How to tune your derailleur with basic tools (for beginners)
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- If you're new to working on bicycles, and want to troubleshoot a shifting issue, you likely will be short a few tools. Here's how to diagnose most shifting issues on a rear derailleur with just basic tools you already own.
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I started watching u when i was 7 and because u taught me nearly everything I know i have a better chance of getting my dream job (bike mechanic) when i was 12 i got a apprenticeship and it's all cause of u thank u
same here bro lol
Well he just helped with good videos... You did the work. So it's also because of you
I’ll take “things I’m super proud of” for 1000 Alex. Awesome dude, I wish you many successes in your life
Great way to ensure living with your parents. Thankfully I have a great relationship with mine😂
How much does the average bike mechanic make
Hey Seth, I’m a home mechanic bike flipper that’s started about a year ago. I came to know you very early on in the journey and you helped me a ton. Not only did you introduce me to more services, but you also taught me about trails and events and parts. I just wanted to thank you because without your videos, I don’t think I would be anywhere near where I am today.
I tried the water drop test in my dark blue coffee mug and still it floated! Easy.
I’ve watched a ton of RUclips and read several books on bike maintenance and I really appreciate the simple approach you took here. I’m sure plenty of others will too 👍 Well done.
Please do more videos like this! Suspension setup, mysterious creaks, brake bleeds, etc - all would be valuable additions to such a series!
Your super-accessible approach to bike maintenance and repair is just what “a friend” needs! And I’m sure I’m not the only one who has such “a friend”. 😉
I second this comment... like, how do I fix brake pads rubbing on the rim?
I've tinkered with adjustments but can't quite get the clearance I'm looking for.
@@danielkramar1868 Rim or discs?
Ive only ridden and worked on bmx and dirt jump bikes so building an enduro bike and having to get a "real" drivetrain to work was a challenge indeed, Im glad I could go back to this for some tips
Love it, clear, to the point, well organized, personable content creator, just the kind of instruction video that we can learn from.
Hey I can honestly say I've been a BX bike rider 4 years never liked the mountain bike until I moved to the city I do like taking public transportation but I started getting into the mountain bikes got a Gary Fisher Big Sur I've got a rascal 7 in a couple more go to videos over and over and over again how to fix derailleurs and I can honestly say that this is the best video to explain I need to get it done thank you
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Lots of "entry level" MTBs still come with 2x, or even 3x, drivetrains. Could you make another video like this for front derailleur troubleshooting to help those people? This is great info for those that aren't very mechanically inclined!
To troubleshoot a front derailleur:
Step 1: save up your pocket money
Step 2: buy a skinny/wide chainring and a bigger range cassette to convert to 1x.
Just kidding. Even high end XC bikes still run front derailleurs because 12 speeds isn't enough over such a range of speeds and such long distances.
@@IOUaUsername I actually had typed out that I would just remove a 2x and install 1xm but removed it haha both my bikes are 1x
7,8,9 speed also come with significantly cheaper and durable chains so, you can spend less time messing with this stuff. Just buy new chains for $12. Or, have a spare chain and soak one in kerosene for thorough cleaning to maximize life.
If you don't run worn chains, cassettes and chain rings will last almost indefinitely.
@@apodski Regular cleaning is most often enough, solvents on the chain are only needed when resinous substances are on the chain
@@beerenmusli8220 Yeah, but it's generally easier and more efficient to just dunk the thing in a coffee can of kerosene, soak for awhile and go over it with a tooth brush. No splatter, no fancy brush. Kerosene is pretty non-toxic. Plus you can reuse the kerosene many times, then use it to light a bonfire. No waste, no nasties down the drain.
It depends on where you ride, sandy soil or limstone trails, the chain definitely benefits from full solvent dunk, as it gets out most of the accumulated grit and grim out of the inside of chain rollers. Where all the harmful wear occurs, that you can't actually see.
As a college student who doesn't get to spend a lot of time riding my Trek full suspension like it's actually a trail bike, I really appreciate this. Thank you Seth, with this video college kids like me can avoid a trip to a bike shop (and an unfortunate amount of money down the drain) just enough to keep commuting until I can go out on trails again. Your videos are 100% of the reason why I still love learning about bikes and riding as much as I can!
