How to adjust and set-up a front derailleur: Pro tips and step by step guide

[@jacka1506]

Best setup video I've seen on the front derailleur anywhere. Very thorough. Thanks!

[@Dice_weiss]

The simple tip of disconnecting the cable first and foremost would’ve saved me 2 hours of fidgeting with mine if I only had watched your video… appreciate it!

[@frunkiss]

This is by far the best guide on this subject. I spent hours trying to get my shifting fixed to no avail. But after watching this video, within minutes I got everything dialed in perfectly. Amazing, thank you! For me, I think the key was setting the limit screws before connecting the cable.

[@JVanHarlinger]

Same here!

[@gedvalaitis4877]

This is the best video on F derailer setup. I have just now mastered the understanding. What made some videos confusing at first: I didn't know the front derailer spring moves it IN, without cable tension, and rear derailleur, goes outward without tension. If someone does not understand the effect of cable tension, they may not be able to set-up derailer, just by limit screws and indexing rear with barrel adjuster. You covered cable tension well. Thanks

[@machikr]

Great points. Also for me, the tricky part was understanding the fact that the outer limiter may put an outer movement limit for the big gear but what makes the chain remain engaged to that gear with 1 mm clearance is the tension of the cable - i.e., limiter is a necessary but not a sufficient condition.

[@babydriver4290]

Bro yet i didn't got the point about the sping part u said

[@jonathansmith-mq1hv]

I’ve watched about ten videos trying to work out how to adjust my front derailleur. This is the best- thanks very much!

[@Lovely-elf830]

Rarely comment on KZbin videos. This instructional video is hands down the best I've found on mastering front derailleur issues. Great work.

[@danman2070]

Best explanation yet. You're the only one who provides a systematic way of adjusting this mechanism properly, including the cable. I would have like to have seen more overhead shots of the final position of your derailleur after the adjustment though. Nevertheless, you've described it well. Thanks very much for your efforts here. Very handy and I now have something I can actually use to fix this pesky adjustment issue I'm having.

[@samshiles]

Finally, a proper explanation. Thanks so much, I was about to give up and buy a car 😂

[@leegallaher2181]

Watched the vid. Have just sorted my clackety-clacking, non-up-shifting front derailleur. Thank you very much!

[@lukekennedy4458]

Thanks - you helped me when all the other videos didn't

[@kurtcampbell2425]

Beautifully explained! I will be back often to re-educate myself on this setup. Thank You!

[@ridelive6249]

After watching garbage video from Park Tool I came here and it was straight to the point. Thanks mate. Nice job.

[@brendanfleming6584]

I followed this guide when fitting a new derailleur to my road bike; it was a different type to the flawed original (Shimano Sora) and I have to say this guide helped me out completely - easy to follow for placement and adjustment. Smooth shifting is restored. Actually, any shifting is restored, as the Sora is notorious for broken springs - meaning it's stuck in the lowest setting. Not any more though!

[@roncooke2188]

When i watched your video a couple of weeks ago I noticed your bike Park stand fixed directly to the wall a brilliant idea, I had recently cleared an area in my workshop and have a spare stand and i fitted it, only used for one bike and i carnt get on with bike parallel to the wall, my main bike stand l just press a button it goes up and and i can work on both sides of the bike which is great, working on ebikes a lot and quite heavy so the electric lift is a big help. So back to drawing board on my spare stand. Great video

[@christianaspas]

I've pulled my hair and looked at so many guides, this is the best one! Thank you!

[@RogerFedora895]

4 hrs on the bike trying,this sorted me.

[@peterfrehner2666]

Very simple and easy to follow instructional steps for the set up of the front derailleur. Worked out perfectly for the bike I was working on. cheers Peter Frehner

[@bbulliard]

yours is the only video that I could find that helped me to set my derailleur correctly. thank you so much

[@techideasnz]

watched a few different videos, this one helped the most

[@Raven-we6wr]

Thanks for the instructions. This may be the end of my frustration.

[@jasongonzalez1680]

Best video I've ever seen on doing this.

[@geemoya4500]

Thanks mate..had to play it more then 1once..for my own good🎉

[@Aztechnology.]

Saved me from returning a bike. Great video.

[@inoj1854]

Incredibly helpful video. Liked and subd thank you.

[@deniscresswell3309]

Spent nearly £100 gear cables and outers labour that's why I'm here to learn and save some money.... brilliant video will give it a try

[@pauldubar6014]

Thanks. Took me 4 vids to find you explaining barrel adjustment on my front derailleur , even though you don't have them

[@smochalicisous]

Thorough and appreciated explanation. Thanks for the video!

