How To Tune Bike Gears The Easy Way - Adjust Your Rear Derailleur Like A Pro
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Күн бұрынTuning the gears on a mountain bike can be a struggle! In this video I walk You & April through the process of tuning a rear derailleur the easy way!
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00:00 - 0:57 Intro, Overview & Tools Needed
0:57 - 2:38 Step 1 & Alignment
2:38 - 3:18 B tension Screw
3:18 - 4:04 H limit Screw
4:04 - 5:55 Adjusting Cable Tension
5:55 - 7:26 L limit screw
7:26 - 7:55 Fine Tuning
7:55 - 8:40 Congrats!!
8:40 - 9:00 Parting Message, Performance Bike
9:00 - 9:35 Blooper
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Everyone! We had a bunch of people asking for a little more in depth info about b tension so I threw together a little video this morning that will hopefully clear up some confusion on my personal channel :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iq1zgJV1udnTqp8.html
@zaheerahmed5851 3 жыл бұрын
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@kadhir12 3 жыл бұрын
Damn this is the best tutorial I’ve watched! Every other just explains theory and barely goes in-depth on the how. More videos like this please!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it helped!!
@mattiass.nielsen506 3 жыл бұрын
Totally agreed! It's lovely to see someone who not a pro fixing the gear with help.
@Funexpected 3 жыл бұрын
Try this one kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i9GKq7N6v5fSl40.html
@linkinparkdrift 3 жыл бұрын
For beginners, it's often confusing trying to remember which way to turn the barrel adjuster. A good way to imagine it is, spinning it to the right moves the derailleur to the right; while spinning it to the left moves the derailleur to the left. Great video.
@lokmtb8503 3 жыл бұрын
That's a really good way to describe it to beginners. I think the only problem lies with the fact that left or right is relative to the top or bottom of the barrel adjuster. I like to conceptualize what barrel adjuster is actually doing. The barrel adjuster is like a screw so by turning it ccw you're backing it out which tightens the cable and moves the derailleur to the left.
@GroundCRow 3 жыл бұрын
This is way too late, but I remember the right direction by turning the adjuster down (by guiding your thumb downwards along the adjuster) the chain is moving down towards the smaller cogs more easily. Same for going up... No left - right confusion, no confusion what the small or easy gear should be.
@johnbrinsmead3316 3 жыл бұрын
Not always easy for old timers either. Thanks for the tip.
@BlueKnows 2 жыл бұрын
@@GroundCRow then that one would depend on what hand you use to adjust it. Also what side you come in at to make the adjustment
@michaljambor7772 2 жыл бұрын
*Spinning it to the right" from what perspective, damned??
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
This was our first go at a tech video! Let us know if you liked it or if you have any suggestions, we have a bunch more ideas for ones to do throughout the winter if you guys do enjoy this one :)
@helloitsdawn 3 жыл бұрын
Fun vid. I love working on my bike, so more like this will be welcome.
@ononewheel7 3 жыл бұрын
Great video guys keep it up and more tech stuff like this is great content how about a suspension setup how to video?
@JohnDuboisPlus 3 жыл бұрын
I love that April is tuning Kyles bike... or, did you she move to clipless pedals...? Hmmm.
@valesz4140 3 жыл бұрын
Make more videos like these please i love them!!
@ononewheel7 3 жыл бұрын
You guys loved your own comment 🤣🤣🤣
@jimhalpert9421 Жыл бұрын
This is by far the best derailleur adjustment tutorial I have seen. Very well done and I liked especially that you mentioned and also showed every single step. Most other videos skip some steps, which makes them much harder to follow. It's also really nice that you show both the correct and the wrong settings.
@Junnanma 3 жыл бұрын
I learnt all these hard ways (through videos here and there, friends' tips and my own mistakes...) I wish there was a video like this that covers everything in such a great detail in one go when I started out.
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for always watching :)
@AlexMTB 3 жыл бұрын
This is insanely useful! With bike shop delays it's more important than ever to know how to fix your own bike. Thanks for doing this.