I think its great that you are so inviting to all potential mountain bikers! Some enthusiasts tend to be snobby like they are some special elite class. We should be welcoming to all and realize everyone has to start at the beginning some time!! Thanks for this informative video Seth!!
The process you described for adjusting the B tension is actually a great example of scientific method. Thanks for this video best description of how to adjust a derailleur I have seen.
The easiest derailleur tutorial to understand on all youtube! Everything is crystal clear. Thank you Seth!
I've watched 7million videos on derraileurs, every time I ride I arrive home with alignment issues, every time I try, I end up at the shop paying for a 3 sec process, this video is amazing and helped me finally understand wtf is going on and how to deal with it!! Thank you so muuuuch
Fixing to get my first bike at 39 years old. This is absolutely interesting to me and I will probably reference this in the near future to tune my Ozark Trail Ridge that I will be getting. Thank you! And keep the beginner stuff coming!!!
Adjusting my derailleur is one of those things that I do rarely enough that I have to look up how to do it every time. Glad to have this video to look back on as reference.
No wonder how you can afford really expensive bikes aside of what you doing, your RUclips videos are just a simplification marvels 😁👍 I'm watching your videos recently and I'm gonna buy a mountain bike because of it, you just make everything so simple and so awesome that it's just pleasant, thank you 😁👍
I’ve been riding for many years, Europe, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Canada, USA. I definitely learned from this video. Thanks so much for creating and posting it!
I've been working on bikes a long time and I still enjoyed this video because you broke it down easily and efficiently. The one common problem that you left out is gummed up housing. I find that one all the time. Love your channel.
I've been 'seriously' riding for more than 30 years, but derailleurs were always a bit of black art. But today, I was able to adjust my 5-year old daughter's derailleur so we could go on our first bike ride together. Thanks for the guidance and straight forward, plain speaking (but still humorous and entertaining) take on biking. God bless!
I'm learning so much from Been Peak I feel like I should be paying tuition lol. I have redeveloped a passion for bikes 4 years ago I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and MTB and cycling has saved my life along with help from the good Lord. Ordering.my.firstmbike stand today thanks for the video
THANK YOU!!! I'm a newbie and just got a new bike for my birthday. The bike my wife got me was making some odd noise and I was able to narrow it down to the derailer. By far, your video was the most helpful in determining how to fix it! Thank you again!
Hey Seth im living in Germany started watching you before berm creek and you thought me every trick I know now I work at the bike shop and still pass your skills that you showed us on RUclips to other mechanics love you videos 🥇
I started watching Seth's videos barely before his move to the Berm Hill, but otherwise its the same story for me :D
Greetings from Hessia
Great video for someone who wants to start tuning their own bike. I'll be sharing it myself.
I still think chain checkers are cheap and easy enough to use, that I'd recommend anyone that is interested in tuning their own bike buy one.
This is the most understandable video I've ever seen on drivetrain issues and how to fix them
Great vid even for someone who is experienced. One additional tip. B tension on full suspension bikes should be set with the rider on the bike with the shock unlocked, and ideally at their riding weight.
True! We do often fail to recreate certain issues with the bikes at work, just because some times the owner is twice the size of us.
Good point, but I think that my be beyond the scope of this video.
My 11 yr old just watched this, went to the shed and put his bike on the stand.
Cheers mate. :)
Excellent. I'll share this with some friends. A simple tip I learnt was that if the derailleur won't shift up the block (towards low gears) turn the barrel adjuster in that direction. If it's over shifting and won't shift towards the higher (smaller) gears, then turn the barrel adjuster that way.
Mine only goes to the smallest gear after 2 or 3 clicks, even if the higher limit screw is too open, and the barrel adjuster doesn't seem to change anything (it's on the derailleur btw, not on the shifter) except unwanted gear changes when restarting the bike sometime...
