How to adjust your rear derailleur on a mountain bike

[@rgmtb]

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[@josetapia6101]

Finally, an easy explanation to understand this problem, without useless technicality. Thank you very much.

[@rgmtb]

You are welcome!

[@sarahatherton1201]

I've been determined to learn how to tune up my own bike, but got lost at this point. This video was SO helpful. I no longer have to wait 2-3 weeks to ride again while my bike is in the shop + I get to save some money! Super clear descriptions, showing how to break it and fix it was insanely helpful. Great audio, camera angles. All in all, you're putting out something that really is high quality. Thank you!! You'll be my first stop when I get stuck again.

[@mehrdadmithra9591]

Underrated chanel. With milions bikes out there there should be milions subs to this chanel. thak you teaching this subject. Even not an active biker nowadays, i subscribed now.

[@johnfrailey704]

Really like how you started with how there are (3) adjustments and made it simpler than I have ever heard it explained before. Once you understand that concept, the rest is pretty common sense. Nice coverage

[@vjohnsonjr77]

Very good at breaking it down. I'm gonna get my son's bike working and shifting in no time. Thank you!

[@rabbidelrosario4628]

oh my gosh, i almost spend 2 days looking from youtube how to adjust RD and i found this. No more talking, just straight to the point

[@isac.2h]

What about park tool?

[@cruz4449]

I’m installing the rear derailleur and out of every KZbin videos they’re this one helped the most it was clearly and simple with easy to understand instructions on how to adjust it thank you a lot.

[@The305sammy]

I never thought I’d understand the”rear derailleur” just the name of the contraption disoriented me. But you did it ,thank you!This video saved me money and that means a lot right now man thanks again

[@WombatPage]

This process has always seemed really complex and just a little scary. You made this seem easy. Nice work, I reckon I could do this now. Love this series.

[@NelsonRiollano]

I've watched several other videos and simply could not get it right when I did it myself. I liked your approach and now I can adjust my derailleur. Thank you.

[@TOKUNBOFOLARIN]

Being new to cycling, this particular tutorial gave me an intuitive, uncomplicated step by step guide, for me to surprisingly discover I needed to make adjustments to my newly acquired bike which I managed to fulfill thanks to your video demo... Many thanks again👍

[@EricRybarczyk]

Very clear and helpful explanation, really the best I've seen for someone learning. Going through the steps to show what bad adjustment looks & sounds like, and then showing AND explaining how to fix it was excellent.

[@andrewglaum1087]

This is by far the best video I've seen on adjusting a derailleur! The "breaking" part made it so much easier to understand. Many thanks to you, my MTB gears are now purring like a kitten.

[@rgmtb]

Awesome, thank you!

[@richardgarcia9943]

Gene you took out the fear of failing to even start learning to making me excited to learn more about my bike. You truly place your viewers at ease to learn. I'm hungry to see all your instruction videos. Thank you.

[@garycaballero3884]

Finally! A very straight forward video that explains how to fix the rear derailleur thank you sir !

[@rgmtb]

My pleasure!

[@g.n.6471]

Why doesn't this video have a billion views? Best one on the internet. Clear and simple. Thank you.

[@betivifarafrontiere409]

The best explanation from the entire youtube. Everyone wants to look smart and makes it so complicated but in the end can be so easy explained by the right person.

[@rgmtb]

Thank you!

[@Reid-yy5nw]

AT LAST! I finally got the hang of adjusting derailleurs. BEST how to video EVER! Dumb me for taking forever to learn, and making IT HARDER than it needs to be! THANKS guy!

[@Uprighthealth]

Extremely helpful! Thanks for showing how to break AND fix. Great camera angles and audio too!

[@willardshimel7099]

Finally someone who speaks plain English.Thanks so much.

[@OgiBear59]

Mate.......................... I watched a number of video's on how to do this until I found yours. Yours was the only one that explained how to do and explained why. Thank you my gears now work.

[@christopherliston2349]

Out of all the detailure adjustment video's on tube this is the best one. It explains everything, show's everything without a hand in the way. Very helpful. Got my new detailure setup perfect. Thanks

[@BimmerDudeXi]

Gene, thank you for posting this video. Out of all the videos I seen online on how to set up a RD, yours by far was the most simplest to comprehend. Prior to this I had no idea what the B tension screw was for and now I do. Great video...

[@beebester4106]

I've battled with out of tune derailers for years until finally I've been shown the right way, wow thank you! Explaining from the start that you can only adjust those two sprockets is what clarified it all for me. Can't ell you how happy this has made me.

[@rgmtb]

Glad it helped!