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@JeremyMcNeil_ca 3 жыл бұрын
Best video on rear derailleur adjustment. A lot of videos make it too complicated, which it is not! Thanks for doing this video! Do brake bleeds (Shimano) next!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!!! Brake bleed is on the list for sure :)
@prettyrajdhami2314 3 жыл бұрын
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@ananthkutuva3748 3 жыл бұрын
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@DaveInMinnesota Жыл бұрын
Thank you Kyle and April for this and all of your videos. They are always fantastic; detailed, entertaining, and helpful. I got a new bike in the mail, put it together, and was very discouraged on my first ride as my chain constantly slipped on the rear gears. After watching this video and following it step-by-step, it now shifts perfectly!
@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for sharing 😊
@jonasmathiassen 3 жыл бұрын
What you do right both with your technique videos as well as in this tech video is showing how it looks when something is wrong. It is really incredibly helpful, thanks guys!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jonas!
@rachelharrison8738 3 жыл бұрын
i'm getting some sporadic "crunchiness" from my derailleur/chain while riding recently. i'm grateful for this video because i think it'll help me diagnose and possibly fix what's causing it!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
We hope it helps! Thanks for watching Rachel!
@jaimeyoo9304 3 жыл бұрын
I was stuck and frustrated watching literally every video on youtube then recently came across your guys. Literally the easiest explanations and now i can fullt adjust my own derailer. Applaud you both for such a simple yet effective video 🤘
@vt6spd 3 жыл бұрын
So, you guys are awesome! I love that April is learning Mechanics and Kyle has a great way of speaking so its clear and easy to follow. I have always wanted to learn to work on my own bikes, but never had clear steps...building my own bike stand this week! Laughing is always one way to end a segment.
@bbman85 3 жыл бұрын
A few tips from my own experience wrenching on my bikes: - Setting the H-limit: Do this without the shifting cable attached. This will ensure that the limit is set by the screw instead of the cable tension. - Don't try to rush it. You'll be amazed how much difference even a quarter turn can make. In addition, if you take the time to do this properly, you probably won't need to touch the H/L/B-limit screw until you change wheel or cassette. - Do a test ride afterwards. Your bike or suspension may twist ever so slightly with the weight of a rider on top. If you take a few tools with you, you can finetune your settings on the go until you're satisfied.
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the added tips!
@ns671fr 3 жыл бұрын
That's correct, don't do it with cable tension. Samr goes for a front derailleur you set the inner ring without the cable
@martonk1555 3 жыл бұрын
Actually, the limit screws are best to set without the chain, moving the derailleur by hand. (But don't uninstall it just for this.)
@nzo_6543 3 жыл бұрын
@@martonk1555 ah yes, looking at like back and limit it, but, there is a chance that the shifting is not good.
@NonLegitNation2 Жыл бұрын
I did exactly this. I just installed a Shimano SLX groupset and I had the derailleur lined up perfect with the highest gear and perfect with the lowest gear. I tensioned the cable and shifted and it still looked good so I installed the chain and everything was messed up. I'm going to give it another try tonight and see if I can fix it but I'm guessing probably not. I've NEVER been able to adjust a rear derailleur and I've been tinkering with bikes now for about 5 years. My routine is adjust it as best as i can, then take it to a LBS and have them fix what i screwed up. So far I've been lucky and the person at the bike shop has been able to fix it on the spot, but that could change tomorrow when i take it to a bike shop. When i called the shop earlier, 20 mins before they closed they said they are booked for a week for bike servicing but I can bring the bike in when they open in the morning and maybe they can take a look at it and possibly fix on the spot as long as it doesn't take too long.
@stevecabrera6718 3 жыл бұрын
Im really down for a April teaches kyle to ride moto video!!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
That would be super fun!!
@stevecabrera6718 3 жыл бұрын
@@AprilRideMTB yea seeing the carry over from mtb to moto would be cool. Given most mtbers dont know too much about it. Hearing it in mtb lingo would be cool.
@SheffiMTB Жыл бұрын
Best video I have seen on Derailleur setup where to begin / start with. This is the most detailed step by step explanation I have found. The screen shots with correct and incorrect positioning / comments is golden. Great stuff. Thanks!