This is literally the best explanation of how to fix and tune your shifting I've ever seen. Well done Seth.
seriously I watched several videos to adjust my derailleur and this video is one of the best explained I've watched..good job !!🤟
This is a very entertaining and fun video about a topic that might be considered mystical by some. I would however add that before replacing a hanger, cable and housing are much cheaper and usually, a more common culprit of messy shifting. Try that first, if you still aren't able to tune it properly, consider a hanger. Also, derailleur alignment gauges, while pricey, aren't that much. Depending on where you get your hangers, could be worth between 3 or 4. And with bicycle repair, check for compatibility as much as you can when buying parts!
best "how to tune your derailleur" video i've watched so far, while watching tons of youtube videos trying to learn how to fix a derailleur. loved the recap with the bike at the end, after you had shown us everything on the first bike. asking me questions, making me think!!! dunno if you intentionally followed the "i do, we do, you do" teaching model but it felt kinda like that
YESSSS I LOVE when you talk about stuff that seems basic, but really most people don't know. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
Big fan of the simple approach to bike maintenance! Please feel free to make more of these videos (perhaps a post-ride check for beginners, or even when to know to replace a part, etc). Thank you Seth!
As someone who is just getting into trying to maintain my own bike, this was super helpful!
Awesome video. Love how you went over the anatomy at the start. I’ve got a bike I haven’t really used in well over 15-18 years, but now my 3 year old daughter wants me to ride with her so it’s definitely in need of a tune up and now I can check it out myself!
This is literally perfect timing I just noticed a a couple issues you mentioned and I just fixed them thanks Seth
What an absolute gift of a video. I looked for this video for hours last week. And you made it all make sense in 12 minutes. Thank you sir!
I live in a country with very few bike shops or maintenance shops so I have been learning to fix up my own bikes.
Love your content and I love how so much of it is helpful.
A bike stand is incredibly helpful and they aren’t too difficult to make yourself.
I made one with my dad consisting of 2 long base legs with a shaft on top and a simple stopper for he seat to rest on.
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This video is the best and hit me at the perfect time because I had my chain jump my low gear three times today and get wedged between my spokes a chain ring. now I know how to fix it. THANK YOU!!!
Great tips. Thanks for sharing this with us. Love the float test. Tried it on a defective house key and it works. 😅
Had to subscribe. Just bought me a new bike since I'm now retired and want to learn to do my own work and be able to diagnose my problems and repair when they arise. You are fantastic and please keep it up for this rookie. P.S. Just purchased my first ever bike helmet, so now I just need to get over what I might look like out there. LOL TY
Seth rocks. A great video that should be an annual video in rotation for people to watch that cycle.
This was honestly super helpful. I'm learning my way around the bike more and more these days but the derailleur always seemed so scary to fix. This helps!
This is by far the best video. I struggled with some of the issue and this one explained the fixes so good. This is the only video you need.
As someone who used to bicycle to high school 20 years ago and at the end of last summer got my bike as I had just transferred to a job within biking distance, my old bike was just a 3 gears on that old long gone bike which I never remember having to service much at all and with my new bike having a few more gears is enough for me.
So when I ran into this clicking sound to work and problems to get to my highest gear on the way home from work with is 11km in each direction I tried several videos here on youtube to figure out how solve it but while they introduced me to the same screws to change derailer settings as your video none gave much if any explanation of what each did so think I made more of a mess trying to fix things.
Your video gave clear tips, explanations on what problems one could have, what to do and what each part did which was very enlightening that I actually think I can solve the mess I made when its clear all I should initially have done was just to fasten the tension on the cable a bit. So just wanted to thank you and say that Im glad I ran into this video to use as a novice guide how to solve things.
Thanks and have a good summer
A Scandinavian novice biker ;)
This was an extremely helpful video! I have been mountain biking for years and I still picked up a few tips! I would love to see more tutorials like this breaking down maintenance and tuning for things that more experienced mountain bikers probably just take for granted.
17 seconds in and I've already learned so much! Thank you! 40 yo and just getting into biking, this is gonna be good, I can tell already!
So many problems solved in one video... many thanks!
dude ur such a good youtuber. I knew everything in this video just from my years working at the bike park, but man I still enjoyed the entire video. did not feel like 12 minutes.
The B screw! I knew there was an adjustment for that. That's what I need on my daughter's bike. Got thru the limits, but nothing ever pointed out the b screw.
