How to Adjust a Rear Derailleur - Limit Screws & Indexing

[@cliffcox7643]

PARK TOOL: Listen to me....... This guy is a gem and needs a raise, secondly, he is a supreme asset to your company, make sure he is happy employee.

[@magnumllama400]

Crazy

[@vapeurdepisse]

Right, he's going to get a raise because cliff cox said so.

[@cliffcox7643]

@@vapeurdepisse No, he will not, but if many people say the same, then Park may treat him better than they already have. That's the purpose of communal post on the same topic..

[@harryroberts388]

That isn't how raises work...

[@thedirtyburger1485]

@@harryroberts388 In the world of 2021 it can happen this way.

[@Jgriffin0808081]

Honestly, you need an award for this video, the visuals are unmatched in most other how to videos, this could be part of a professional course on how to service bicycles, this is pure gold, thank you so much!

[@breannenemez4937]

Pure gold!

[@luciopaiva]

Exactly. This is always my go-to reference when I need to adjust my derailleur.

[@patcoincorporated5346]

It is a professional course.. The school that my bike guys went to used these exact vids as primers. and then learned all the variations of part types. I save a couple hundred dollars a year indexing alone. A lot of bike shops hate these guys. for obvious reasons. screw them. I have a park bike stand and all my tools are park. I was sponsored early on in my out back riding days bye park. you are not going to beat these instructional s.

[@maxgreenfield7562]

I was thinking the same thing! Made a somewhat complicated topic much easier to implement for the weekend bike mechanics

[@RIFT_XD]

Guys does the bike HAVE to be up? Bc I don’t have anything to hold it to check and pedal lol I’m guessing I can put the bike on its seat n hand bar and work on it like that ? Really appreciate whomever can help me out

[@MindLaboratory]

This is not just a great video on how to adjust a bike - it's also a great example of what a how-to video should be. Every educator should watch this even if they have no interest in bikes.

[@patcoincorporated5346]

I know a guy who educated himself on the park tool yt. got a ground floor job ata big shop here in the twin cities.

[@kestermuller9595]

Agree, the way that the information is delivered is perfect, the timing too

[@philmccavity]

Exactly, this is just so precise, I just followed it again and I love how it anticipates all the likely problems you encounter and inserts that knowledge exactly in the right place. Where normally you'd throw in the towel, with this video you actually succeed in getting your own pride and joy working again.

[@TedSailAwayCost]

This is truly an example of well planed instruction . He stays perfectly on his subject and doesn’t move ahead until he has proven his point and there is no silly unnecessary idol chat. 11out of 10 . Thank you very much

[@nicknz100]

This has to be the best rear derailleur tutorial on the internet, explains everything and easy to follow.

[@uhohoverflow]

I was about to finally accept that I can only use 6 of my 7 gears but this guy did it.

[@jeffrey1655]

@@uhohoverflow ye me too, my chain would fall into my spokes when using it in gear 1 now it's fixed!

[@NightSilencer]

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[@chileanmarxist]

I must be a fucking moron then if this is easy to follow

[@lijhay2889]

@@chileanmarxist It's easy to follow if you have proper tools like a stand

[@WeisenMz]

The production quality of these park tool videos is insane. They are the best content I've seen on KZbin in, yeah, forever.

[@snap_drama346]

I don't understand so my chain keeps coming off when I reach top gear so I just the h limit screw but is clock wise or anti clock wise?

[@bourbonrenewal216]

I am compelled to concur. This is among the best instructional videos I've ever observed.

[@4.8Sam]

@@snap_drama346 late but its clockwise to "increase" the limit and counter clockwise to "decrease" the limit.

[@maninthebox5667]

I have watched like 7 or 8 videos on the Topic and this was THE ONLY ONE, that explained and helped me fix the problem. It is unbelievable how many bad videos there are with either no or very limited explanation (things Calvin managed to explain in 3 Secs) or simply got things wrong. Thank You!!

[@byggerEttSlott]

This is an immortal video. Will forever go down in the hall of fame of KZbin.

[@r.j.2327]

I watch this thing every year to remind myself.

[@johnrevelation37]

Thank you so much for the poster of this video! 💐

[@asherbanipal]

He is the reason KZbin was invented. This is a perfect video.

[@dionberisha2868]

Yh

[@johnhouston8297]

Or the internet.

[@nobody2254]

Laughing. Yeah this is pretty useful to know.