[@OldManFatBike]

Well done, breaking it and fixing it was extremely helpful! I'm actually confidant I can make this adjustment myself now! All the other video's on this particular subject just confused me!! I was afraid to mess with the real derailleur because I thought I would make things worse!!!

[@rgmtb]

Jens Jacobs Very happy you found this useful!

[@rickmartin976]

What's up Old Man! Just seen you have a new video. Bout to watch it now.

[@mohanherle]

One of the best videos of the rear derailleur adjustments, easy to understand and more importantly even novice users like me are able to fix read derailleur confidently after watching this video. Thanks a TON.

[@lorenskiroque7435]

Eureka!! I’ve watched a lot of videos on this topic AND this is by far the simplest, most understandable, and direct to the point instructions!! Highly recommended! All I need now is a repair stand. More power and good luck.

[@accesstv]

The best instructions I've seen for adjusting the rear derailer.Thumbs up!

[@zatt1968]

You have no idea the amount of time I've been trying to learn this, I regularly maintain mine and other bikes, but indexing. That scared me. I had watched so many videos, but this one went in and I finally t it. Thank you so much

[@mtaur100]

Regular Guy Mountain Biking: You simplified that nicely. Just what I needed. Thanks. Keep posting.

[@daydreamer1246]

Thank you very much for your time to prepare for this tutorial. For me, this is one of the best explained vids of how to adjust the rear derailleur with many details.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

As simple as this looks (conceptually), making the proper adjustment is pretty complicated for a newbie. And I've watched number of KZbin videos , but by far this the best demonstration and explanation. Great video and I'm a new subscriber now.

[@munga1302]

I was fighting to adjust my gears but thank god this video helps me a lot to understand how to set up my derraileur, his explanation was clear and simple

[@rgmtb]

Glad it helped!

[@timlee9913]

This is the most valuable video i ever come across. I just like the way you explained slow and thoroughly. Thank you for doing the video.

[@josephlydon5105]

Thanks! The other videos start from the small gear and never tell you how to get there. Thank you for explaining the screws first. I did it!

[@rgmtb]

Joseph Lydon Very cool dude! I’m happy this video was helpful

[@stewartwilliams6467]

Best video I've found for adjusting rear derailleur on this type of gear. Well done!

[@rgmtb]

Thanks 👍

[@uggles2307]

Very well explained. I looked at a lot of videos before I found this one. I need to go no farther now. This one explained the whole concept for me. Thank you!

[@BarrioArchitect]

THis is a very nice bike channel wonder why it does not get more views keep it up sir, much love from the philipines

[@craigtela5238]

life saver, its been ages since ive worked on a bike let alone a bike with gears. BMX background but dabbled in MTBs. Here I am almost 40 and now decided to get a MTB and do a little light shredding. SOOOO with that wanted to update my components since i blew some of the stock ones up. Anyways, wow yeah makes sense and very well done. I love how you show how when its screwed up, seriously helps a ton. Awesome demo, thank you !

[@rgmtb]

So glad it has helped you!

[@phildavies16]

I have been watching many videos trying to adjust my bike. This video finally gave me what I needed. Thanks

[@rgmtb]

Excellent to hear!!

[@jimigrarz7391]

I finally managed to adjust the rear derailleur correctly. Definitely thanks to your instructions which are understandable, clear, efficient, logical and illustrative. MANY THANKS.

[@thisfall5227]

This is the best video on rear derailleur adjusting on KZbin.

[@rgmtb]

Thank you!

[@KeyboardThumper]

Excellent explanation, showing great empathy for the clueless ones like me. Congrats on a great vid and a clear manner of showing us what's what.

[@belindaklein467]

Excellent i replaced my right shimano combi brake shifter in no time ,was delaying the repair till i came across this film made it so simple and clear thanks

[@RGCastro7]

I'd been putting off watching this video because my derailleur has been working with no issues. Today it played from my Watch Later Playlist, and it was very informative! You did a great job showing what each adjustment screw does, how it works, and how to set it correctly. I think you also made a great point by showing how (with care) it won't be a problem to go through a trial and error phase. Awesome job, Gene!

[@Getoutside2day]

Very thorough on your tutorial for the rear Derailleur adjustment! Good audio and video quality. No complaints, you got 100% 🤙🏻🙌

[@jasoncasto3621]

Nicely done. Perfect for beginners. Explanations great. The best was ‘breaking it’ by over adjusting and then fixing it.

[@JeffRElliott]

Still great in 2021. Great video and a perfect explanation helped me get the high gear working after an accident. Thanks!

[@parman3942]

Just installed a new shifter and rear derailleur, piece of cake with your directions. Thanks!