This is a great resource to share with someone to help them demystify shifting problems. I wish I had this when I started trying to maintain my bike during high school. One thing I noticed back then after a long evening of trying to get perfect shifting: Although in the end the drivetrain still made some little unusual sounds with the bike upside down, once back on its tires it shifted fine.
For those of us being too close to OCD regarding to drivetrain noises: gravity has a tiny effect on where exactly the chain moves along. What ultimately counts is the sound and shifting performance during a short test ride. Also, a slighty damaged tooth, a slightly bent chainring or an incorrectly installed chain link can cause ticking noises without really hurting shifting performance. (Of course, an incorrectly installed chain link should definitely get corrected. Chain breaking under load is not fun).
True. I need to get a stand to work on it right side up.
The other thing I find sometimes with the newer 12S drivetrains is that if you have a chain in need of a clean and a lube it can try to climb a bit and clunk back down. So I tend to start with a good cleaning and lube. Then pretty much the same process! Nice video.
This is by far the BEST tutorial video I’ve ever watched regarding how to tune a derailleur. Thank you Seth!
So i did a float teast and turns out my whole bike needed to be replaced!!! 😂
Great video! An important info that should be in it imo: if you tune the shifting on a new bike, it's normal to have to adjust the cable tention again after the first few rides, since the cable stretches.
To save that effort, I always pre-stretch new cables and housings during installation.
Now that I am understanding a bit more and did my first tubeless on the new GT, I rewatched this and have the gears changing pretty smooth now thanks. I feel so new after stopping rock climbing I slapped my head when you just flipped the bike over.
I know how to do all this but i still watch because there is always a little nugget. Plus Seth is awesome
I bought a bike repair stand a while back. One of the best purchases I ever did for my bike!
Seth. o have a 10+ year old bike. it was a gift from grandma and its my main and only bike. it holds a lot of sentimental value. the chain shifting has ALWAYS been a problem but maybe now i know enough to try and fix it!! thanks!!
I knew some of this but not all of it!
Cool video. RUclips is such a boon for anyone wanting to learn skills. I could have really benefitted from videos like this back in the nineties/noughties when I was thrashing my cheap mountain bike round the woods without a clue how to do more than fix a puncture.
I always do the sink test when for my fixie bike and it always shifts silently and noiselessly afterwards. Thank you Seth for this tip.
Thank you! I was able to get my bike shifting better than it has in years. I always just figured i could never use my first gear. I set all the tensions and screws correctly, and now i have my full range accessible again. I can't tell ya how stoked i am!
Hey seth, just recently got into mountain biking because I saw a couple of your videos and got hooked. Your videos not only make it very easy for me to digest more complicated aspects of mtb, but are just fun plain fun to watch. It's very clear you put a lot of care and thought into your videos, and you're great at not trying to drill a black-and-white right way of doing things into people which I appreciate. Keep up the good work 👍
This is crazy because me and my friend had to figure this out. When we were about to load up we test rode our bikes to make sure everything was set....well it wasn't and the problem was fixable, but took an hour of figuring out. If we had this video the other day then it would've been awesome. Now we are gonna use this video to correctly fix our bikes. Thanks sm.
Right to the point. Thank you. Been struggling with my fb marketplace special 2014 trek popping out of gear. I found the barrel on the de-railer today and tightened it. Before watching this. You confirmed my suspicions. I'll see more tomorrow on the trail. Answered a lot of my other questions too. Thank you.
I already knew everything he said, but watched the entire thing, Truly goated content.
This is all good advice. By no means would I consider myself a bike mechanic but I am oddly good at dialing in my shifting. I chuckle to myself every time I help out my buddy with his drive train because he basically thinks it's magic.
The only thing I would add here is to also eyeball your jockey cage to see if it is bent. But I agree that if you're unsure, it's best to replace the hanger first. Then consider the jockey cage if it doesn't help. You'll probably have a hard time finding both sides of the jockey cage and end up just buying a new derailleur.
Man, just getting into MTBs and you have been extremely helpful. THANK YOU!
i think this video will be a good resource for those with little to know drivetrain troubleshooting experience
One of the best rear derailleur videos I've seen.