@swrigley9861 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for including the B tension adjustment to pick up slack in the chain. Other tutorials I've seen don't mention that at all and just say that you probably need a new chain (even when the chain is not stretched!). Awesome tutorial.
@richdrewtherideseries 3 жыл бұрын
I love it!! So cool to see you two dropping some mechanical knowledge. Such an important part of the experience! 👊🏻
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rich! This one was fun to try to make! Hope you have been doing good!
@garyherndon4722 3 жыл бұрын
Good job, Kyle and April. You look relaxed and you give good advice in an entertaining manner. I appreciate it.
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
@johndyer947 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the rear derailleur video! Using these videos and the Park Tool videos I was able to do it myself! It took 2 days, after the 1st day I almost gave up. Thankfully it came together on day 2.
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Nice work!
@MrDuneTwo 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kyle & April, this has been super helpful. I feel much more comfortable now to tune my derailer. There are many step-by-step videos available, but I really like how you explain what the different parts do and how they play together. Like in your bike videos, I end up understanding much better how things work instead of just repeating to hopefully get the same effect. Keep it going!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! 😊
@ls66 3 жыл бұрын
You guys are on point! Excellent job! This is the best video I've seen on derailleur adjustment. I'm adjusting mine first thing tomorrow. Thanks guys.
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! As always thanks for watching Hondo!
@dubblearr7622 3 жыл бұрын
This is the best step by step video for setting up derailleur on you tube . I’ve watched a lot of videos on this topic. It is explained well and have a lot of tips. Great job and thank you for sharing your knowledge.
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Thats awesome to hear! Thanks for watching Ruben!!
@jailbreakoverlander Жыл бұрын
awesome info and Im smitten by April.
@davidgrammerstorf9433 2 жыл бұрын
This was the clearest explanation for setting up a dereailleur I've come across. Would you consider making a video showing how to maintain/bleed hydraulic brakes?
@kevindeweese8775 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing some maintenance videos! I've been waiting for you guys to do these! I enjoy how detailed you are and how you can make it easy for us beginners.
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin! we are really glad you enjoyed it!!
@sebastianmg2 3 жыл бұрын
you should do a video for grease and lube, I was told at the bike shop that my hardtail needs some grease but they charge $50 buck for the maintenance. Would appreciate it!!! Great vid.
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah thats a great idea! We will try to do one of those in the coming weeks!
@brunomfduque 3 жыл бұрын
lube what ? if you understand
@nearcyclemisses Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic tutorial. I’ve watched countless video’s before and never been able to master the process. I went straight out with my iPad and whilst watching your tutorial I dialled in and tuned my derailer properly. It now slips up and down the gears like butter.
@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын
That’s so great to hear!!!
@pochito_javiercito 2 жыл бұрын
I watched four different videos on how to fix a rear derailleur, and this one was the most helpful of them all. Thanks guys!
@aaronadventure 3 жыл бұрын
This is the most comprehensive and easy to follow maintenance video I've ever seen! Thank you guys, this helps a first-timer like me out so much!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was so helpful!
@johnromain1885 3 жыл бұрын
Very informative, useful process. My favorite part was how you explained initial cable tension - I always pull the cable too tight. One comment about 12 speed drivetrains - some have markings or use a tool to set b tension. I mention this as I had a problem getting into my granny, thought it was improperly set limit screw, but was actually derailleur contacting the cassette due to incorrect b screw gap. Thanks for taking the time to put this together!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah b tension can be a pain in the butt for sure! Glad you enjoyed John :) thanks for watching!
@martinschwartz7342 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kyle. You are the best teacher in the mountain bike world and April, you are the best student. I have learned so much from you. Your attention to detail is spot-on. May God bless both of you and all your endeavors!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks Martin!
@daveebert7747 3 жыл бұрын
By far and away the best video I have watched on rear derailleur adjustment. Every other video leaves something out or is vague. You are the only one that says to back out the barrel adjuster 5 turns to start with. Great stuff, I have subscribed and thank you for your time and effort.
