Comments on: How to tune a rear derailleur http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/12/13/how-to-tune-a-rear-derailleur/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Wed, 22 May 2013 00:36:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: courty http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/12/13/how-to-tune-a-rear-derailleur/comment-page-1/#comment-103604 courty Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:45:00 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2006/12/13/how-to-tune-a-rear-derailleur/#comment-103604 this sounds pretty straight forward, which is great, however I'm having some trouble with one important element: my barrel adjuster won't turn. the one for my front derailleur will turn if given enough slack in the cable, but the one for the rear refuses to budge. Any suggestions? this sounds pretty straight forward, which is great, however I’m having some trouble with one important element: my barrel adjuster won’t turn. the one for my front derailleur will turn if given enough slack in the cable, but the one for the rear refuses to budge. Any suggestions?

]]> By: lp http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/12/13/how-to-tune-a-rear-derailleur/comment-page-1/#comment-87370 lp Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:44:35 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2006/12/13/how-to-tune-a-rear-derailleur/#comment-87370 derailleur images for adjustment page are not showing. derailleur images for adjustment page are not showing.

]]> By: bif http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/12/13/how-to-tune-a-rear-derailleur/comment-page-1/#comment-44096 bif Wed, 25 Jul 2007 02:23:31 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2006/12/13/how-to-tune-a-rear-derailleur/#comment-44096 I broke my bike in half but the real derailleur tuned like a champ. Hurts to ride it, though. Hurts to ride a bike that's broken in two pieces. Like riding an electric floor sander or perhaps a puma. I broke my bike in half but the real derailleur tuned like a champ. Hurts to ride it, though. Hurts to ride a bike that’s broken in two pieces. Like riding an electric floor sander or perhaps a puma.

]]> By: Steve http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/12/13/how-to-tune-a-rear-derailleur/comment-page-1/#comment-10057 Steve Fri, 15 Dec 2006 16:43:19 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2006/12/13/how-to-tune-a-rear-derailleur/#comment-10057 A terrific presentation. I have a bike repair book that also shows how to do this but your photos and explanation really simplify the process. A terrific presentation. I have a bike repair book that also shows how to do this but your photos and explanation really simplify the process.

]]> By: Mike http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/12/13/how-to-tune-a-rear-derailleur/comment-page-1/#comment-9055 Mike Thu, 14 Dec 2006 03:32:13 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2006/12/13/how-to-tune-a-rear-derailleur/#comment-9055 totally different technique to what i usually use, but i t is a damn site quicker! i wil give it a go tonight! THANKS totally different technique to what i usually use, but i t is a damn site quicker! i wil give it a go tonight! THANKS

]]> By: HH http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/12/13/how-to-tune-a-rear-derailleur/comment-page-1/#comment-8999 HH Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:22:53 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2006/12/13/how-to-tune-a-rear-derailleur/#comment-8999 Other things that might affect your ability to tune so you might want to check: * Any bent tooth on the cogs * Worn cogs - may need a full drive chain replacement depending on severity. * Bent derailleur hanger, especially after a crash. Many bikes now have replaceable derailleur hangers, especially if they are made with aluminum. * Bent derailleur cage, especially after a crash. Unfortunately, you'll probably need to replace the derailleur. These problems are more troublesome to fix, so visiting a bike shop maybe the best course of action. Other things that might affect your ability to tune so you might want to check:

* Any bent tooth on the cogs

* Worn cogs – may need a full drive chain replacement depending on severity.

* Bent derailleur hanger, especially after a crash. Many bikes now have replaceable derailleur hangers, especially if they are made with aluminum.

* Bent derailleur cage, especially after a crash. Unfortunately, you’ll probably need to replace the derailleur.

These problems are more troublesome to fix, so visiting a bike shop maybe the best course of action.

]]> By: Randy Policar http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/12/13/how-to-tune-a-rear-derailleur/comment-page-1/#comment-8830 Randy Policar Wed, 13 Dec 2006 20:16:18 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2006/12/13/how-to-tune-a-rear-derailleur/#comment-8830 This is a great post Moe! When RL first showed me how to do this, I was amazed on how easy it was. And youre right, $20 - $30 saved each time you do this. This is a great post Moe! When RL first showed me how to do this, I was amazed on how easy it was. And youre right, $20 – $30 saved each time you do this.

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