[@BlaGGah]

Wow, I used to own many bikes back in my younger days but never knew the terminology and how to fix/adjust the shifting mechanism. I’m kinda in a trouble now with a huffy bike because the derailleur spring came off while trying to pull the chain. It’s a brand new bike, this happened minutes after I took it out of the box today smh

[@chrismclatcher6083]

Couldn't agree more. Years of baffling experimentation with the derailleur and substandard results, followed by a trip to the local bike shop to undo the damage I did appear to be over. Thank you, Park Tool and Mr Derailleur Man.

[@harshsomvanshi8963]

This is BY FAR the best video ive watched on the subject. Not only does he explain the process, he also explains all the likely scenarios one might face while adjusting the derailleur, along with which screw does what in great detail. Im saving this video in a playlist, its a gem.

[@willycastellanos4195]

💯

[@Powerstroke98]

RAD also has a very indepth explanation of all these adjustments and why they are important as well. He explains things well, as he is a Professional at e-bike repair, and explains far more than I needed to know, but the derailleur portion was what was of interest to me the most!

[@geekyprojects1353]

I second that.

[@goku445]

Same. I even want to save the video locally.

[@Divadosaurus]

Yes - amazing. I had a bike delivered in a box that needed some assembly and in need of a tune. I spent a couple of weeks putting up with poor shifting, just getting used to the bike, but I bit the bullet today and now it's shifting like a dream. I went from noob to someone with actual knowledge.

[@TKDChad999]

I was looking for videos of trains derailing and now I'm a master bike mechanic

[@ajbulan2029]

LOL🤣

[@redditshorts3111]

Good one Chad

[@STEVEWONDA1976]

If you're ever riding by some train tracks and a train derails right by you you'll have your bike shifting quickly and can hopefully speed off without getting flattened like a pancake.

[@S4SPLANK]

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[@TekWhizz]

Hahahaha, made me LOL! Good one! That's the internet age! Endless rabbit holes!

[@sonnypunani6969]

Indexed my wife's derailleur within 15 minutes with this video to help me out. Fantastic teaching and clear instructions from Calvin. 100/100.

[@alheeley]

the graphic overlays do such a great job in clarifying what's happening and how the adjustments work. Great video.

[@AaronCheck-dx3ud]

I always wondered how my service manager was aligning things with his eyes...thanks to the magic of the graphics, I finally understand.

[@pietervanaardt4166]

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[@OGRH]

Probably eight or nine months ago I used this video as a guide to getting my rear derailleur set perfectly… The instructions in this video are articulate, well laid out, and very clear cut. For somebody who has absolutely no experience, this is a very complicated endeavor; which this gentleman explains in such a way, that WITHOUT ANY FUSS WHATSOEVER, I was able to perform like a master mechanic from a reputable local bike shop! My derailleur shifts smoothly like a Swiss watch! With that being said I hadn’t yet adjusted the front derailleur, and came here just to make sure I’ve left this gentleman and this channel a compliment, a like, and double check that I’m subscribed! It’s easy to use these things and go on with life, and often it’s just the nature of the world, but this guy did such an amazing job guiding me through this process, if I didn’t stop to thank him & your channel, then I don’t feel I deserve the masterful help! Thank you for your service to humanity! There is no doubt you are a master at what you do! “If you can’t easily explain something so that a small child can understand it, then you don’t understand it well enough yourself.” -Albert Einstein

[@arp_909]

Spot on. Especially the Einstein quote!

[@jimbopetrella]

String theory?

[@iv4ikslv]

Agree! Thank you for great video!

[@pyrkolpt540]

Better said than i could, but I very much echo the sentiment, Thank You!

[@Tailspin80]

More relevantly he also said “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”

[@unspecified2472]

This might be the greatest "how to" video I have ever seen!

[@ryanc2115]

agree haha

[@thronex4741]

I completely agree very informative well explained and helpful I will surely try it out

[@ryanc2115]

@@thronex4741 is really visually informative.. this is what sets this channel apart from other how to bike videos..

[@thronex4741]

@@ryanc2115 correct

[@onitable]

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[@QBear79]

Paid too much money to “professional” bike mechanics with no fix to my bike. Watched a couple of these park tool videos and my bike feels like a million bucks. I now have the tools for my self and the knowledge from this amazing instructor! Thank you! This guy deserves everything 💪💪

[@ItsFunkadelic221]

This video is perfect. The graphics are really helpful and the guy is awesome. I'd perform open heart surgery if he were walking me through it.

[@willd0g]

Don Nedeau haha best comment

[@scrippslarry]

LOVE THIS VIDEO - And Love this comment!! ROFL!

[@snap_drama346]

I don't understand so my chain keeps coming off when I reach top gear so I just the h limit screw but is clock wise or anti clock wise?