@jayrichter0922 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Y’all definitely need to do these types of videos along with your regular content. I think it would be a great idea for y’all to do a mountain biking Idaho 101. Show people who want to come up there where the local trails are and the different variety of trails y’all have. Where to stay and where to eat. Just a thought.
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Thats a great idea!! Glad you enjoyed the maintenance one so far :)
@stefan-t-- 3 жыл бұрын
perfect timing on this, my hardtail's drivetrain is in bad shape!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Glad the timing was good! Hope it helps out!!
@mookemooke2111 3 жыл бұрын
Ditto, I’d spent my first 2 hours tackling my derailer issues this morning and then saw your video pop up. Kismet. Can’t say I understood it all, but trial and error got my bike back riding smooth on the trails.
@andesmotoadventure 3 жыл бұрын
I was about to say the same thing. Nice channel, thank you
@ctsingletrack 3 жыл бұрын
Great job on this explanation. One thing I'd like to add. A drivetrain can also feel out of adjustment if the chain has stretched. No amount of adjustment will get the chain to properly mesh with the gears in this case. Something to consider for anyone with over 800 miles on their drivetrain. The problem with a stretched chain isn't so much that the overall chain is longer. It's that the space between each link no longer matches the space between each tooth on the gears. Hope this saves someone the trouble I recently went through trying to diagnose my drivetrain noise.
@Lightbath 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing and very clear! I just destroyed my derailleur and it’s gonna be good to try this myself instead of taking it to the shop every single time my shifting is off.
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@stevel6337 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I learned the proper sequence when making adjustments after many years of just getting by. Would really help also to learn any tips on bike cleaning and especially chain and derailleur cleaning (and how often) after an mtb ride. Thanks for putting this together!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the suggestion, we do plan more maintenance videos 😊
@eliasbell6390 3 жыл бұрын
I had this problem like 1 hour ago and was searching for videos. I kinda fix it, and then this video appears hahahaha what a coincidence.
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Haha hopefully this helps you get it super dialed!!
@eliasbell6390 3 жыл бұрын
@@AprilRideMTB Yeah Thanks! And by the way, I watch alot of your videos of riding techniques and I think they are really awesome!. I’m 16 and started doing mtb like a couple months ago so your vids helped me a lot! I always come back to se the bunny hop or wheelie tutorial haha. Again thanks a lot and keep that amazing content! 👊🏻
@seanm369 2 жыл бұрын
Was working on it for like a half hour trying to figure it out. Find your video and step 1 solved the whole problem. 😄 thank you for this!
@Team.4R 3 жыл бұрын
As a new mtb rider this video helped me a lot. My derilleur was misalligned after a ride in the terrain. The shifting was bad but I corrected it by twisting the allignment to place. This was the only video that had also this possibility explaned. Others was only about cable tension and stop screws. Thanks guys!
@Anconeusify 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Glad I found your channel when I did!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!!
@Skyum123 3 жыл бұрын
Best explaination out there! GOOD JOB!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Hope it helps you guys keep your bikes happy!
@Skyum123 3 жыл бұрын
@@AprilRideMTB It sure did! Though I still have a slightly loose chain in the smallest gear (2x11) after using a hanger tool to straighten it hanger. Even after pulling back the derailleur before tightening the screw in the hanger and putting tension on the b-screw. Guess my chain must be a bit to long. My shift is still WAAAAY better than before, so thanks alot!
@jorgepantoja5860 2 жыл бұрын
Great explanatory video! I tried other videos before but this was the only one that made me get the job done on my rear derailleur. Follow every step, don’t skip or jump steps, and you’ll get there.
@AprilRideMTB 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@edwardjski Жыл бұрын
Clear verbal explanation, proper order of operations and useful visual demonstration . Very helpful. Thanks for posting.
@T12i99iN 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a first time owner of a bike that has gears. I actually followed similar instructions. It was a bit hard on the first bike I built I ordered online but second time around it was a little harder. I think it's because I had to put the bikes upside down via on its handlebars and seat. It wasn't easy trying to switch gears and pedal while trying to look at the rear Derailleur. I think it would've made my life easier if I had a bike repair stand. My advice to beginners, invest in a bike repair stand or build a cheap one..lol. That's my next investment for sure.
