Rad Academy Live - Rear Derailleur Adjustment 101

[@XerkoGames]

This is the kind of video all companies should have. Just got my RadCity 5 Plus and had problems with the rear derailleur. I had problems with my gear skipping and 6th gear didn't even work. Everytime I pedal the gear would jump and automatically switch gears. So I followed your guide and the bike is also more silenced. Saved me a trip to the local bikeshop too. I only wished you guys would answer the questions in the comments on this video instead of refering to customer support. Would help others reading.

[@clydesimmons1958]

This information is presented very well. I have watched this video and appropriate portions, several times over several years. I have successfully adjusted my Rad and other bikes in my collection. I am quite appreciative that Rad and the presenter have kept me from costly bike shop tune ups. Thank you Rad.

[@cjbubeck]

Excellent presentation from an obviously skilled bike maintenance guru! Much appreciated for the level of detail and clear instructions. I have viewed tons of derailleur KZbin videos, and this one puts many of them to shame. Thanks!

[@nedgetchell2004]

I agree... Very detailed and clearly explained. Better than anything else I've seen.

[@vehiclenanny]

I just got a new RadRunner Plus, and the chain skipped under a heavy load. It turned out to be the shift cable had slack, causing the chain to be in between gears. I followed the procedure shown here. Very easy to follow, and the adjustments made shifting super smooth and quiet. Thanks!

[@SMG-lz1zq]

I put a new rear tire on and it knocked out my derailleur for some reason. I was pulling my hair out trying to adjust it. After watching this and other videos, I finally figured it out and now it's perfect. Thank you for this video!

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

So glad to hear that the video was helpful! If you need any additional assistance please don't hesitate to reach out to our Product Support team. 😊

[@MrDroptineman]

Thank you David, was able to make some fine adjustments and have it shifting running better then ever...

[@micheldesy8336]

Great video. My derailleur was messed up.. So I thought. It didn't want to go into the lower year and I was trying to adjust the lower limit without success. It turns out it was the cable tension. It's shifting very smoothly now thanks to you and this video. Great support all around so far from RadRover. You gotta like this kind of service. It's what I call a customer centric company. Keep up the great work.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience! Please don't hesitate to reach out to our team if any issues arise, you can reach them via email at radpowerbikes.com/support.

[@chrismackay8314]

Thanks for sharing - appreciate the thorough explanation of all the fundamentals, and the accent.

[@bobshoe1]

Fabulous! Now please do a comprehensive training video just like this on the Rad’s mechanical disk brakes.

[@dennismaloney79]

This is a great demonstration. I would suggest that a closeup of over the shoulder view would help. I was having trouble shifting my RadCity 4 from 5th gear to 6th and 7th gears. I watched the video twice, tried to adjust, and had no luck. AFTER the 4th attempt, I set back looked carefully at the derailleur. I notice the (I don't know the proper name) brush guard was bent and preventing the derailleur from extending to the 7th gear. I CAREFULLY bent the guard and it works perfectly

[@NWLee]

Thanks to your highly instructive video I fixed my bike, that wouldn't shift into 1rst or 7th, with a hammer. The hanger was bent out and a few whacks with the special alignment tool, AKA a hammer, did the trick. Not for the faint of heart.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

If you need any additional help Lee our Product Support team is available at - radpowerbikes.com/support. We want to make sure you're taken care of!

[@NWLee]

@@RadPowerElectricBikes Thanks, I have years of experience with bikes including recumbents, some built or modified and have always done my own tune ups. So when I couldn't make this one shift right I was puzzled until the bent hanger was revealed as the culprit. I was very relieved. Thanks again

[@rbrutout58]

If you have the patience, this guy knows exactly how to maintain your RAD. Great Job!

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

We appreciate your feedback!

[@Powerstroke98]

Back for the third time, just to have my mind set correctly on setting the gears. Thanks!

[@nycbone]

Amazing video. I now have confidence when adjusting the derailleur. My Radwagon 4 had some gear shifting issues out of the box or maybe I caused issues while constructing the bike myself. Anyhow, I followed this video from front to back and found some real issues with the settings. I think I prevented a serious accident, and all the gears shift perfectly now. I couldn’t figure out where the 5mm gap was supposed to be measured as the last adjustment, but then I was assured I didn’t need to tinker with this one since the gears were working well. This video should be referred to in the manual, along with the self installation video, if it isn’t already. This is the natural next step after construction, and before you strap your kids on the back.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

We appreciate your feedback! Please don't hesitate to reach out to our team if any issues come up.

