hands down the best and clearest explanation thank you
Great video! Y’all definitely need to do these types of videos along with your regular content. I think it would be a great idea for y’all to do a mountain biking Idaho 101. Show people who want to come up there where the local trails are and the different variety of trails y’all have. Where to stay and where to eat. Just a thought.
Thats a great idea!! Glad you enjoyed the maintenance one so far :)
Great video! I learned the proper sequence when making adjustments after many years of just getting by. Would really help also to learn any tips on bike cleaning and especially chain and derailleur cleaning (and how often) after an mtb ride. Thanks for putting this together!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the suggestion, we do plan more maintenance videos 😊
Great video and well explained in easy to follow directions. Thanks and love the channel.
Thanks! Best video I've seen yet on this process! I see the dirt bikes in the background, looks like my wife and I, we've been dirt biking for a number of years, just picked up some e MTB has another way to get around while we're on the road in our RV.
i'm getting some sporadic "crunchiness" from my derailleur/chain while riding recently. i'm grateful for this video because i think it'll help me diagnose and possibly fix what's causing it!
We hope it helps! Thanks for watching Rachel!
Very informative, useful process. My favorite part was how you explained initial cable tension - I always pull the cable too tight. One comment about 12 speed drivetrains - some have markings or use a tool to set b tension. I mention this as I had a problem getting into my granny, thought it was improperly set limit screw, but was actually derailleur contacting the cassette due to incorrect b screw gap. Thanks for taking the time to put this together!
Yeah b tension can be a pain in the butt for sure! Glad you enjoyed John :) thanks for watching!
Clear verbal explanation, proper order of operations and useful visual demonstration .
Very helpful. Thanks for posting.
Wow, fine video. Now I feel more confident about setting up and maintaining my derailleur.
Best explaination out there! GOOD JOB!
Thank you! Hope it helps you guys keep your bikes happy!
@@AprilRideMTB It sure did! Though I still have a slightly loose chain in the smallest gear (2x11) after using a hanger tool to straighten it hanger. Even after pulling back the derailleur before tightening the screw in the hanger and putting tension on the b-screw. Guess my chain must be a bit to long. My shift is still WAAAAY better than before, so thanks alot!
This is the best step by step video for setting up derailleur on you tube . I’ve watched a lot of videos on this topic. It is explained well and have a lot of tips. Great job and thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thats awesome to hear! Thanks for watching Ruben!!
Was working on it for like a half hour trying to figure it out. Find your video and step 1 solved the whole problem. 😄 thank you for this!
Thank u so much man that really worked, shifts like a dream
This is the most comprehensive and easy to follow maintenance video I've ever seen! Thank you guys, this helps a first-timer like me out so much!
Glad it was so helpful!
perfect timing on this, my hardtail's drivetrain is in bad shape!
Awesome!! Glad the timing was good! Hope it helps out!!
Ditto, I’d spent my first 2 hours tackling my derailer issues this morning and then saw your video pop up. Kismet. Can’t say I understood it all, but trial and error got my bike back riding smooth on the trails.
I was about to say the same thing. Nice channel, thank you
Took me quite a while to get it right. But it worked. Wound up repalcing a derailer hanger that didnt seem bent but that fixed mist of the shifting issue. Thanks for the detaield video. Best in the web ive seen
Super useful video, sorted the gears perfectly.
A few tips from my own experience wrenching on my bikes:
- Setting the H-limit: Do this without the shifting cable attached. This will ensure that the limit is set by the screw instead of the cable tension.
- Don't try to rush it. You'll be amazed how much difference even a quarter turn can make. In addition, if you take the time to do this properly, you probably won't need to touch the H/L/B-limit screw until you change wheel or cassette.
- Do a test ride afterwards. Your bike or suspension may twist ever so slightly with the weight of a rider on top. If you take a few tools with you, you can finetune your settings on the go until you're satisfied.
Thanks for the added tips!
That's correct, don't do it with cable tension. Samr goes for a front derailleur you set the inner ring without the cable
Actually, the limit screws are best to set without the chain, moving the derailleur by hand. (But don't uninstall it just for this.)
