Skill Builder: Adjusting Bike Shifting

Reblogged from MAKE:

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In this Skill Builder piece, guest contributor and mountain biker Chris Nodder (author of Bike Boo Boos) explains common problems with bike shifters and how to deal with them. - Gareth

Before you mess with the derailleur, consider other potential sources of your poor shifting problem.

  • If the rear shifter works properly when using the large chain ring but not the small chain ring, or vice versa, then the rear derailleur hanger might be bent.

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