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah haha it is for sure such a great investment! I actually got yelled at at my first bike shop job because I kept flipping the bikes over because thats what I was used too haha
@jaccuzivisuals 2 жыл бұрын
I'm still flipping over hahahaha, I like it like that
@blameitonben 3 жыл бұрын
How to bleed and bed mineral hyrdaulic brakes. Rebuilding a used bike I picked up on FB marketplace with my 11 yr old daughter who's on the NICA team.
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Oh thats a great idea too!
@ran504 3 жыл бұрын
Kyle, your channel is the only one on KZfaq I have subscribed to. Not only is your content really clear and helpful, your presentation is humble and kind. Thanks!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you so much!
@MissSecretDestroyer 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! This is the first video I've watched on this that I understand and don't end up feeling overwhelmed while trying to do it.
@nzo_6543 3 жыл бұрын
April: its pretty easy Me who having problem with cable tension: Yes but actually no.
@DUNEATV 3 жыл бұрын
She’s beautiful. Ok back to mountain bikes...great video!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@herculesmclovin 3 жыл бұрын
I am so glad this talks about your hanger... It's *so* often not spoken about!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Very true! I find a lot of people mis that step which is so important
@ginomazzarello3318 Жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation. Straight forward and easy step by step instructions. It sed it to successfully adjust my rear derailleur. Thanks a million!!
@ThatAverageMTBer 3 жыл бұрын
Finally found a pro MTBer that knows how to work on there bike Edit: wow 10 likes, let’s see if we can get to 50 likes
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks! I had to be my own mechanic on the race weekends so I had to learn fast!
@bentleysbackroomstudios7676 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on all your success, the videos are great. I struggled for months to dial it in, took about 1/2 hr so now to tackle my other bike. Cant wait to see more videos.
@madmaxxx69 8 ай бұрын
Awesome video. I watched quite a few of these and none of them come anywhere close to how useful your tutorial is. Thank you so much I now feel real confident adjusting my derailleur
@julianschneider9506 3 жыл бұрын
Hi
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Julian! Thanks for watching!
@keenabuildingcontractors6052 3 жыл бұрын
Never had any luck with adjusting my rear derailer until watching this video. Awesome, cheers guys!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@DMan-it5tq 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorial! I've been riding for 20 years and have never got the hang of adjusting a derailleur until now!
@tonyhaltmar1383 Жыл бұрын
Thank you both for taking the time to make this informative video! ♥️
@ForrestGoodson 3 жыл бұрын
This video is amazing thank you so much for sharing! I’ve been struggling to get smooth shifting on my bike and simple explanation and walkthrough is invaluable!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!Glad it was helpful!
@theokayestmtber7877 3 жыл бұрын
My shifts would go from 8th to 10th gear and from 10th to 8th skipping 9th. I followed your vid step by step and now my shifting is buttery smooth!!! Thanks & keep the great vids coming.
@MrMojoRunner 2 жыл бұрын
What genuinely great people with some great advice. Thanks!
@shanewallace1315 5 ай бұрын
Well done. I've only seen this video from your channel, but I can say it's the best video by far in this category. I Will definitely check out your other topics. Thanks for your contributions to my little MTB world 😊
@slovakOO 2 жыл бұрын
I did it to my SRAM eagle RD and it works fine.. thank you for your guide video since it easier to understand than other video that i watched
@cdub6563 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a life-long two wheel addict and recently bought a mountain bike and started riding again after hip replacement surgery. I have really enjoyed all your riding vids and have learned a lot, but this one is great! Getting my bikes to shift properly has always been a challenge and I've usually settled for "close enough". I can't wait to apply this new knowledge, thanks again!
@AprilRideMTB 2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@carlosguerrero332 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I've never seen such a quick, simple and efficient way to do this, did it this morning on my new drivetrain and we are ready to shred
@bobrose7900 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I nearly said the best part was April's out-take at the end... but this is a very valuable reference video, well done Kyle, comprehensive instruction, and well done April for that smile and those beautiful nails and hands!!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much Bob :)
@jasonbrowngaming662 3 жыл бұрын
This video saved my weekend, couldn’t get my gears to play ball, followed some over videos and still not changing smoothly, found this one and job done, working and never played up once at the bike park, keep up with the great content
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!!!