[@CuriousCyclist]

Many thanks for the warning @8:38 about Di2 front mech squashing fingers. I never thought about that until now.

[@zskeledzic]

Perfect explanation for normal people. Great video. Thanks!

[@andyzehner3347]

Two things: First, thanks because this was a useful instructional video. Second, please post another video doing your impression of Michael Caine.

[@radicalrick9587]

*You need to change the title to "How to become an expert in (whatever topic you're talking about) in 15 minutes, etc...* *_Thank You so much for your help._*

[@josecontreras3385]

NICE! A big thank you. Your video helped me fix my front derailer!

[@katzy_1787]

Phenomenal video. Thank you so much. Saved me taking it to a mechanic

[@rollingthunder4]

No nonsense tutorial - now Subscribed.

[@bassdaze]

the most straight forward explanation i have found... look no further,excellent video !!

[@JoseGarcia-zn6hw]

Brah Thank you…!!! I actually fixed my own problem with my bike… lol. I was losing hope but got it. Thanks again!!

[@Michael-lw9mo]

Most videos show how to set up something using gear which makes it the easiest possible. I love how you have to adjust cable tension the hardest way possible because you do not have any adjusters.

[@VaseemKhan22]

Thanks, Sir, That was quite helpful. Very well explained.

[@franjalinequeen4774]

Nice one thanks. I just followed along and my front derailleur is set up perfectly now. Great information. I've got it.

[@guanabaraable]

Thank you so much for your tutorial, derailleur’s working great now! 🙌🏻🙏😘

[@guanabaraable]

On my mountain bike, that is!

[@chrlmlln9018]

Thank you so very much, sir, for this, in my simple opinion is the best ever advice to get my chain rubbing front derailleur perfectly aligned! Wishing you the very best and stay blessed and safe! Greetings with much appreciation from Sweden! 💯👍👌💖💖💖

[@BrightFishMusic]

Thank you. This was an excellent and thorough explanation. This really demystifies the adjustment process.

[@bmzaron713]

Excellent video.. Your take on the threadless stem headset adjustment also really helped me, thanks

[@colinnapier6662]

Brilliant explanation, made it very clear for me what needs to be done for adjustment

[@richardcwilliams8381]

This was a very helpful video in working on my chain adjustments. Thanks!

[@robertswanson1351]

Top notch video my man. Really helpful, tank you.

[@Squirtn4certn]

Hey bro I just wanted to let you know that I like what ur doin here. I watched probably 4 or 5 other edits from other bicycle maintenance step by step KZbinrs & none of them did the job as well as you did explaining the correct way to install front/rear derailleurs. They were all very similar but I found your explanation to be the easiest to follow & I was able to do what I had not previously been able to do. So thank you. I gave a like & subscribed to ur channel. I hope to pick up some more helpful tips in the future. Keep up the good work. Your my new bike dude! CB-Seattle, WA. USA

[@jochenhammerschmidt4304]

indeed absolutely awesome video - very crips and well-explained - thanks a bunch!

[@ianwallace950]

Too many wide shots and not enough close ups

[@wiggos4621]

Very helpful indeed. Every step carefully described and explained. Thank you

[@clintt5266]

professional tutorial - thanks!

[@84singhh]

For me the chain wouldn't shift on to the smallest chainring. There wasn't enough cable tension, thanks to this video was able to fix it easily 👍

[@qvuhuu]

very clear presentation of the procedure Thank you Brah

[@stuartingham7485]

Great video, sorted my "problem" out perfectly

[@yutumedia]

This is the best video on youtube on front derailleur adjustment. Question: adjusting my low limit screw does not appear doing anything, while adjusting the high limit screw moves the entire derailleur closer to/away from the frame, what could be the issue? Thank you

[@RogerFedora895]

Brilliant simple guide

[@roncooke2188]

Great video interesting and well explained, much easier when components are not worn like you say than you.

[@bbulliard]

Wonderful video. Easy to follow. Thank you so much.

[@adrianlamb9786]

appreciate the use of c24 wheels and conti 4 seasons tyres, they do wonders

[@jeffriggs5174]

Wonderful very detailed video,learn alot from it thanks.

[@antonlavrentiev5249]

Thank you, dude. This video is much more informative than Parktools one.

[@princethewondercat]

Very good explanation, step by step you made it very simple !

[@mikefoster3901]

Excellent presentation 👏

[@texcalboy]

Great tips on setting up a front derailleur! Excellent video!

