One job that many cyclists struggle to get right is front derailleur adjustment. Typically it is set up when you buy a bike, and rarely after do you find yourself having to mess with it. There will be a time when learning this skill will come in handy though.
Nothing is more frustrating on a bike than gears that just won’t behave. However, problematic gear shifting doesn’t have to mean a costly trip to your local bike shop. Learning how to adjust derailleurs on a bike is one of the most worthwhile bike maintenance skills a cyclist can learn. Once you’ve mastered how to … Read more
A bike derailleur is the spring-loaded mechanism that moves the chain between gears. Modern bikes have one (1x systems, rear only) or two (2x systems, front and rear). The rear derailleur takes up chain slack as you shift cogs; the front derailleur shifts between chainrings. The most common brands are Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo (in … Read more