[@geosal61]

LOL 🤣😂 totally agree.

[@andres26FCB]

snap_ drama if it is going over the last gear you need to turn the high limit clockwise. I just had the same issue and fixed it doing just that. I believe that is what makes the limit screw stop the the derailleur from going past that last gear accidentally.

[@arcticminibike4033]

How can anyone give this a thumbs down? I've worked on my own bikes for 30 years but always a bit of a hack on rear derailleurs. If I can get it to shift fairly quietly through the full range, I call it good. This is an awesome video on how to do it right and as an engineer, I appreciate the step-by-step with the logic behind it. Every Park Tool video is extremely well done, clear, and concise. Keep up the good work!

[@GerLeahy]

Tumbs down winkey face;) Yes, it was me.

[@insidemattsmind5999]

854 jealous people who wish they could make this great of a tutorial

[@zombiezombie1977]

It's probably for the wrong pronunciation of "Derailleur"... ;)

[@Sauciflash]

@@zombiezombie1977 His pronunciation is actually closer to the French one, the original pronunciation of this word.

[@migueljuarez6217]

I bet that's people who wouldn't want to use their brain enough to understand the video and ended upset and taking their bikes to the repair shop for an adjustment like this.

[@00SirSativa00]

These guys need an award for this video. So helpful and easy to follow. Bravo.

[@rutherford5247]

Same...me too hahaha I didnt understand the cable thingy thingy

[@BuonRotto]

Not only does the host do a very good job with their explanations and presentation but major thanks to the editing and motion graphics team for making these videos the absolute clearest graphic representations of alignments, parts and everything else

[@vaprex]

This is perhaps the *most* impactful and helpful DIY video on YoutTube, ever... Seriously, if/when more people rode bikes instead of driving cars, this video should be considered part of the "Bike Maintenance Holy Grail". Wonderfully explained, and incredibly thorough for a 16min video. Thanks!

[@ddahstan6876]

Calvin should be putting up on the pedestal for every biking community. He's passionate and thoroughly explains the process. What a privilege to learn from these videos!!

[@erichvonmanstein6876]

No

[@thespanielinquisition7167]

Clearest How-To video on any topic on youtube - sets a new standard

[@erikkjerting4174]

I'm officially a Park Tool groupie. I am in the process of building up my own 80's mountain bike and have zero experience. This video is so thorough and well done I'm going to keep watching it well after my bike is complete. You made what seemed like a very complicated process at first very simple and straightforward. Can't thank you all enough!

[@mgrantom]

Wow! I learned more in 15 minutes than in a lifetime of fiddling with bike derailleurs! Great job. Thanks for sharing!

[@FUG_GOOGL]

@Dont Check My About Page Link Okay, we won't.

[@MrMiron42069]

same here. amazing video. i was able to fix my shifting problem i was having. never ever messed around with my derailleur before.

[@josephbrown4651]

By total accident I came upon this video but I did need to watch it! Let me repeat what many people are saying here: What a supremely clear and professionally produced video. This is a model for what all DIY KZbin videos need to achieve! Thank you!

[@AnsonBritto]

Thank you! True Story: The only bicycle service personnel available in my town rejected my request to assemble the gear train. So i tried it myself watching this video. It is working perfectly fine. All credits to you. Huge knowledge gained.

[@MoonArrowTarot]

So after not having/riding a bike for 5 years, I got a new Liv bike 4 days ago. 2 days after getting it, I go for a less than 2 minute ride around the block only to experience loud noise and chains jumping. I was terrified I broke something!!! I knew next to nothing about bike parts, components, mechanics etc. I was so upset that something was "wrong" with my brand new $3k bike. I was going to take it back to a bike shop. After some research, I watched all of the Park Tool derailleur videos. THIS video not only saved me a trip & money to a LBS, but also TAUGHT me so much about my bike. I was out in my garage, sweating my ass off for near an hour in 100F heat, with my bike hanging from my squat rack going through each cog. I can not tell you how empowered I felt when all of the shifts were finally flawless! Thank you so much for this video (and all of the videos) and for Calvin who breaks it down & explains it so so well. My first real actual ride this morning on my new bike was perfect, all shifts were beautiful & quiet. Now I'm just watching the videos for fun & future self-knowledge :)

[@georgemallory797]

I have a LOT less anxiety about figuring this out. Thanks for a CLEAR, methodical, logical, professional video. Increased my confidence level instantly. Update: I got it done. Best shifting this bike has been in a decade...it's 24 years old! Replaced rear derailleur cable, made my own housing, lubed/cleaned shifter lever, and feel like I could fix anything on my bikes now!! Thanks!

