How to Properly Adjust Bicycle Shifting

[@fredlukianow3940]

I searched quite a number of videos but this one showed me not only how to make the adjustments but also the steps to take before you take the next step. Procedure is half the battle and to understand that allows you to complete the process. Thanks so much!!!

[@JustinShaedo]

Great video; 4 years on and it's still making a huge difference for people like me learning the ins and outs of their bikes. Respect.

[@BikeFixIT]

+Justin F Thanks, it's pretty amazing. I made the video on a whim to test out my first smartphone's camera.

[@snap_drama346]

@@BikeFixIT can u guys help me when I shift the tension gear from 3 to 2 the drive chain jump off and gets stuck around the front derailer part for now I have to leave it on gear tension 3 but I'd like to switch to 2 when my legs get tired

[@secretagent86]

still watching in 2020

[@vanessahogan2837]

2022

[@jameshochule1654]

Thanks for the easy instructions for us technically challenged individuals I was very impressed thanks it works

[@DawnyDarko]

I have watched a lot of videos on how to adjust the chain/shift and they were all difficult to follow. You have a real skill at making something that nobody else can explain simply, easy for a total beginner to understand! Thanks!

[@wacokid2532]

the best video on how to adjust the derailleur on KZbin. Why - because he explains everything simply and teaches you what the adjustments do. Thanks a bunch !

[@hsukwang]

This is by far the best video on how to adjust deraileur I have ever seen.

[@BikeFixIT]

Thanks partner.

[@BlessedByAlMighty]

Me to, thanks man, your are a professional in this. May God guide us to the straight path and forgive us all sins.

[@Goenzelsen]

I really appreciate how you explain and show every single detail and the logic behind it. Makes it so much easier to understand. So many youtubers tell, but don‘t show.

[@dsonyay]

This is best video I've seen yet on rear derailleur adjustment. I like your trick of getting the high limit adjusted by slowly moving the screw until it drops into the highest gear. Thanks!

[@getjdizzled]

I like the clarity & explanation of each screw adjusrment. This is the first video that shows the adjustment of the high gear with the cable tension removed. Thank you.

[@richr2027]

Best rear derailleur video on the web

[@magicrobharv]

Thank you so much for your video! I bought a new bike from the store, but the gears didn't shift right. Your video helped me to tune up my rear derailleur. My bike now rides better than when I got it from the store! Thanks for taking the time to make your video. I appreciate it very very much. Thanks again!

[@AceHoffman]

A superb tutorial! I watched it twice in a row, plus a lot of partial rewinds, then went out and put my bike on the stand, came in a few times to review the material again as I went through the adjustments, and now I have all nine gears on my rear cassette available again, and smooth shifting too! 'Bout time I finally learn this! Thanks!

[@DunnMediaPensacola]

Honestly how does anyone give this a “thumbs down”?! Idiots. This guy is taking time out of his day to clearly and simply share some good maintenance tips.

[@larafabilo]

Amazing! It worked! I've been putting up with jumpy clicky gears for a few weeks now and I've been dreading having to fork out the money for parts replacement/servicing. This video came to my rescue. I just came back from my test ride and I had forgotten how smooth and enjoyable cycling was supposed to be. Hooray!

[@BikeFixIT]

Glad I could help! Comments like yours really make my day, thanks.

[@mufuliramark]

Best vid for us DIYers out there. Keeping the kids bikes in good shape can be expensive but when people share their skills like this man it's a great help. Going to keep it as a favourite as well so I can keep using it. Thumbs up mate!!

[@BikeFixIT]

Thanks for your feedback! I do think it is good for everyone to make simple adjustments on the bike, but we must also remember to support the local bike shops. A tune-up that adjusts all the bikes bearings every couple years will keep it running much longer.

[@squinter1]

I don't usually comment on YT vids but needed to log in to thank you, this is by far the easiest vid to follow concerning gear indexing , you explain and show how to do it so well unlike most other videos , Now i can tune up my gears to perfection something which i wouldn't and couldn't do before, again I Thank You :)

[@BikeFixIT]

Thank you. The positive comments and support have done more for my self esteem than anyone could ever imagine.

[@christianpurnomo4371]

I have been trying to change my rear mech (first time) and have seen several videos on youtube, your video by far is the most accurate and most informative, thank you and well done!

[@b.rizzle4102]

My bike is one of the most important things in my life. Recently the shifting has been off so I decided to follow along with some "expert" for 25+ minutes and fix it. By the end it was even worse and I was getting ready for an anxiety filled night of sleep until I found your video. After watching, I had it all fixed perfectly. Thanks so much man

[@BikeFixIT]

Thanks for watching! Congrats on toughing it out and figuring out the process! Always rewarding to learn something new.