[@EnigmaticPeanut]

(new rad bike owner here, your customer service is amazing)

[@EnigmaticPeanut]

i came here because i was forced to learn about it in order to adjust my derailleur, but i find it very satisfying to learn, i'm starting to understand why some people love bike mechanic so much now.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey Rene! We appreciate your feedback. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our Product Support team if any other issues come up, you can reach them by email at radpowerbikes.com/support.

[@EnigmaticPeanut]

@@RadPowerElectricBikes I do reach out to the support team when i need it and i get quick and precise answers, but i didn't need it this time : i adjusted my derailleur and it works flawlessly now ^^ Thanks for the instructions!

[@keninvic2627]

Wow, what other eBike company is doing this kind of stuff - well done RAD, Ken, Victoria, BC (Just bought a RadRover)

[@adelaidemarie]

I’m getting ready to buy one. I’m choosing the rad runner 1.

[@edhughes1891]

I'd really like to see a close-up of the way you measure the 5mm clearance between the jockey g-wheel and the 1st gear sprocket?

[@free2hug]

Yes, please.

[@mrrobcampbell9741]

Yes please

[@susiefredman9656]

St.Louis, Missouri here. Three Rad Power Bikes in the garage! Wonderful stuff here!

[@jimboroadking2298]

St louis also, 2 Rad bikes, find anyone locally to work on them? Jim

[@benayeb9952]

Thank you for this educational info. I can verify it is still being reference by new Rad owners. I adjusted the radrunner plus I got my wife for her birthday and also my FrankinEngwe which has a different brand rear derailleur with the limiter screws facing outwards but it worked just the same as you have shown. We adjusted an old 6 speed as well. Everything runs smoothly and better yet we understand what is going on with our transmissions and how to adjust and maintain! Thanks again

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback! Stay Rad!

[@Am5lu]

Didn’t expect this to be so complicated... Consider myself to be a pretty handy guy but this is a bit too much for me to handle. Thanks for the vid but will definitely bring my Rad into a bike shop for this type of work

[@chrisdubose6041]

Plan on getting the rad plus shortly. I am currently using a recumbent trike. After watching all the videos on adjusting and what to check on multi-speed bicycles and trikes yours is the first I have found that breaks down the individual components and explains them to the point of what they are supposed to do and what to look for even before starting adjustments. Thank you very much. Will you be doing videos on brakes and the electrical system? Chris in Meadville PA

[@dtowner4]

Thank-you David. Great how to advice. We managed to fix our gear which was jumping from 7 to 5.

[@craigclark6570]

Very informative and well presented. I'll get to work on smoothing out my 4th to 5th gear shifts.

[@alanphillips266]

Very well done, David! Thank you.

[@lc9734]

I do like how you and Fritz made the videos. Very educational!

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Thanks for the support!

[@markgordonwolf2705]

Very informative and LIBERATING--being able to adjust the rear derailleur myself. But you need some rudimentary lighting ,especially for the close-ups on the gears so we can really see what David is doing. Thanks!

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Thank you for the feedback! We are always looking to improve. 🙂 Glad you were able to tune in and found it helpful.

[@BeckyJDesigns007]

Thank you, David. I had the same problem as Dennis Maloney did with the derailleur guard bent every so slightly wheelward, preventing the derailleur from reaching the highest gear (7). I suspect it had been pushed in during its somewhat tough transcontinental transit to my home. You might wish to amend the video to verify the guard is not striking the derailleur body as a first step...

[@Joehickey52]

Great class, thank you so much!

[@maghinay299]

Aloha This Is B Rad It’s a beautiful sunny day In a Smokey Seattle We love love love our Rad Bikes Aloha and Mahalo

[@theeasternfront6436]

I could not get my derailer to stay in sixth gear following this guys direction. Finally figured out that if I back the cable barrel out a couple of turns, then tension/set the cable it would give me the adjustment I needed to get that sixth gear to catch and stay in gear.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey hey! If you have any additional questions our in-house Product Support team is available at - radpowerbikes.com/support. 😊

[@jdetar5304]

I never heard about the thing to not pedal backwards. Makes sense!

[@Altema22]

Rad Power Bikes - Good class, and my apologies for helping out too much with the chat questions doing the live stream. I love people and am rather addicted to helping, so I promise to be more laid back next time. For the person who had derailleur issues after replacing the back wheel; I did not mention checking wheel position or dropout damage because I would have already ruled those out, so I'm glad you covered that aspect.

