Bicycle Maintenance & Repairs : How to Fix a Poorly Shifting Bicycle

When fixing a poorly shift bicycle, first check the gears or add cable tension by turning the barrel adjuster clockwise. Repair a poorly shifting bike with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.

Expert: Evan George
Contact: www.greggscycles.com
Bio: Evan George has been a mechanic at Gregg's Cycles for over a year.
Filmmaker: Ross Safronoff

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• bicycles
• bikes
• tires
• chains
• handlebars
• brakes
• spokes

[GrendelPL]

the only thing i find interesting for me in this "expert" village movies is that i NEED to buy bike stand

[F8H]

how does he know when its a little bit too much?? haha

[SK8DOGGYS]

when i try to push the bottom shifters on the handlebars i find they are very stiff and i need to put a lot of effort into pushing the the thumb shifters how can i fix this?

[chahula10]

How do you tell the difference between too much and too little cable tension?? I'm working on my own mountain bike, shifts fine except for it skips when going from gear 2 down to 3 I hear a rattling noise and not sure what it is??

[016632]

@gothickid105 you need to apply oil to it so the parts can move freely

[MrMMohsen]

The only thing I understand that I can do is the lose\tensed wire thing and that's actually my case. Thanks a lot :)

[ThePaperFalcon]

a skipping chain is an indicator also that is has stretched out and needs to be replaced. keeping it lubed up and cleaned will ensure long chain life.

[gothickid105]

my bike will not shift at all the cable is tight but when u go to shift it doesnt do anything the deraileur doesnt move what could be the problem

[INOKZFROMTHEBAY]

thanx!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[yallneedtosmokeweed]

good deal bud, say , how difficult was it to get that job?