[@sr3004t]

My man u saved my a**. My bike always skips gear when it is on 6 th gear. It just came off all the time. I watched a lot of videos and they all said my gear is messed up and blah blah blah blah. Then i saw ur vid i did not take thing off. I just loosened they screw and bam it did not fall out. But i did not take anything off just loosened the screw. THANKS :) i SUBED

[@grandviewguy18]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I put together my GF's bike today and the shifting was off. I've never adjusted a bike before and this video helped me to dial it in. I greatly appreciate it.

[@kapay36]

This video is awesome. I know very little about the mechanics of my bike or how it works but this was explained in a way that wasn't overwhelming. Some people like to include excess info and technical terms to show off their knowledge but this was very succinct. Now, I feel like I just saved myself $50-$100 on a basic tune up at my local bike shop while also feeling empowered to do my own maintenance. Thanks!

[@kyostihuhtala951]

Thanks for the video. I've used these instructions many times over the years (never can remember all phases without it). Now I build a new road bike and once again revisited your instructions. I see that you've hit million hits, so that's quite many bikers helped with rear derailleurs. Thanks again! :)

[@BikeFixIT]

Thanks! It really is amazing how many people have learned from this video! Makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside.

[@JohnnytheBikeGuySLC]

The more people work on their bikes the more they ride and spend money. "The industry has been missing the boat for a long time when it comes to the mysterious gear adjustments. Good job on the vid.

[@jimmycburfield5997]

A very tricky operation! I have watched many videos on this subject. This is the best video I have seen on the matter. Very systematic and clear instructions. Thanks for this, really helpful

[@BikeFixIT]

Thank you very much!

[@skypedog5]

One of the best Rear Der vids I have seen - dude really knows his stuff, Thank you!

[@BikeFixIT]

Ray West Thanks!

[@marvinsequera]

Man you're a life savior, I just bought a bike and I had to take out the rear wheel and It started to sound everytime I swift gear, and after saw your tutorial, everything was back in its place

[@BikeFixIT]

Glad the video worked! It might be worth double checking your wheel is on all the way / correctly.

[@gonzoduke6805]

Great tutorial. Been fighting with my derailleur tunings for a couple of days now. Watched a few other how-to-videos, but your explanations of the hows and whys really helped. Thanks for taking the time to do this. Much appreciated. Mahalo.

[@RickTracer50]

By far the best guide, I had struggled with others but this one had the missing piece, loosening off the wire. One improvement only could be stating what setting to have the gear lever in, as I followed it only to find I’d had the lever the wrong end so it just stayed in the harder gear, but a quick repeat of the initial steps and I was good.

[@BikeFixIT]

Thanks for the feedback! Glad it helped you out!

[@Daluke61]

Of all the rear derailleur adjustment (KZbin) videos I've run across, yours is definitely one of the best; short, concise and the 'shifting to the lowest gear' trick in order to create slack in the cable prior to the high-limit adjustment? Nice time saver!

[@BikeFixIT]

Thanks for watching!

[@berattaner7370]

This is the first time I really understood how to adjust a rear derailleur. Most of the videos were confusing.Thanks a lot.

[@BikeFixIT]

You are welcome!

[@tearikitomahawk-kiwi2062]

Awesome video, our bike mechanic was on holiday and one of our e-bikes needed gears to be tuned up, we had a little issue with gears jumping on the 1st gear, found this clip on the fly and BOOM problem solved, Thanks heaps!!

[@nathanhaber]

You are the best teacher! And the way you present the info sequentially is great. Please make more bicycle video's. You have the gift for teaching.

[@BikeFixIT]

Thank you so much! Is there anything specific you would like a video on?

[@AISHAIKHU]

I am writing you again just to THANK YOU!. I just finished setting up the rear derailleur. With your video played back n 'forth and step by step, I finally understood how this stupid derailleurs work and managed to fix my gears. It is (NOW that I understand) actually very easy to tune....Thanks to God and than to You my friend. God bless U. If there was a 5 Star rating here...you know what I would give you. "Advise for Other people": Watch the video and follow the previous Question/Answers session I had with BikeFixIT and it will be even easier to fix the gear. The answers were very helpful. Thank you again.

[@vidiia]

Thanks for showing the right procedure for setting the H limit screw, I hadn't heard of disconnecting the cable before. Should help me a lot next time I'm working on a bike's shifting.