[@laszlobacs9347]

Excellent tutorial with great attention to details. Easy to follow steps. Thank you. Ps. The background music was a bit distracting for my taste but other than that, well done.

[@chrlmlln9018]

Fully agreed! I could not say it better! Thank you, sir!

[@trainsbearsandnat]

Thanks pal, Great job explaining!

[@frankeh1886]

Very good explanation and demonstration ... Feel a lot better at doing this now. Made it look do able...took the dark arts, over techie stuff out... Excellent videa.. Many thanks.

[@DiMarcosPereira]

Very well explained. THANKS.

[@CrankedOver]

Like so many others, brilliant explanation from start to finish, thank you for sharing

[@keithwilson8151]

great video. nice and simply explained. Thanks

[@mottledwoodowl]

This helped me! Thank you so much.

[@Johnslist]

Very thorough, here's a new one, removing the cable and adjusting the screws does nothing. Usually, I see the minor movement as you suggest, but with cable removed, nothing happens. Height and angle should be fine, but I'll double check. I've oiled the pivot points thinking they may be gunked up. Black art...

[@jeffersononetwo]

Your channel is fantastic - very well done!

[@hamadysack3157]

Clearly explained. Thanks!

[@stevehoge]

Nice video. But it would have been useful to choose a frame that included barrel adjusters (as most do) to know whether we should start tuning the cable tension at the derailleur's clamp with barrel adjuster at one or the other of its extremes or perhaps in a neutral center position.

[@stan8ify]

Zoom in more...

[@pauldaniel2527]

Great video, really helpful, thank you.

[@evaldasgrenda5241]

Very good and informative video. Thank you very much!

[@bi2u4787]

Very helpful man. Thank you!

[@darinbland6526]

Thanks for the information! Very helpful *

[@autothrust330]

Wow! Thanks bro!

[@robbysearle]

Very good explanation, thank you!

[@ddahstan6876]

Love this gentleman!! I was riding bikes that were not for my size for about two decades. I'm not even 5 feet but was comfortably riding bikes meant for people 5'5 or above because I'm extremely flexible, even when I never had the proper stand-over clearance... well... until an accident (not my fault) that got me smacking my punani hard! So, I decided to woman up, getting an XS frame (43cm lol) and all the parts to put together from scratch. This sweet man got me a brand new bike in a few days, and I was so proud of it!! Thank You Stu!!!

[@adZHARRISON]

sorry to hear about yer minge - glad you finally got a bike that fits

[@eleazarmaz6777]

Thank you so much it help's A lot.

[@Abdulmajeed-zm5nw]

Loved it buddy ❤️

[@MargaretThomas-p5f]

Fantastic bike works great now well pleased

[@ridwan4107]

Hey, thanks for explanation!

[@kamalgurung9405]

Nice tutorial...thanks a lot

[@MrFornicater]

Setting up Sram Red front derailleur...now that's rocket science with a touch of wizardry

[@edthayres9175]

Great video....a very nice refresher. Ultegra 6700, front derailleur. After cleaning the bike today, I disconnected the front derailleur cable reattached it. The derailleur will not put the chain on the big ring anymore. I've tightened the cable over and over with the same results. I may be damaging the cable enough to replace it now. Ideas? Bad derailleur or bad cable? I used to work in a bike shop 35 years ago.

[@eridgeboy]

I'll second the comments regarding the paramount importance of alignment first👍 Other than that the only things I would add would be- 1. Clean and decrease the bike thoroughly paying particular attention to the relevant parts 2. Get a friend to help you in my opinion the alignment at least is definitely a two-person job 3. Always do this indoors if possible- you need to be able to concentrate and listen: somewhere where it is quiet

[@shibleekhan]

Excellent theoretical explanation, wish the video showed things at a closer distance so as to understand better.

[@leebateman7264]

This will change your life.

[@Japangirl2506]

Good job Continue

[@michaelbritton9778]

Brilliant very good.

[@TotoTortoiseNFriends]

Super troublesome.. I dismantle all these and make it become single chainring.. best solution!

[@kevinthomson6324]

Common mistake that I myself make all the time is adjusting limit screws and cable tension at the same time. Mostly to try to get the trim positions to work. If trim doesn’t work. 90% of the time it’s a sticky cable or dirty pivot joints in the front mech. I’m currently facing both those issues on the used bike I just purchased.

[@titiwhai]

glad the music wasn't load and distracting.

[@13leadfoot]

Nice explanation, thx.

[@AlfredoSanchez-mo3nw]

Thank You!

[@amymackenzie19]

Great video! Only improvement would be several more close ups.