[@tuliobenavidez9952]

I understand

[@floatingvoter8618]

Calvin Jones, you are a legend. I was a newbie cyclist 3 years ago, but now have nearly 3,000 miles clocked up and two bikes. From watching your videos I have learned to service my own bike and bought lots of Park Tools along the way. I am having loads of fun and getting fit while doing it and watching your videoas along the way. Please keep up the great work Calvin and Park Tool!!

[@industryrule-4080]

I’m positive Calvin Jones could teach preschool children how to fix bikes. Such a great resource for the home mechanic.

[@Teknofobe]

The more complicated the instructions got, the easier he made them possible for me to achieve. Brilliant ✌️👍

[@geoffpoole483]

That's actually his other job.

[@JuanDelgado-ie4tq]

@@Teknofobe😅😅😅

[@something_stronger]

Adjusted my rear derailleur following this gentlemans instructions to a T and now my bike shifts perfectly. I a Huffy Rock Creek with a Shimano 18 speed. Before watching this video my bike was jumping two gears on the rear. Great job sir, wonderful job if explaining and steps were easy to follow. I made my adjustments in real time while watching this video.👍👍

[@petrub27]

who ever owns this bike is lucky to have it set up by this guy

[@casmith1247]

I have watched SO many of these it's not funny. But THIS guy is by far the best. His instruction and visuals really work. Park Tools, keep them coming.

[@chancevlogs427]

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[@jameslyons3306]

I have no idea how you could possibly make this any better. In all categories I think this is easily in the Top 10 and perhaps #1. Well done.

[@chromax3]

Thank you. Being a beginner, I attempted to replace my derailleur using a different video, but I ended up feeling completely lost. The derailleur stopped shifting properly as a result. However, your video came to the rescue and not only saved me but also taught me a lot in the process. Now my bike is perfectly shifting.

[@ChuckD59]

If ever there was a derailleur adjustment epic, this is surely it. 40 years of wrenching and I still enjoyed every minute of this. Nice tools too!

[@leexray]

THIS is the way a how-to video is made! PLEASE teach the internet how to do this for car repair, guitar lessons, washing your dog, trimming bonsai, ... Beautiful, understandable instructions, great camera work, excellent graphics on top of the shots.

[@geoffpoole483]

Bear in mind Park Tool has a larger budget than someone making videos about their particular hobby. In terms of delivering the content and clarity, this is as good as it gets. No messing around, no waffle, clear instructions throughout. I watch Park Tool videos to learn how to maintain my bikes, if I want to be entertained I'll watch a comedy video.

[@CosmoSkyz]

I watched countless videos trying to solve my issues and this is by far the best one! Explained everything perfectly and the “different scenarios” were perfect! Thank you

[@vipinbaliga7760]

Best shifting adjustment troubleshooting video ever!! Honestly it can't get better than this! No gimmicks, no tricks, no show offs. Just pure awesomeness!

[@guyberg7093]

I am a beginner on a diamondback overdrive 29.1, and words can't begin to describe how much this video helped me dial in my shifting so I feel comfortable running through the gears. Thank you so much.

[@gregcannon2167]

I've watched this video a thousand times and you can't mess up if you follow it step by step. Extremely detailed but broken down to the point that anybody could understand. Watch it everytime I go to tune up the family's bikes before a big ride and just now found myself watching it again to tune a new derailleur I just put on.

[@bobfredericks6545]

This guy is great. He knows his stuff and explains it thoroughly for dummies like me to learn. Thanks. I always buy park Tools.

[@Rrrremguy]

Abso-effin'-lutely! I have watched a lot, no I mean A LOT!!, of KZbin tutorials, but this one is the gold standard. Every video tutorial should be made like these Park Tool vids. Bravo, and (please) keep up the good work! Thank you.

[@santiagotorresperez3687]

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[@YPO6]

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[@ziblot1235]

Bob Fredericks i agree completely. He could teach just about anything.

[@flamingtarantula]

Not only does this guy have an absolutely sick moustache but, this guy does the single best instructional videos on KZbin

[@nancyvallen7580]

I could easily follow this guy. I am so happy to be out and riding my bicycle. He is awesome. Park Tool guy is my hero.

[@nihil_3380]

give him a raise @ParkTool

[@thronex4741]

Yeah give him a raise @Park Tool

[@FUG_GOOGL]

I remember when I was young I felt confident to 'fix' my bike. Let's just say by the time I was done... I had less gears than when I started 😅 Thanks to Park Tools we can now maintain our bikes. These are the best, most clear and well edited videos on the internet I guess! Thank you Park Tool!!