[@nyldn]

This video is clear as mud. Close ups are needed.

[@benjamindbarr]

I was really hopeful for a min that I could repair the bike myself after it came messed up in the box but I was foiled at min 22... I guess I to see that exceptional customer service in action

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey Benjamin! So sorry to hear about that. Thanks for taking the time to go through the youtube video as well. It looks like you've got an appointment with our Seattle service center. We want to get you riding soon!

[@dtkaff]

This is a great video, but it would be even better if we could have a close up of the different adjustment screws. I attempted to make some adjustments, only realizing afterwards that I had been adjusting the wrong one.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey David! Thank you so much for this insightful feedback! We'll pass this along to the crew. If you have any additional questions please don't hesitate to reach out to our Product Support team at - [e-mail] 🙌

[@tomneilson5208]

I watched the video several times and finally realized why the lowest gear was not working or smallest sprocket was not engaging no matter how I adjusted the derailleur the protection bar was getting in the way! Geez! whew!

[@lizardluvsvt]

Just watched and will be trying the adjustments for better gear changing. 2 questions: 1- with no bike stand is there another recommendation to get the bike up off the tire so I can turn the pedals and wheel (rather than having to wait for my husband to get home and list the bike up)? 2-will adjusting my gear using the derailleur tips fix the fact that my gear changer does not make audible sounds nor seem to hold the selection when choosing easier gears?

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey Beth! These are great questions for our Product Support team! You can reach them at - radpowerbikes.com/support.

[@aircommuter]

I think you need a closeup or a diagram showing exactly where to take the final 6mm measurement.

[@MARK-gg5iv]

Great Video very helpful Thanks

[@skinny8019]

this is a great video...very helpful...good job guys..

[@standtall7646]

You mentioned putting into 7th gear. But, your chain was on the 6th sprocket.UPDATE: Okay. At about 22:35 he addresses that :)

[@Hoggdoc1946]

Excellant video very easy to follow.

[@jgpinc]

My RAD Mini in a lower gear made a crunchy noise and the chain is not on the sprocket but in between it. This happened first time I rode the bike from the factory. Looks to me like the chain is installed too loose and just needs tightened up. Bike works fine if you don't peddle.

[@jragadio]

What bike repair stand are you using in the video?

[@s.b.1713]

Not sure if this will be answered, but on my fat bike I fell over on the drivetrain side (clipped in...), right afterwards I noticed it would jump or as I sound it...tik, tik, tik on the 2nd and 3rd lower gearset. I attempted to adjust it but these systems are a mystery to me. I took it in and the bike shop 'adjusted' it but I found during a ride it was doing the same thing, but under load. What perhaps did they miss or not do?

[@galgold1272]

I want to receive LADER Rover 5 in Korea, but I'm thinking about it everyday. How can I get a bike in Korea? If there's a good way, it'd be really nice. If I can get it in Korea, I'll use it all for a long time without any problems. Thank you, David Smith. Thank you!

[@toddfeltner1528]

Can you say what the repair rack is that you used please?

[@skinny8019]

the best bike tools and stands come from park tool.

[@jonathanhaynes9950]

Excellent stuff.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Thank you for the positive feedback! We appreciate it 😎

[@danielbooker9107]

Great class David. Ty! I just received my brand new RAD MINI and right out of the box, when peddling, in any gear, after a few pedals, there is a loud clunk coming from the rear derailleur. The shifting is fine. What could issue be?

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey Daniel! Apologies for the delay in response! If you're still hearing this noise, or something else has come up, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Product Support team for assistance - [e-mail] Thanks for being a part of the Rad crew! 😎

[@karendavies9430]

How do you make brake adjustments to make the brake lever half way to the handle bars?

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey Karen! Apologies for the delayed response! If you still have this question, or any additional comes have popped up, please feel free to reach out to our Product Support team at - [e-mail]

[@Johnny_Cass]

Great video thanks

[@hokieinidaho]

Awesome video - very well detailed!

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Thanks so much for the feedback! Let us know if you have any additional questions!

[@adelaidemarie]

Hi David Smith. Did it only take two videos to teach at this academy? I’ve already watch the first one which’s great and I’m I process of this one but I’m pretty sure I’d like to know more about the tires. I’m glad to be learning about the drive, thankyou for sharing.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Thanks for taking the time to watch! If you have any additional questions, or have components you're interested in learning more about, please don't hesitate to let us know!