@@martonk1555 ah yes, looking at like back and limit it, but, there is a chance that the shifting is not good.
I did exactly this. I just installed a Shimano SLX groupset and I had the derailleur lined up perfect with the highest gear and perfect with the lowest gear. I tensioned the cable and shifted and it still looked good so I installed the chain and everything was messed up. I'm going to give it another try tonight and see if I can fix it but I'm guessing probably not. I've NEVER been able to adjust a rear derailleur and I've been tinkering with bikes now for about 5 years. My routine is adjust it as best as i can, then take it to a LBS and have them fix what i screwed up. So far I've been lucky and the person at the bike shop has been able to fix it on the spot, but that could change tomorrow when i take it to a bike shop. When i called the shop earlier, 20 mins before they closed they said they are booked for a week for bike servicing but I can bring the bike in when they open in the morning and maybe they can take a look at it and possibly fix on the spot as long as it doesn't take too long.
you should do a video for grease and lube, I was told at the bike shop that my hardtail needs some grease but they charge $50 buck for the maintenance. Would appreciate it!!! Great vid.
Yeah thats a great idea! We will try to do one of those in the coming weeks!
lube what ? if you understand
this is by far the best video out there on derailleur adjustment. thanks guys!
By far and away the best video I have watched on rear derailleur adjustment. Every other video leaves something out or is vague. You are the only one that says to back out the barrel adjuster 5 turns to start with. Great stuff, I have subscribed and thank you for your time and effort.
I had this problem like 1 hour ago and was searching for videos. I kinda fix it, and then this video appears hahahaha what a coincidence.
Haha hopefully this helps you get it super dialed!!
@@AprilRideMTB Yeah Thanks!
And by the way, I watch alot of your videos of riding techniques and I think they are really awesome!. I’m 16 and started doing mtb like a couple months ago so your vids helped me a lot! I always come back to se the bunny hop or wheelie tutorial haha. Again thanks a lot and keep that amazing content! 👊🏻
She’s beautiful. Ok back to mountain bikes...great video!
Thank you!
We where having problems with our derailleur and this video really helped us figure out our problem!
You guys make a great team. I feel comfortable adjusting my Detailer after this
April: its pretty easy
Me who having problem with cable tension: Yes but actually no.
I'm a first time owner of a bike that has gears. I actually followed similar instructions. It was a bit hard on the first bike I built I ordered online but second time around it was a little harder. I think it's because I had to put the bikes upside down via on its handlebars and seat. It wasn't easy trying to switch gears and pedal while trying to look at the rear Derailleur. I think it would've made my life easier if I had a bike repair stand.
My advice to beginners, invest in a bike repair stand or build a cheap one..lol. That's my next investment for sure.
Yeah haha it is for sure such a great investment! I actually got yelled at at my first bike shop job because I kept flipping the bikes over because thats what I was used too haha
I'm still flipping over hahahaha, I like it like that
Awesome tutorial! I've been riding for 20 years and have never got the hang of adjusting a derailleur until now!
I watched four different videos on how to fix a rear derailleur, and this one was the most helpful of them all. Thanks guys!
How to bleed and bed mineral hyrdaulic brakes. Rebuilding a used bike I picked up on FB marketplace with my 11 yr old daughter who's on the NICA team.
Oh thats a great idea too!
Finally found a pro MTBer that knows how to work on there bike
Edit: wow 10 likes, let’s see if we can get to 50 likes
Haha thanks! I had to be my own mechanic on the race weekends so I had to learn fast!
Hey man, love the video. Helped me through my stinky bike that didn't shift gears properly. Loose shifting cable, and perhaps a little bent derailleur mount too. Thanks a lot!
Perfect timing! Tech videos to get us through the mud and snow season. Up north, we are getting snow this weekend.
Oh sweet! Yeah the weather is turning fast here too haha! If you have any other ones you want April to tackle let us know :)
Hi
Hi Julian! Thanks for watching!
