Adjusting the Rear Derailleur: How to Make Your Bike Shift Quietly and Smoothly
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 Published On Jul 16, 2021

In this video, we show you how to adjust a bike's rear derailleur. You can also find the guide as an article:
https://happyride.se/justera-bakvaxel/

We use a Shimano GRX external rear derailleur, but the principles are nearly the same for most rear derailleurs.

In a few clear steps, Daniel Borgstål, a mechanic at Sportson in Jönköping, demonstrates how to adjust your rear derailleur so it shifts cleanly and smoothly.

VIDEO CONTENT
0:00 Intro
0:24 Tools
1:10 Step 1: Check the cable and housing
2:18 Step 2: Ensure the wheel and derailleur are securely fastened
3:49 Step 3: Release the cable and tighten it by hand
4:31 Step 4: Adjust the limit screws
7:06 Step 5: Fine-tune the cable tension with the barrel adjuster
11:37 Step 6: B-screw adjustment
14:02 If It STILL Doesn’t Work...
14:28 Outro

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This video was recorded at Sportson in Jönköping on June 3, 2021. This is a paid collaboration. The mechanic is Daniel Guldfur. Anders Wingqvist from Happyride.se served as host, filmed, and edited the video. Music is provided by Soundstripe.

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