@Bryan-mg8ud 3 ай бұрын
I followed your steps and fixed my issue while in the field. Great job, step one was my problem, tighten derailleur to hanger and presto back in business. Thank you!
@manalotomanaloto 2 жыл бұрын
This was soooo effective and efficient. I applied the steps to a sram X01 mech that was all out of whack as a result of a crash. Just like you said Kyle, it doesn't matter what brand mech you have, the tuning method will still work! Can't thank you enough for the great content you produce - it is effective, helpful, honest, genuine, and delivered humbly. Thank you Kyle & April!!
@AprilRideMTB 2 жыл бұрын
Glad this was helpful!
@brettloomis3099 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I needed just a minor tweak to my L - limit setting after installing new wheels, cassette, chainring and shift cable for my Shimano 1x11 XT setup on Trek Fuel 9.8. Very clear and concise instructions. Thanks!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!!
@andyp6169 3 жыл бұрын
Best derailleur vid ever. I just installed and tuned my first ever derailleur. So stoked. Thanks a bunch from Australia 🇦🇺
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear Andy!
@superhog1000 3 жыл бұрын
Very informative with easy instructions. Thanks you two, please keep it up!
@joshuagreenway8833 Жыл бұрын
Took me quite a while to get it right. But it worked. Wound up repalcing a derailer hanger that didnt seem bent but that fixed mist of the shifting issue. Thanks for the detaield video. Best in the web ive seen
@maafa21MustSee 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Went through a ton of videos and never got it quite right....this makes sense and is easy to understand....well,done
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! :)
@gchrisgo34 2 ай бұрын
Great video. Not to long and wasting time. Excellent discretion. Thanks
@ytcrazies487 3 жыл бұрын
WOW! I saved this video knowing that my son and I were both getting new MTBs. His went together just fine but mine was not tuned. This video just helped me get it set up THANK YOU!
@01nmuskier 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing! Tech videos to get us through the mud and snow season. Up north, we are getting snow this weekend.
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Oh sweet! Yeah the weather is turning fast here too haha! If you have any other ones you want April to tackle let us know :)
@heliospuppy257 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! April is now my favorite month!
@troyhaislip4961 2 жыл бұрын
Just installed a new derailleur on my sons bike, very helpful video. Thanks!
@nickm8458 Ай бұрын
Absolutely the only video for cassette maintenance KZfaq needs
@MarkSpencerAZ Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Best video I've seen yet on this process! I see the dirt bikes in the background, looks like my wife and I, we've been dirt biking for a number of years, just picked up some e MTB has another way to get around while we're on the road in our RV.
@akz12 Жыл бұрын
❤❤ hands down the best and clearest explanation thank you
@kianamorelos7207 3 жыл бұрын
This is great! I really appreciate these videos. I’ve worked in the bike industry for 7 years now and you guys have some of the best videos I’ve ever seen. I wish I found you 7 years ago! Lol. I’ve met some serious curmudgeon mechanics and learning how to tune this stuff on my own is such a welcome thing!!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kiana, glad we are helpful for you :)
@AndyBeal1 3 жыл бұрын
I've watched many of these videos from others but yours is probably the best and easiest to understand. I will be recommending to anyone having shifting issues!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andy! :)
@ericpagan7623 3 жыл бұрын
This video came out just in time because I'm changing my derailleur for the first time this Sunday and need it a video with step by step instructions. Wish me luck and thank you for the video 🤙
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck! Thanks for watching Eric!
@podon3330 6 ай бұрын
this is by far the best video out there on derailleur adjustment. thanks guys!
@roguesender 3 жыл бұрын
You two are awesome. Finally a video easy to follow. I got my derailleur aligned! Thanks!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad it helped!
@conorprovan9435 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the step by step. It worked and saved me a trip to the bike shop.