[@BikeFixIT]

No problem! Pretty good little trick to help ensure wire tension is not holding up the der instead of sitting on the limit screw. Sometimes it helps to just lean over and look to see if the der is resting on the set screw as well.

[@iraira2818]

This is probably one of the best derailleur adjustment videos I have seen. Thank you so much. Question: In the background; is that a Warner ladder? How are you using that as a repair stand?

[@BikeFixIT]

Yes, it is. I strapped my car trunk transport rack to the ladder.

[@richardkowski4665]

I tried so many videos over many sessions but still didn't manage to fix my dérailleurs then finally came across these great videos and voila, such logical techniques, well done and thank you.

[@BikeFixIT]

Great to hear! Thank you for watching and commenting. I started working at a bike shop when I was 15. Had some great teachers and lots of practice working on bikes. Feels good to pass some tribal knowledge on.

[@jokernia]

This video help me setup my MTB bike better then it was from factory !!...Thanks for great tutorial !

[@danielopaluwa9628]

After 4 years this video is still making a lot of sense. Thanks for sharing you saved me a lot of money.

[@LuE87]

Really good guide. Sorted out the problem of not shifting into the highest gear for me. Many thanks

[@anteka12]

This has been the most clear, DIY video, for adjusting the rear derailleur. Cheers!

[@fosterseth]

This is the best rear derailleur adjustment video I've found so far on YT, good job!

[@BikeFixIT]

I never imagined I would be helping this many people, it was just a weekend project to play with some video editing software.

[@fetB]

you only watched one?

[@josangurinder]

Since long the gears on my bicycle were not responding and i was not able to get them adjusted even after a visit to the bicycle shop. This video is a boon in disguise and helped me to adjust the gears. Thanks a ton.

[@BikeFixIT]

Glad I could help. Happy trails!

[@irmisajus]

Done as shown. The shifting on campagnolo xenon is is live again! Thanx a lot!

[@rickduncan362]

The other videos I have watched on this topic doesn't show releasing the cable to make the initial adjustments. Your instructions worked great. Thanks so much

[@BikeFixIT]

It helps make sure the derailure is sitting on the screw, not being held up by the wire. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@rknrollstar]

Really useful video, particularly for amateur cyclists such as myself.

[@BikeFixIT]

Thanks, I hope to keep everyone riding by making cycling less daunting.

[@jrod6941]

I have used both your videos on the front and rear derailleurs to get my road bike riding smooth. Your videos are spot on and very informative. Thanks for your time and effort to help others!

[@BikeFixIT]

Glad you like them! Might be time to update with some 4k videos

[@robton007]

Great vid helped me out no end.....problem I got in my gears keep jumping on gear change....Instead of hitting 3rd it jumps 3rd and hits 4th any ideas....?? It's a muddy fox 18 speed. ..6 casette

[@dalewiens3556]

Best explaination that I have seen for adjustment of rear derailleur!, Very simple and easy to understand for a novice bike repair person, thank you

[@BikeFixIT]

+Dale Wiens Thanks for watching!

[@christopherallen1107]

Great video, I think this will help me out with my wives bike! Thank you. hers is over shifting to the lower(easier gears) my bike is stumping me, my bike is a 20 year old decent quality mountain bike. other than basic cleaning not much maintenance has been done to it. It recently started to shift on its own when I would stand up on a hill and pedal, and now its just shifting on its own all the time. I also feel like all of a sudden there is a ton of rubbing and friction going on someplace. up till now my bike has always been super smooth and perfect shifting. any suggestions ??

[@BikeFixIT]

It could be your chain is stretched. As the chain wears the rollers wear down the teeth of the cassette. Once the teeth get to worn, when pressure is applied the chain will slip or "skip". Many people think its ghost shifting when its actually slipping. If it is worn, you will need a new chain, cassette, and possibly crank/front chainrings. cyclingtips.com.au/2009/03/how-to-check-for-chain-wear/

[@TonyFlexPromo]

Absolutely best rear derailleur video!

[@BikeFixIT]

You know it! Thanks for commenting.

[@CHARLIETWW]

This tutorial is great as I am about to assemble and adjust my first bike by myself soon!

[@halethewhale]

7 years on your videos still helping guys like me out ✌🏻 respect my friend

[@walterpalmer2749]

Nice explanations. very clear. Thank you.