[@adelaidemarie]

@@RadPowerElectricBikes absolutely

[@davishall3]

I needed to move my RAD Mini derailleur handle, but the screw was too tight. I've stripped it. And the screw head is rounded -- can't grab it with a pairs of pliers. What size replacement do I need? FYI: Good video.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hi Davis! Our Product Support team can help you out with this. They can be reached at [phone] ext. 2 or at radpowerbikes.com/support, and they'll take care of you!

[@latman1]

Is there anything else that could cause popping when in 7th Gear other than testing indexing and the limit screws? I've tested everything out and it works fine on the bike stand, but as soon as I apply pedal pressure when the bike is on the ground I get intermitent popping and I can't tell if it's skipping over the gear?🤔

[@terrynelson2385]

Please good lighting and get the cameras in really close. This derailleur class was good but could have been much better with close up video shots. Can't do what you can't see!!

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Thank you for the suggestion! We will keep this in mind for making better content in the future! 😎

[@phassy1]

Have you got a video for the radrunner 1 as I am in great need for a bolt which attaches the rear drop out hanger to the bike thanks the one I have or did have is no longer viable and I am having great trouble in sourcing a new one , it should be sold with the drop out hanger but it is not

[@tammyvincent5142]

Works just like it's supposed to 😊

[@gaetanallard6931]

what a great video, very impressive and informative ;0))

[@Quaki]

I tried myself after i took out the rear wheel but it's not so easy. I had to take my Rhino to a local bike shop. They finetuned my derailleur and adjusted both brakes. I took less than a half hour and i paid 20€. Some things are better done by a good mechanic, especially if it concerns your own safety and that from others...

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Great call! We always recommend having your work inspected by a professional bike mechanic to make sure you have a safe Rad Ride!

[@raczyk]

For the rad chains, are there any rubber o-ring seals like on a motorcycle chain? Just trying to figure out which degreaser to buy, and if I should be concerned about rubber chain seals.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey Razz, no our bike chains are the same as traditional pedal bikes. You do not need to buy a chain cleaner that is specific to ebikes.

[@raywong5454]

Hi I'm with Ed want to see a close up of B JOCKEY WHEEL ADJUSTMENT.. PLEASE??

[@pamelasauers787]

I just received my step thru mini 2 and am having problems with 5th & 6th gear, so I watched the video and the first thing you mentioned was the drop out hanger being bent, mine is it is bent in towards the rear wheel. Is there any place in western Pennsylvania you can recommend me to take my bike to correct this problem? Also will it be covered under the warranty?

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hi Pamela, thanks for reaching out! We're sorry to hear about this issue. Our Product Support team can help you locate a bike shop to complete the adjustment you need. They can also determine if this service will be covered by your bike's warranty. Give us a call at [phone] ext. 2 or reach out at radpowerbikes.com/support and they'll take care of you.

[@frank06011]

Thanks so much for this video.

[@jamesrobinson4769]

How I clean my sprkit

[@ejonesss]

you could just remove the battery that is a guaranteed way to not have the bike turn on. switches can be set wrong or fail or be defective so the battery may not be off. also removing rings is to prevent shorts with any wires if you are working on the electrical mostly if you are building a battery. if the derailleur hanger is one of the many standard hangers you can replace the hanger i think where the bike mechanic is needed is to straighten a bent hanger for the bike its self most bike shops can help there the only things that would be rad specific would be the electrics and any custom designed parts?

[@toddpatrick2746]

Thank you so much very well done

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@charmik741]

Are there any adjustments to the shift lever that we can do, mine is very stiff when pushing the lever into the last two gears.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey hey! Thanks so much for reaching out! This is a good question for our Product Support team. You can reach them via email at - [e-mail] 🙂

[@DrEagleTalon]

720p in 2021? From a large company? Most are doing 4k now but at least 1080p. Or maybe I’m missing something since it was live streamed. Edit: to say I still love the company and content though.

[@standtall7646]

Adjusting the "B" limit screw at 5mm: I CANNOT SEE what you are doing or WHERE you are measuring. Please, help. THX By the way: No matter how I have adjusted this, it will NOT run silent like your video. I tried back and forth many times and not that silent.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey Robert! Thank you for this feedback! If you have any additional questions please don't hesitate to reach out to our Product Support team for assistance at - radpowerbikes.com/support.

[@justicecenter]

I am currently waiting on a Rad Rover ST and Rad Mini ST. My question is should the barrel adjusters at the derailed and at the shift indicator be turned all the way in before setting cable set screw.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey hey! Sorry about the delay! If you still have this question, or another has come up, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Product Support team for assistance at - [e-mail]. 🙂

[@mxer254]

great video!