[@davidhilton5414]

Haha so funny. I’ve been riding for 45 years and now at 51 I finally feel comfortable fiddling with screws on the derailleur. 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

[@Durwood71]

@@davidhilton5414 51 years young here. I just finished watching this video while working on my bike, and after some trial and error, I finally got the rear derailleur adjusted almost perfectly. It'll take more fiddling to come up with a repeatable procedure, but I would not have even known where to begin without this tutorial.

[@davidhilton5414]

@@Durwood71 I concur!! I always looked at it as voodoo haha

[@MrSpruce]

Hahaha, I’m young and pretty much in the same scenario. Got a fraction of the gears I should :P

[@joer825]

Only 1 problem now, how do I know when it's time for a new bike? Used to be that once I expertly adjusted my bicycle down to a single speed, it was time to trade it in!

[@krehbein]

That barrel adjuster illustration, at 7:05, has taught me more about how the index adjusting works than I ever knew (and wondered about) my whole life. Next mystery!

[@SammyDunster]

I'm refurbing my 1985 MTB and just discovered this series. This is without a doubt the best tutorials on KZbin.

[@philkism]

I was always intimidated by adjusting my rear derailer and continued to avoid it. When the one came that it was unavoidable I was lucky enough to find this video. This video makes it so easy to do I was very surprised. It's setup perfectly to watch the video as you work on your bike. By the end of it your bike will shift flawlessly. This is a very valuable video, thanks!

[@gingerbbm]

Don’t ever remove this video.

[@davidlundmark9359]

I always come back to this video

[@khalilissa1304]

Calvin is a pro, not just in excellent knowledge of the topic but the delivery of the institution, excellent job.

[@tmtanke91]

My shifting was pretty fucked up on my bike, and when trying to fixing it by myself, I made it worse. Following this guide completely fixed my shifting, and it's now as perfect as can be. 10/10 guide

[@HaiNguyen-bl9cn]

I don't even think my bike shop did the derailleur adjustments on my bike properly. Shifting was still wonky after the spring tune up so decided to do it myself using this video and voila! Everything is super smooth and precise now. Thank you Calvin and Park Tools

[@Jef1970]

I keep coming back to these front and rear derailleur videos for a refresher before giving our bikes a service. They're concise and clear, perfect tutorials for those that want to look after essential bike maint themselves

[@seanbowen4429]

Thank you so much. I took my bike into a shop for a “tune-up” and specifically said it was shifting into the highest gear. I got it back with the same issue. Thanks to your super clear and straightforward instruction, I was able to take care of it myself. Mahalo 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@willbell9642]

Some, not all but some bike shops, I imagine car repair/maintenance as well seem to not be very helpful unless you know the exact terminology. Not only can I properly index my gears myself now but if for whatever reason I’m lazy I can go to a shop and usually within 15 minutes I’m off and running for little to no charge and it seems to me it is because I can give the exact issue. Sad that not everyone gets the same treatment. Also with a massive spike in riders because of covid I appreciate Calvin Jones and this channel even more. Cheers guys

[@HkFinn83]

Bike shops are mostly a scam

[@utharkruna1116]

I've had my dissapointment with technicians as well, better to do it myself.

[@gillythebetter]

I would rather pay someone to do this, as I don’t have room for a bike repair stand. But the repair shop failed me too. Park Tools videos to the rescue!

[@jayneryan6395]

Thank you very much for your help. I don't have any spare money to take my bike into a shop. I ride to work and the gears are all over the place jumping making it a hazard to ride. Thanks to you I have now fixed my bike. Took a while to understand but I got there thanks to you

[@Hopeusernamecanbused]

This video has convinced me to only buy park tool from now on, just to ensure they continue releasing videos like this. Thanks a million!

[@mawazoselemani614]

Keith C. ...you luckman we dont have parktool in tanzania here africa.

[@bicyclecollective1268]

eat tube

[@HighFistShin]

Thank you Calvin. It is a pleasure to watch a true professional at work.

[@Iamkaylycruz]

I've seen loads of videos on this subject and this is by far the most through and complete tutorial covering all possible scenarios. I came to realize the problem with my rear derailleur was the indexing adjustment, not the l and h screws as I initially thought. The visual aids are just excellent!!! Thank you so much!

[@hectorrios5176]

Just EXCELLENT video !!! Super helpful. The graphics added clarity to something that have been confusing for long time, and your explanation point by point was crucial. Again, Thank you very much. Keep the excellent work, and thank you for sharing this information.