@jeffoffej 3 жыл бұрын
Easily the best video/instructions I've ever seen on derailleur adjustment! Thanks K&A!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! Thanks Jeffery
@InfiniteSciences 3 жыл бұрын
I really love the contents of your channel. Its indeed fabulous. And by the way, thanks for the help!
@mushtikla1 9 ай бұрын
you are awesome! Super simple, super easy and hard to screw up anything, best video out there! I followed each step and my shifting is now PERFECT for the first time ever lol... No weird noises, no weird skips.... I got a 3x10 drivetrain so it was a bit trickier and took a few more steps than a 1x but i figured it out... Just took some time and patience, especially since it was the first time I actually tried adjusting the whole thing! I started with front gear biggest, rear gear smallest perfect and set it up so it works kind of great for almost all gears (had some trouble with the two biggest gears in the back). Then I moved it to the smallest up front and the biggest up back and aligned those the best I could (some trouble shifting down to the 2 smallest gears). My chain wasn't slack so I adjusted the B screw at this point because it was hitting the cassette slightly. Then moved it to the front middle and rear middle and aligned those as perfect as I could so they are in line and those worked PERFECTLY for all gears! I'm mostly on my middle gear up front and somewhere in the middle in the back, rarely using the 2-3 biggest and the smallest gears in the back while in this position. Mainly trying to keep the chain straight as much as possible. So if I need to climb hard - smallest front, biggest rear and like 3-5 biggest rear gears when I"m on the smallest in the front. And I rarely use the biggest up front and smallest in back... Mainly when just going on flat ground and doing some endurance runs. I'm still a MTB noob so I ain't pedaling down on downhills, too young to die lol figuring out the brakes, cornering, bike control and all that, I don't need more speed lol In any case, the shifts are perfect when the front gear is in the correct position/alignment with the rear ones, mostly use 3-5 gears in the back with 1 most aligned in the front (you never want to cross the chain up from the biggest gear in front and biggest in the back anyways, and vice versa) Hope this helps someone with setting up a 3x drive train because I had trouble finding nice videos on that cause it's pretty old school to have a 3x nowadays :)
@laslowgreene5553 3 жыл бұрын
Just did this last night. Super helpful! Took a bit to figure it all out as I replaced my wheels and removed a spacer behind the cassette, but it wouldn't drop into the smallest two cogs. Loosened the cable tension and adjusted the limit screws and from there if was just playing with it, but it's shifting perfect through all 10 gears now :D Definitely the best adjustment video I'd seen. Thanks a lot for this!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!!! 😊
@jonslamb 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Needed a quick adjustment before a ride tomorrow and didn’t have time to drop by the bike shop first. And I also figured it wouldn’t take much but I wasn’t sure what to do. The adjustment of the shift cable is all it needed. I made a couple of adjustments and shifting is way better! Just a tiny bit of fine tuning and I’ll be set for tomorrow! Thanks. Loving all of the videos - the drops and wheelies videos have given me a lot of great tips!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad it was helpful!
@witkidone 2 ай бұрын
Just installed full 11 speed Deore groupo on my wife’s bike tonight and this video was the perfect companion to the Shimano installation manuals!!! Thanks for taking the time to make such a valuable tool for all of the noob bike mechanics out there.
@ronpaster1713 3 жыл бұрын
This video production is well done. Lots of helpful information to digest. Now a beginner can effectively troubleshoot common drivetrain issues. Thanks for some really good content.
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jaredethier6870 3 жыл бұрын
Best derailleur video I’ve seen. Do my own maintenance and now have a new process to use going forward, thanks!
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!!!
@dfpeluso1505 3 жыл бұрын
Thx for a great vid. All the other videos about this are so confusing but u made it simple and ez.
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad it was helpful!
@MehmetSevil 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent, to the point and clear video! Thank you for this gem. It might be worth mentioning the effects of chain lengthening on shifting performance, cassette & chainring life span. A lot of my friends keep riding with lengthened chains and end up having to change their cassettes & chainrings incurring unnecessary, avoidable costs.
@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Thats a great topic to touch on! Thanks for the idea
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