How to Adjust Bike Gear Shifter
For all the cyclists out there, this one’s for you. Adjusting your bike gear shifter may seem like a daunting task, but we’re here to help.
Here are some quick and easy tips to adjust your bike gear shifter.
- Before you start, make sure that your bike is in the appropriate gear. The chain should be in the middle of the gears at the back, and in the big ring at the front.
- To adjust your rear derailleur, start by loosening the screw that holds it in place.
- Then, use an Allen key to loosen the bolts that attach the shifter cable to the derailleur.
- Next, pull the cable taut and tighten the bolts again. Be sure not to overtighten them!
- You can now use the barrel adjuster to fine-tune the tension of the cable. Simply turn it clockwise to increase tension or counterclockwise to decrease tension.
- To adjust your front derailleur, start by loosening the screws that hold it in place.
- Then, use an Allen key to loosen the bolts that attach the shifter cable to the derailleur.
- Next, pull the cable taut and retighten the bolts again. Once again, be careful not to overtighten them!
- You can now use the barrel adjuster to fine-tune the tension of the cable as before.
- And that’s it! By following these simple steps, you should now have a correctly adjusted bike gear shifter. Bon voyage!
Conclusion
We hope you found these tips helpful in adjusting your bike gear shifter correctly! Happy cycling!