[@paulusc2516]

The most comprehensive explanation of the rear derailleur I have ever seen. Thanks Park Tool and particularly Calvin for this materclass!

[@paulredmond4659]

This is the most methodical and simple explanation of how to indexing and adjusting the rear derailleur I've seen. The close-ups of what the L and H screws do is exactly what you need so you're not spinning screws randomly trying to get the shifting straightened out. That and how cable tension at one end and barrel adjustment at the other functions is what I needed to understand. Watch it a few times, and there will never be a question which adjustment needs to be made.

[@hazardmuffin]

I haven't owned a bike in probably 10 years (as a teen), knew nothing about how they even really work, recently got one secondhand that was in desperate need of some love, and thanks to this channel it's now fully operational and running smooth. Big thanks to Calvin Jones ❤

[@tuliobenavidez9952]

Ah ok I understand

[@DearSoldierGP]

@@tuliobenavidez9952 ??

[@matthewrodriguez3831]

Although I had a different set up ( Shimano DEORE M5100 11s ) on my Canyon Roadlite 5, this video helped walk me through fixing the issue [ a hard and loud popping noise ] I had. I stopped at a local bike shop on my way back from work due to the issue and was told in summary - you’ll need to buy a new cassette ( 99.00 US $ ) but we’ll only charge you ( 13.00 US $ for labor ) .. thanks but no thanks. After a quick clean and some time on THIS video with only one error having to start from the beginning again - I am back on the road!! Riding my bike to and from work is currently the only ME time a father of two has so I definitely appreciate the help this video gave me.

[@joshuavoss1387]

I have 6 kids so I don’t need to tell you how valuable it is to learn this kind of thing instead of sending 8 bikes into the shop every year for maintenance/ repairs. Just bought the park tool maintenance stand and videos like this give me plenty of confidence.

[@Cyber_Kriss]

For a little extra bit of confidence, grow the same moustache ;)

[@dant.6364]

Just imagine the amount of respect you get from neighborhood kids if you can adjust their derailleurs too. We had a neighborhood hero dad like that when I was growing up.

[@Koen030NL]

@@dant.6364 Thats recognisable, had a similar experience when i was young. My friends dad was a farmer who actually wanted to be a bike mechanic, soeverytime i went for a playdate on my bike (im from the netherlands we bike solo from a young age) all my lights were fixed and tyres were full/repaired :) good memories.

[@geoffpoole483]

With the money you're saving by doing your own maintenance you can buy another bike.

[@marktrue7794]

This guy is head and shoulders above the rest. Step by step detailed instructions, you can't miss. Any time I need some help I all ways find this guy. Thanks Man.

[@ChristianEilers]

While 16 minutes might seem excessive, this is actually the finest outlining of the process in great detail that I have ever seen - it's not rocket science, but if you are not getting super precise shifting after following these instructions, either your drivetrain is very bad / cheap or you need a DAG-2

[@johnlopez4089]

I just bought a core remover for a presta valve. The shop guy sold me a park tool remover. $12.99, I thought that was a little pricey. But the knowledge I just received from this video is priceless. Thank you park tool for these videos 👍👍

[@jeffreybarker357]

I’ve picked up a great conceptual understanding from watching other videos-some great ones done by GCN-but the animations and colors made this incredibly clear. This is DEFINITELY the first video for someone to watch to really understand how their gears work. Thanks for putting the time into the production of this one rather than just filming a mechanic doing stuff. This is great, thank you!!

[@geoffpoole483]

The video also shows us what to look out for when things are going wrong and what to do about it. Too many instruction videos regardless of subject just show what happens when everything goes exactly as it should the first time. Bike maintenance is fiddly; things seldom fall into place at the start.

[@jackglossop4859]

I've watched this video so many times I think they're going to play it at my funeral

[@theredscourge]

Only if you adjusted your derailleurs way wrong and get in an accident.

[@pablogonzalez8304]

LOL

[@jaynaforsgren4755]

Same

[@elijahtrafton3427]

Me too and I still can’t get it ...

[@jackglossop4859]

Elijah Trafton try going through the video with a pen and paper handy instead of your tools. Make notes of the most important steps. Try and get your head around cable tension first, that is quite a tricky concept: lengthening the cable housing tightens the cable, it doesn’t make natural sense to your brain. Good luck!

[@TG-uk1oo]

I just started biking and I would like to thank you for the many tutorials. This helped me appreciate the mechanics of having a bike and avoid getting conned in early upgrading my parts.

[@andybiker-hiker4343]

I've done a lot of 'wrenching' on my mountain bikes, learning it all on youtube. This video is the best derailleur adjustment + setup video, period.