[@andyeilio]

Dude, this by far, the best video on sorting your gears out. Easy to understand, clearly explained at a good speed, thorough, simply brilliant. Thanks a million. My gears were a mess, now 95% there. Think I may have a slightly bent rear mech

[@Beardboost]

Amazing tutorial, quite different from others but i find this more effective, thank you

[@evilkivi]

Thanks! Got new a new bike. Didn't seem to go up from 6 to 3 properly. Now everything runs smoothly. Great vid! Especially the green arrows! Helped a lot.

[@BikeFixIT]

evilkivi I used iMovie to add the arrows to the video

[@theslgs]

Seen a lot of these and by far this is the best... great added notes, camera angles and tutorial... thank you!!

[@shendereh]

great vid.how did you rig your bike repair stand? the werner ladder? if so,can you show us how you did it. thanks in advance.

[@BikeFixIT]

I have a bicycle carrier that goes on the trunk of the car, i just strapped it to the ladder. www.saris.com/product/bones2

[@taku1132]

Absolutely awesome! Step by step, from the first thing to start with, to the end! Well done

[@BikeFixIT]

Thanks a ton!

[@clydebassethound2229]

Thank you for the very clear tutorial. Great job!

[@jovialfernandes7956]

Thanks for this great video tutorial... The gears on my new bike were slipping every now and then.... But I followed your instructions and now the gears shift on perfect precision... Thanks! Keep up the good work...

[@BikeFixIT]

Thanks for watching! Glad I could help out. Always amazes me how many people find this video helpful

[@zboi2643]

Thanks so much dude I was able to fix my rear derailleur make more vids like dis dude

[@raulgutierrez6059]

Simple and clear, and moreover works. I have adjusted my shift following all the tips and tricks for adjustment. The most difficult issue was to find a good hanger to keep the bike up and above the floor !!!

[@BikeFixIT]

+Raul Gutierrez A nice bike stand can make repairs sooo much easier to tackle

[@rufdymond]

Thanks great video - saved me a trip to the bike shop.

[@MathieuEA]

I've watched all these videos about derailleur adjustment... and this one is the best!

[@woodbine66]

Great vid. Many thanks - really easy to understand. Couple of questions. When you were making these adjustments, which cog was chain running on the crank/pedal gear set? Also at the end of the film, how were you making the play happen in the derallier when setting the low limit screw?

[@BikeFixIT]

woodbine66 Thanks! 1.small front ring for adjusting the easy gears in back, big front ring for the hard gears in back. 2. The play is caused by pushing on the shift lever (in the same direction you would shift to an easier gear) or by pulling on the exposed cable.

[@papamartino]

Awesome Awesome Awesome video. Literally the best explanation of gear adjustment I've gotten to date. You explain sooooo well and in proper detail. You're a true professor. I would give anything to be trained in bike mechanics by a teacher like you!

[@jakehaseman984]

Excellent video! Very informative.

[@Johnny_RB]

Stretching a cable like this runs the risk of putting small kinks in it. Stretching is only required when installing new cables. Connect the cable and use the shifter to do the stretching - it's easier. Then do the adjustments. Your explanations are very clear, you do good work!

[@BikeFixIT]

Watch the video all the way through before starting.

[@mikes.6003]

What shop?

[@vicentetuazon5078]

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[@evanietoussaint7485]

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[@morganfulgenzi]

BikeFixIT what bike holder are you using ... is it attached to a ladder?

[@supachair.9567]

This video really saved my life after I tried to figure out for 2 hours. Thank you!

[@BikeFixIT]

Glad it helped!

[@unfa00]

Awesome video, very well done. Thank you!

[@BikeFixIT]

Tobiasz Karoń Thanks!

[@d.j.wellington]

Dude you don't know how much you helped me. I tried for DAYS bro... I've even KZbind so many videos about this and you helped me. Thank you, thank God and God bless you. Also, can you please help me with my front derailleur now? Thank you.

[@ninjaturtlepoodle]

Perfect just the video I was hoping for

[@BikeFixIT]

Glad I could help!

[@omarkhan4856]

Thank You Very much Sir. I didn't know how to adjust the gears and been struggling for about 4 months with my bikes gears. I was ready to sell it after getting tired of it and then I saw your video. Thank you it really helped me.

[@Brandonvscars695]

Thank you for this video dude, I'll be able to fix my bike tomorrow afternoon.. Then im on a mission to get working brakes haha After that I can start riding again :)

[@BikeFixIT]

Thanks for watching and best of luck!

[@axetrac10]

Excellent video...one of the few where the camera is adjusted directly above the derailleurs to help the viewer understand the adjustments in micro detail. Most videos gloss over these adjustments either assuming that they are obvious or the creator tries to get some facetime instead of delivering clearer instructions.