[@jandeiification]

From the Philippines! You explained it very well I got it in the first go! More success to your channel!

[@mdbuschsr]

Thanks for that. I just bought my first bike in 35 years. Riding last night and shifted it right past the lowest gear (biggest ring). Now I can adjust it.

[@Martydogable]

Best video I have found yet on the adjustments…. Thank you…following day I did all the adjustments and went fantastic thanks mate 😀

[@IsmaelEmilio2010]

I was about to give up trying to adjust my bike until I found your video, easy to follow and clear instructions. Thank you

[@rgmtb]

Excellent! So glad I could help out here 👍

[@da7heaven]

by far the best video that I've found on this topic! So clear, easy to understand!

[@rotek169]

Best derailleur adjustment video I have seen. I have struggled with all the other tutorials but this one is one step above. I finally learned to tune my derailleur thanks to you. Liked and subscribed.

[@josephsomers894]

Much easier to understand then some of the others on KZbin on how to tune your derailleur thank you very much

[@rgmtb]

Thank you for this!

[@Nick-sk1qp]

Thanks for the best simplified explanation of how to adjust a derailleur, well done!

[@ralphpannone3391]

Very good video. I have watched several and wasn't very confident I could do this. Your video was easy to understand and not as overly complicated and confusing as the other videos. Thank you for posting!!!

[@randy3416]

Thank you so much for your video. I just bought a new derailer for the rear and with your video I don’t think I will have any problems replacing the rear derailer.

[@Jim_Allocco]

Awesome video for those of us who have never done it before. Step by step approach was perfect!!!

[@rickreid5896]

This is the first video I've watched that started with removing the derailleur cable and as soon as I did that I saw what the problem was. Thanks

[@grudzien9784]

Hey bud I really enjoyed your video :) I love that it’s not scripted and you’re just a guy trying to help your fellow mountain bikers. And as for the info SO HELPFUL , this stuff gets very confusing when ure new to it

[@randomthings3212]

this series is ground down to the point and explained perfectly I learned so many new things about bikes I’m starting my own build

[@rgmtb]

Love it!

[@HeIsAbsoluteTruth]

You might be a "regular guy", but this video was more helpful than any of the pro videos I saw by the major channels. Thanks for explaining some new things!

[@rgmtb]

Wow, talk about a wonderful compliment 👍 Thank you very much 🙏

[@michaelthorpe4389]

Actually your explanation was one of the best I've seen. Thank you. I am a small bike shop owner and my master technician died suddenly in April and I've decided to retrain starting from scratch .

[@rgmtb]

Wow, I never thought this video would help like it has for you. Sad story so I'm glad I could help. All the best my friend!

[@chrisstella6805]

Great video Gene. I was about to give up until I found your clip. You did an awesome job of keeping it simple. Huge help. Thanks again!

[@rgmtb]

I'm very glad this video helped you out!

[@JT-vt5kk]

Thanks, super helpful. Knew exactly what to do, fixed the derailing chain immediately. Best use of KZbin possible!

[@rgmtb]

Glad it helped!

[@willienillie6337]

Holly shit no one explains it the way you do. I watched three others Xperts, I still can figure out why my gear was jumping and my tension at the handle bar was all the way in. Adjusted the limit screws etc. etc. I did exactly what you said from beginning to end, my shifting is smoother than the day I bought the bike from the shop. I even took the bike back after a month and ask about the shifting not smooth, the so call tech.. turn the barrel adjuster but still didn’t fix the issue entirely. This isn’t a cheap bike either. Those guys at WHEEL AND SPROCKET ALL NEED TO WATCH YOUR VIDEO!! Subscribed!!

[@krissimon2502]

Wow finally someone explaining it so I can actually understand what's going on. Thanks

[@rgmtb]

Really glad it help out ;-)

[@noctis8596]

This was the video I needed I think. I’m new to bikes and everything was rusted so we replaced the breaks and the shifter and the grips since they were worn but haven’t been able to fix the derailleur

[@chinmaykulkarni9621]

The best tutorial on the derailleur adjustments. minute things like the mention of clicking sound while adjusting screws makes it even more easier for beginners like me

[@rgmtb]

So glad this helped you!

[@tay16st]

Your the best teacher,you made it very simple to understand👍☺️

[@lucasphelps7868]

this helped me understand the rear derailer n shifter marriage quite well thanx i got whole new set up coming for my bike

[@paulmcdaniel9487]

That is just a super video, and this gentleman communicates very well. I'm a new mountain biker, and although I'm very handy with lots of things, did not yet understand how gears can be adjusted. My Shimano adjustment screws don't look exactly like this, but they are pretty close to this. Now I've got something to sink my teeth into. Keep up the good work!