[@djhatstand7312]

This is the best rear derailleur set up vid I have watched, the way you describe what your doing and why is spot on, no waffling on just clear and concise instructions that are easy to follow, the way it should be, you have gained another fan

[@jimmyle9248]

Yes yes yes!!!! Give this man a raise. Whoever put the video together should get a raise too! So helpful!

[@zbyswitta]

This video should be marked as a golden standard! I tried to set the gear for 3 hours yesterday and failed miserably following other "guides". With this one I set my gears heavenly in 0.5 hour pausing the video few times. AMAZING!

[@luisduran1467]

This man cannot be more clear about the maintenance of your derailleur and the rest of the gear bike components!! It's a genius!!!

[@h.p.734]

I. H limit Step 0: Big gear front, Small cog rear Step 1: Turn barrel adjuster clockwise (x4) Step 2: Turn H limit screw too tight (until it's audible) Step 3: Loosen H limit screw until there is no sound Step 4: Turn barrel adjuster counter-clockwise (x2) II. Indexing Step 0: Big gear front, Small cog rear Step 1: Put RD to 2nd smallest cog Step 2: Turn barrel adjuster counter-clockwise, until you hear the sound. Step 3: Then go clockwise until there is no sound Step 4: Move on to bigger cogs. If you hear sound, turn the adjuster clockwise. Then go smaller, and back to the bigger (noisy) cog Step 5: If shifting is slow, quarter-turn clockwise of barrel adjuster will help III. L limit Step 0: Small gear front, 2nd largest cog rear Step 1: Shift to largest cog rear Step 2: If there is noise, then good! If there isn't, then go back to 2nd largest and tighten L limit. (Repeat until you hear noise at largest cog) Step 3: Once largest cog is noisy, go back to 2nd largest rear cog and loosen L limit Step 4: Go back and see if it's still noisy Step 5: Repeat until largest cog is no longer noisy. (Press RD shifter to see if RD moves. It shouldn't move)

[@MsTessG]

Thank you very much for this!

[@BangTheRocksTogether]

Step 1: Copy paste into Text Edit (or whatever) Step 2: Spend threee minutes formatting Step 3: Change font to 13pt American Typewriter Step 4: Save as Rear Derailleur Adjustment Step 5: Print and post on the wall beside workstand. Now, go get the Kona and get on with it. Thank you, Chris, you have made my day.

[@RamonaJar]

@@BangTheRocksTogether Exactly what I did, great idea. Chris P, awesome walkthrough, thank you. Park tool, AWESOME VIDEO :)

[@Skandalos]

Id insert one step in chapter II: remove slack from cable

[@anthony2816]

Thanks, Chris! Now I don't have to have my laptop next to my rear derailleur.

[@cozybones4037]

Excellent vid! For anyone that might've "lost a gear" during this process, try loosening your B screw. I have 9 gears but was only getting 7 clicks from my shifer. And couldn't shift into my 1st gear at all. Even if I manually put the chain around it it would fall back into 2nd. Loosened my B screw and now it clicks into first and the derailleur sets it there just fine.

[@RobSAtlanta]

By loosening your b screw, I'm assuming you mean reducing the gap?

[@jonathanalvarado4477]

The indexing on my bicycle was way off, but after watching this video I was able to fix the problem! It was my first time adjusting that part of my bike, and his explanation was very clear and made it easy for me to adjust my rear derailleur. Major props 👏🏼👏🏼

[@mafiagamerz06]

Thanks park tool very very much I am facing gear shifting problem form 10 days I have watched all videos of adjusting derailleur but your video helped me a lot❤❤ again thank you very much

[@R_kharman]

This is the only video on the internet that fixed my derailleur

[@JoshHart97]

Out of all videos I’ve seen on this topic, this is without a doubt, the best one!

[@glenkitchens4422]

Great video............... I stopped it three times as I went through the adjustments on my bike & now it shifts like a dream................ I wouldn't have even attempted it w/o this video.

[@Kaapo73]

Thank you. Even a troubleshooter with extensive experience with the problems in heavy machinery I have avoided wasting my time for figuring out the basics in the derailleur adjustment. The answers are all here. I've seen thousands of mechanics and it's easy to see Mr. here is one of them. No BS, just rational language while showing what he's is doing and especially WHY it's done, the most important thing for those with prior knowledge! Thank you for your work, I have already supported this channel by buying Park Tools. At work we who work with machinery maintenance of expensive and delicate machinery learn early to trust German and Japanese tools (with life time warranties...),, but now I*ll put park Tools in the same category from now on (because of the mech using them) and nothing can change that..And btw., it was the videos that changed my mind about the this and I'll give them a go in my company. BR from a heavy rotating mach. pro, from Finland. I'll spread the word to the bike enthusiasts and DIY people. Maybe others when I have tested them myself.