[@roeypaster5502]

tnx man! help me ! but i was littel bit stock with the 3rd Screw of the derailleur... donno if it was to in or out...

[@BikeFixIT]

The derailleur cog shouldn't touch the big cassette cog. So, unthread the screw as far as possible without the two cogs touching.

[@samanthaodell1270]

This video is thorough and easy to follow. The only thing that caused me difficulty was in thinking of the smallest cog as first gear on the shifter. Once I realized it was, in fact, seventh gear, I was golden! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!

[@BikeFixIT]

Samantha O'Dell Glad I could help!

[@emanuelasava33]

Very useful video !

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

This is the best and easiest and most accurate video on youtube. Adjusting this is rocket science and you simplified it. thanks. 🙂

[@BikeFixIT]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@P_owie]

I have savedf £s just watching your tutorial. You describe how to adjust the gears perfectly 10/10. Thanks 👍

[@mmuseli6149]

Thanks - clearest explanation yet on how to sort the gears and how to stop them from skipping a cog.

[@Bobs_en_Bici]

@BikeFIXIT how did you macgyver a bike stand from a ladder?

[@jmseaton129]

Looks like a trunk rack

[@DjGhost718]

OMG!!! I am an idiot. I was confused because i was making the adjustments in gear 1 (easiest) instead of Gear 8 (the hardest)!!! Once I made that major correction and followed the rest of your instructions, I adjusted the rear derailure superbly! AWESOME VID MAN! I knew I was missing something! I've been trying to get it right since last night lol

[@xXSwagSubscriberXx]

There is a problem with my brakes for my Mountain Bike, my third gear keeps slipping and idk how to fix it. Help Please?

[@TheRsbas]

Quality withstands the test of time. Best explanation I have found.

[@BikeFixIT]

Wow, thanks!

[@MrShadowduck]

I like this video. You Tube is full loaded with hardcore bicycle fan videos which are not educating because main purpose is to show own skills not to help other people.

[@BikeFixIT]

Thanks!

[@BikeFixIT]

Glad it helped! the front der. is essentially the same thing, the limit screws controls how far up and down the crank it can move, while the wire tension controls how much it moves with each click.

[@GiZeeGis]

Hi, am having issues with my lower gear, like when i'm going up hill it will keep changing itself and the shift make some cracking. Sometime I notice that the chain is in between two cassettes so I have no clue how to solve the pb.

[@sehzadnazeerally603]

Indexing your derailleur

[@Borth42]

Thanks so much! This is the best advice I've watched about adjusting derailleur gears. It's detailed and clear with brilliant explanation.

[@BikeFixIT]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@thejessence1]

Great video guy! Screw paying a shop 50$ to do minor stuff like this, I'd much rather be more knowledgeable do it myself and save the green.

[@guccigwop5677]

Ha

[@diegowilson6008]

There are many videos and methods presented, by far this is the better of many, from an aducator.

[@BikeFixIT]

Thanks!

[@yafi2475]

Thanks, that was a very awesome video :D

[@krishnanpm9762]

im 10 yrs old and thanks you very very after a very long time i got my gear repaired and even spending money more i didnt it get it corrected and thank you man. now i got it corrected because of you man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BikeFixIT]

Great job! Don't give up and almost anything is possible.

[@sourabhthakur90]

my bicycle chain remains stuck on 2nd gear despite of gear change . please help me out

[@davidroman4107]

same problem here

[@sourabhthakur90]

+Milad Karimi yup did same

[@JMarwah]

Milad Karimi I don't trust bicycle shops anymore (atleast not the ones where I live). They'll provide blanket solutions such as replacing an entire wheel for problems they don't know how to solve, or worse, they'll try to fix it and make it even worse because they don't want to admit they don't know the solution. Sometimes when I go to get a problem fixed, 2 new pop up. In fact, my gears became misaligned after I gave my cycle to a cycle shop to get my punctured back tire replaced. I'd rather just fix it myself than deal with all of that hassle.

[@azkhan8677]

This is caused by the limit screws.

[@sethmusic]

thanks. tried other videos and they were completely worthless to me. this made it quick and easy.

[@ThePangus]

Great tutorial. Thanks

[@CastGuyC]

Excellent video! Well described. You nailed it! I just replaced my shifting cable and tuned in to your video to adjust the shifting. I followed your cues exactly, and my bike shifts smoothly now. Thank you for posting!

[@runeolsen7927]

wonderful tutorial, thanks a lot