Awesome video. I watched quite a few of these and none of them come anywhere close to how useful your tutorial is. Thank you so much I now feel real confident adjusting my derailleur
Great video. Makes me grateful for my bike mechanic 😁
Great vid. Best I’ve seen on this topic. Definitely helped me out a lot 👌
Thank you for including the B tension adjustment to pick up slack in the chain. Other tutorials I've seen don't mention that at all and just say that you probably need a new chain (even when the chain is not stretched!). Awesome tutorial.
Great video, simple, no nonsense approach! 👍
Best video I have seen on Derailleur setup where to begin / start with. This is the most detailed step by step explanation I have found. The screen shots with correct and incorrect positioning / comments is golden. Great stuff. Thanks!
Well explained, simple and well demonstrated, thank you
This video helped me fix my bike keep up the good videos
Thx for a great vid. All the other videos about this are so confusing but u made it simple and ez.
Thank you! Glad it was helpful!
Best how to! Great edit and voice over. Thank you for keeping it simple and focused on the repair.
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Love the feed back bro !!been having this problem for a while ,thanks mate 👍🏽🙌🏼🙌🏼🤘🏽
No worries at all! Thanks for watching Jade!
This was the best video on the subject i have seen. Thanks for doing it.
As for ideas for next tech videos here is one. Recently both my shocks needed air. It was difficult figuring out how to do it. And i didnt know what psi made sense. A video would help.
Would love to see more tech videos! Your high quality videos make it so simple and easy to learn new things!
Thanks Corbin! That means a lot :)
You two are awesome. Finally a video easy to follow. I got my derailleur aligned! Thanks!
Awesome, glad it helped!
Just found your channel, great information on a very critical piece for your bike's performance. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Kyle & April, this has been super helpful. I feel much more comfortable now to tune my derailer. There are many step-by-step videos available, but I really like how you explain what the different parts do and how they play together. Like in your bike videos, I end up understanding much better how things work instead of just repeating to hopefully get the same effect. Keep it going!
Great to hear! 😊
Thank you guys , even the way you break down and show how to videos works so well 👍
Glad you like them!
This was such a good video! Thanks for the help!!
This is the best video - even better than the pro videos!!!!! Well done thank u
I followed your steps and fixed my issue while in the field. Great job, step one was my problem, tighten derailleur to hanger and presto back in business. Thank you!
Thank you for this video. Went through a ton of videos and never got it quite right....this makes sense and is easy to understand....well,done
Glad it was helpful! :)
Thank you, I watched many videos, you explain the best Sir...
Most helpful. I can tackle this issue with confidence Thank you Kyle and April.
Glad it was helpful!!
Very well explained, beautifull April to demonstrate the derailler. I want to see more !!!
Thank you! 😊
This video is amazing thank you so much for sharing! I’ve been struggling to get smooth shifting on my bike and simple explanation and walkthrough is invaluable!
You're so welcome!Glad it was helpful!
So far my favorite tuning Vid 🤙🏼
Well explained Kyle! I already know how to do it but I wanted to see your method. You're a natural.
Awesome! Thank you Ronn! Yeah i was nervous doing my first voice over and tech video haha. Glad you liked it!
I have watched multiple videos on this topic. Yours is the BEST!! Thank you!!
You're very welcome!
Great video! I nearly said the best part was April's out-take at the end... but this is a very valuable reference video, well done Kyle, comprehensive instruction, and well done April for that smile and those beautiful nails and hands!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much Bob :)
The blooper was the best part lol! Simple and direct instructions, very useful thanks!
Haha glad you liked it!
This video production is well done. Lots of helpful information to digest. Now a beginner can effectively troubleshoot common drivetrain issues. Thanks for some really good content.
Glad it was helpful!
Brilliant tutorial. Thanks so much for this, it has helped me set up my derailer perfectly on my new bike.
Glad it helped Thats so cool!
Easily the best vid for rear derailleur I’ve seen. Wasn’t 30 min long either. Thank you 🤙
This saved my butt having watched several other videos! Great detail and systematic approach.
Great to hear!