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Thanks for the feedback! 🙌

[@crescencioangel4692]

I replaced the back tire and now is dificul to me to mount the chain on.

[@lincoln169]

I notice you have a Bafang hub motor but, the bikes aren't normally built with this hub motor. Why is that so? If, I may ask.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey hey! If you have any technical questions about our motor feel free to get in touch with the Product Support team at - radpowerbikes.com/support.

[@jasonhorst9154]

Gears 5 and 6 slip and 7 disengages completely. All when using pedal assist. Received ebike last week.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey Jason! Please don't hesitate to reach out to our Product Support team for assistance at - radpowerbikes.com/support.

[@ВероникаРоманенко-х6ь]

how did you do it can you share with me , thank you

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey there! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Product Support team for assistance - [e-mail]

[@xmateinc]

I used to hate rad rovers, still not the biggest fan, but as online ebikes go for under 2k, they seem to atleast be a good company.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Thanks for the feedback!! 😎

[@tomobrien1814]

Where can I get one of those shirts?

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey Tom! You can check them out here - www.radpowerbikes.com/collections/merch/products/rad-power-bikes-company-shirt 😄

[@tomobrien1814]

@@RadPowerElectricBikes Size L Currently out of stock. ) 8

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

We're working on getting them back in stock, Tom! Feel free to sign up for the out-of-stock notifications on the website so you're in the loop when they return. 👏

[@garyduncan4501]

I have two rad minis, they shift fine but both of them clunk when going from coasting to pedaling. They have done this from the time they came out of the box. This is very irritating. When the bikes are sitting still you can back the pedal and then move it forward and it will clunk every time.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey Gary! Thanks so much for this feedback! So sorry to hear about that. That sounds like a good question to bring up with our Product Support team! You reach out to them at your convenience via email at - radpowerbikes.com/support.

[@dennettnetterville4497]

Our two new Rad Mini ST2s do exactly the same. The Rad's freewheel design needs to provide more internal cushioning to smooth the transition from coasting to pedaling.

[@BillySBC]

Thinking to yourself "Hey I've been working on cars for years, I can can certainly adjust a bicycle derailleur...". Wrong.

[@jeongsoo14]

david smith good korea~~~

[@tettazwo9865]

It would be so nice if the tools weren't the cheapest possible quality!

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey Tetta! Thanks for the feedback. We're continually looking to improve the experience, and we will pass this along to the team! If you need any additional help with the assembly process feel free to reach out to our Product Support team at - radpowerbikes.com/support.

[@sobebikes3225]

This dude is awesome. But I need an American version cuz I can't really understand what's he's saying half the time... Sorry David but I really needed help this is just too much for me to understand

[@1010vman]

“Like a guitar string.” Which one?

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey Alexander! It sounds like you've already got everything working, but if you need additional assistance, please reach out to our Product Support team at - radpowerbikes.com/support. 😎

[@paulie12345ish]

My bike would not stay in pos one or two out of box

[@markballenger513]

power assit chain wont fall off as easy

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

If you need any additional assistance, feel free to reach out to our Product Support team at - radpowerbikes.com/support.

[@binhonglin4200]

Why such low res...

[@platoscavealum902]

👍

[@Ana2398]

I wish they could have invested in a better microphone. Sound quality is quiet poor

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Hey Ana! Thank you so much for the feedback! We will pass this along to the team. If you have any additional questions please don't hesitate to reach out to our Product Support team at - radpowerbikes.com/support.

[@rockrobful]

Wonderful but you need to use white gloves.

[@adelaidemarie]

Thank God for clever people, would not want the original way of changing gears.

[@Richdrakos9519]

Sami Zayn???

[@filomeno853]

60 year old rides again!

[@miguellucas6943]

25:30

[@miguellucas6943]

31:10

[@flyingfree3422]

I could listen to his Irish accent talk about bike mechanics for h.o.u.r.s. :-)

[@sepiareverb8152]

Well I've only managed to make mine worse.

[@RadPowerElectricBikes]

Oh no! Please contact our product support team to help you out [e-mail] 800.939.0310 ext 2

[@sequoiasemperviren3163]

55 minutes to explain how to adjust a rear derailleur?

[@bobo42024]

Awesome video. Only wish you guys would reply to your emails.

[@BillBadMule123]

🥰😍🤩🥳❤💢💥💫