[@rgmtb]

Thanks so much!

[@thecornedog]

This is the best explanation for this I’ve run across! As a noob, I thank you!

[@rgmtb]

So happy to help my friend! Hey, if there is anything else you would like to learn about please send me an email! Your ideas and support are both so valuable to the channel. Thank you! [e-mail]

[@prpredatorz310]

Thank You! My kids bike has a crap derailleur and I was having a horrible time, other videos were not explaining the purpose of the screws well enough so I couldn't make the correlation between what I was seeing and what they were doing on higher end bikes. Great explanation and now I can perfectly align his gears without throwing the chain as well as a slew of curse words!

[@nocheesable2345]

Those crap derailleur is are the main problem

[@prpredatorz310]

@@nocheesable2345 Yes, but when you need to buy a new bike every year that gets used for 4 months, you don't typically spend good money on a higher end bike.

[@brianweiss4351]

The adjust at the handlebars worked for me. Great tip!

[@joshuastayton7974]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. Great camera work and nice stage presence.

[@paoxley]

I watched so many videos to adjust my derailleur but this is the only one that made sense - thank you - you should be a teacher!

[@rgmtb]

So glad it helped! Both my mom and sister are extremely good teachers. I guess I picked up a few things hahaha!

[@heliospuppy257]

Nice straightforward adjustment guide--Thanks!

[@Kevin-ze7lw]

Easily the best video training available for a novice bike mechanic. Great job.

[@lauriecooper8194]

A very easy to understand explanation of the topic & your video has helped me a lot, thank you very much.

[@mikereynoldsguitar502]

excellent subbed im actually trying to learn this on my bike now gears are what most people find very intimidating but broken down ands simplified like this clears all that up nice job!!

[@rgmtb]

Excellent!!!!

[@RajKumarYadav-hd7xh]

Thanks, you briefed so nicely practically while doing it over the bike. Now I can do it myself. Was struggling and confusing over indexing. Great sir 👍

[@rgmtb]

Glad I could help

[@oquefizhoje]

Congratulations. Very well. I understood it perfectly. I pay attention to the chain noises when H screw limit is not adjusted. Now i get it.

[@williamglenn9885]

Thanks. I was able to adjust my rear derailer to hit all gears up and down fine. Only problem is that last biggest gear. You didn't mention which screw to adjust. So, I went as far up as I could on the shifter, and adjusted another screw next to the first one you mentioned and it jumped up.

[@lukejarvis7282]

Awesome video, my rear derailleur took a knock during a ride and through it out, video was brilliant to help re-tune it and get it back to smooth shifting 🤙

[@rgmtb]

Glad this video help! Dang dude, I'm seriously gonna have to start making more of these videos HAHAHA!

[@lukejarvis7282]

@@rgmtb think you should bud, might be on to something 👍

[@jessicahaydahlrichardson7951]

Best video and explanation on the high and low screw I have watched yet. Thank you!!

[@ianrice1778]

The way you worded some things made it click in my brain. I understood a little about the barrel adjuster but not the rest. Now I understand how the rear derailleur works! Thank you! I've watched plenty of these videos n cuz of the way you said it was just right. 👍👍👍👍

[@rajeshghodekar381]

Great helpful video I saw all other videos from others but confusing to adjust rear deler Thanks sir

[@richardfabrizio8998]

You did a very good layman’s style adjustment. Easy to understand and down to earth simple version. Thanks for the effort.

[@rgmtb]

richard fabrizio Very glad you enjoyed this. I really wanted to help people understand this topic.

[@ronnietan516]

Very clear instructions and easily understood. I got my foldie's Shimano adjusted precisely. Thank you.

[@yon6943]

Wonderful how you take your time to enplane how to set a derailleur - THANK YOU - VERY GOOD

[@victorvillarongoarce674]

Good tips on how to adjust the limiting screws thank you very much!

[@rgmtb]

My pleasure!

[@sandrosantilli2794]

Thank you indeed, perfect way to show how a derailleur works

[@rgmtb]

Great to hear!

[@stephenrowan2443]

Great Video - best gear adjustment explanation I've ever seen. Many Thanks

[@onlyspicekitty]

will be Attempting this adjustment, but your explanation helped me understand it easier

[@kylestreeter5068]

That’s for making this video it really helped me understand how a de railed works please make more videos about adjusting and other things to fix bikes

[@rgmtb]

You got it!

[@dwheisner]

I watched another video and it stunk. I then watched yours and it was so simple when I followed your instructions. You use simple terms and don’t have to be a bike expert to understand it. When I did it the way you described, it worked perfectly! Thank you for doing such a great job!