[@benjaminerickson3939]

Production values, graphics, presentation of host, thoroughness, and pace of explanation all combine to make Park Tool videos the best. Even for something as simple as applying new handlebar tape, you will learn something that improves your bike maintenance knowledge. You know the video is good when, as you are watching, you keep thinking to yourself: "this video is excellent."

[@papamartino]

Best how to video ever!!!! All categories matched. From a pedagogical design point of view, it's a 10 out of 10. Clear explanations, reasons why certain problems arise, visual aids WHILE explaining, easy practical tricks given and referrals for extra research. A true masterpiece of a video for a very complex part of bicycle mechanics. Since these videos are the best publicity for Parktool, please don't cheap out on these guys' salaries. Not only are they promoting your product, they're providing essential knowledge (aka education).

[@erichvonmanstein6876]

Not even close

[@GorillaZillas]

This is pretty much the case. My appreciation for these videos is indeed part of the reason why I tend to pick Park Tool when I need something to work on my self converted E-Bike, though it helps that the quality of the tools speak for themselves. Would be nice if you could get one of their Beam type torque wrenches with the square socket fitting on both sides of the tool end though, because sometimes the only position you can torque the bottom bracket bolts is one you can't see the indicator face side of the torque from, would be nice if you could flip the wrench around and swap the socket onto the other side....

[@dancariaz]

I was trying to figure out how to adjust the rear derailleur via the manufacturer's manual and other youtube vids, worked on it for 7 (yes, 7) hours and it still wasn't working perfectly. I was ready to give up and just bring it to a bike shop. Then I found this video, did everything step by step and now it's working perfectly :) I really wish I would've found this video earlier, would've saved me a loooooot of time.

[@sirishokamornkul8974]

Come to Outdoors Inc.

[@tylermoore9423]

Thank you so much for this excellent instruction! I just fixed all my shifting issues by following the steps in this video, which happened to make my shifting work better than when I got it back from my local shop! Thank you so much and God Bless! 🙌

[@mikefule]

Excellent video. Assumes no previous knowledge and explains everything clearly and concisely with good visual demonstration, without being patronising. Thank you. It was so much easier in the days of 5 speed blocks and friction levers!

[@snap_drama346]

I don't understand so my chain keeps coming off when I reach top gear so I just the h limit screw but is clock wise or anti clock wise?

[@1rk1n]

this guy could walk you through building a jet turbine out of coconut husks and No Juice!!! Great Video.

[@davidkopec9442]

It is super duper awesome .

[@spotlesssamantha4917]

Dana Y Nailed it!

[@phillymathguy8142]

@Marcos 989 Then please show us what you can do, Einstein.

[@nu66ets]

So clear I could land the friggin' lunar module if he was at Mission Control. Excellent work, Park Tool.

[@kakablee]

Buying Park Tool is how we express gratitude to this channel.

[@DKH83]

This must be one of the best and logically put together video that was done by you and anyone I have seen. I finally understand and could adjust my derailleurs without looking at the video again as it is so logical. Thank you so much.

[@twintyara6330]

This video should be a national mandatory watch once a year, in all languages know to man

[@jameswaterfield6187]

I'd tinkered for the longest time to sort my gear shifts... having watched this video my bike was ready in no time at all, many thanks

[@harrymarkham503]

Legend of a guy, finally made this understandable and clear.

[@2Philthy]

This video is GOLD! Watched couple others and this was easily explained. I used to not even want to mess with my gears and this gave me confidence. One of my gears kept skipping and dropping, was very irritating and was getting tired of going to the local bike shop non-stop. I got a stand and watched this video. Hit a trail with a long climb and great descent the next day. No problems shifting on the trail. Thank you SO MUCH! I've already shared this with a few of my mountain biking buddies who were we're having similar problems. 🙏

[@zyghom]

man, your videos are all over THE BEST! almost every "home made biker" shows how to but yours are from another planet! big big thanks!!!

[@okeke4811]

I take off my hat, the best video on rear shift adjustment I've seen. "Savoir faire" masterclass. Greetings from a disciple.

[@MILNER-HOMESCHOOL]

Great video! my son and I fixed his derailleur in just a few minutes, he went from frustration to pure freedom behind the bars. Park Tools are great, these videos are absolutely the best around. Thank you!