I wish I knew how to fix the damn gears on my roadbike as well. The front derailleur has a "trim" function and riding in high gears also causes chain rubbing on it. 🤣
As a newbie at wrenching on bikes this is very appreciated
wow, hands down the best video for repairing my bike myself, thanks!
This is probably your best video for a while Seth! Very informative without being "too much". Bravo sir!
as someone who already knmew all of this all i can say is "what a great video", this is so clear and begginner friendly
It was videos like this that first introduced me to your channel. And, I actually learned something despite having some experience working on drivetrains.
I really want to thank you for putting this video out. I have a new bike that is shifting poorly, and must admit I was going to take it to a shop and have them work on it. You have given me enough knowledge that I will try to work on it myself, leaving a shop as a last option. I now know what to look for, and am sure that I will be able to resolve my shifting issues.
The alignment gauge was the first bike tool I bought a few years ago. Used it so many times and it ends up being cheaper than hangars (or getting a shop to do it) in the long run. I highly recommend anyone who wants to do DIY bike maintenance to get one.
Thank you, very much for the tips. I was able to adjust my rear derailleur and get her running like a top again. I did have to tweak the lower assembly a little bit because it was bent.
I know most of what you were explaining, but enjoyed it. I especially like the float test. It applies to many things, including a lot of electronics.
I love the float test! You had me rolling. Especially regarding those in your audience who were scratching their heads. 😂
so i dropped the derailleur hanger into the glass cup, I used 8oz or deionized H2O. the hanger bounced off the bottom and shattered the cup. Does that mean it is bent to the left or the right?
Gonna share this to so many friends that constantly bother me wanting me to fix their drivetrains. Cheers!
Probably one of the better shifting fix videos out there.
This was the best derailleur guide I’ve ever seen. Thanks Seth!
Awesome video! Straight to the point and very clear. It was a joy to watch
I learned specific terminology / anatomy😅
Barrel adjuster: ajustador de cambios
Cage: pata del tensor
Limit screws: tornillos de alta o de baja
B screw: tornillo de tensor
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
This video is SO GOOD! Best I've seen thus far for explaining my drive train. Thank you!
Its rad how you teach to the guy that doesn't have all the tools and knowledge! Ran into many condescending mechanics when trying to learn, I learned something and found it entertaining 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 preciate ye!
Great video! I'm an engineer (live on Long Island by the way...) and I still find it hard to keep all this straight. I think mainly because I go ears between instances when I need to know it! So this kind of video is useful for more than just beginners.
Great timing after my derailleur’s run in with a rock garden last week.
Thanks Seth
First derailleur tuning vid that’s worked for me! Much appreciated
Dude ! You are the man ! Love the way your vids are ! I learn from them no matter what ! Thank you!!!
I learned how to do this the hard way. This is a great explanation of EVERYTHING. I wish i had this. Thanks for entertaining and educating.
I haven’t really worked much in drivetrains, let’s say basically not at all. I super appreciated this video.
A few additional tips. It's easiest to adjust the B tension before installing the chain or even the cable. Also, many frames are not perfectly straight, so even a brand new derailleur hanger sometimes still needs to be adjusted (especially for 12 speed cassettes). Finally, that e bike is never going to shift great because of the giant granny gear.
I call it goat gear, because it is to climb mountains like a goat :D
One thing I would add is that if you have a full suspension bike, and the length of the chainstay varies based on compression. As in just sitting on the bike and you have that sag, the length of the chainstay changes. For me I was having an issue getting it to shift right while riding, but on the stand it was super smooth, as I was using the supplied b-set calibration tool from sram. Well that didn't quite cut it. What finally got it to work right was setting the b-set so the jokey wheel was even closer than what was spec'd. Cause when the chainstay length changes, the rear cage moves in and out relative to the cassette.
I learned all this last year when I finally did a derailleur job, but it's been a while and this was a good review.
Thanks Seth! I appreciate you breaking this down for beginners and I hope you continue to provide videos like this!
Great video. I was just in your back yard at ABI for the essential maintenance class. I stopped by Berm Park to look around. Beautiful area.
You are a legend, Seth! I don't own a mountain bike anymore (logistics), but I enjoy learning a lot and these videos are super helpful.