How to Adjust a Shimano Front Derailleur
Make sure your derailleur sits at the correct height.. Adjust the height with the positioning clamp.. Check to make sure the derailleur cage is at the right height.
Steps
Make sure your derailleur sits at the correct height.
Make sure your derailleur sits at the correct height.
Adjust the height with the positioning clamp.
Adjust the height with the positioning clamp.
Check to make sure the derailleur cage is at the right height.
Check to make sure the derailleur cage is at the right height.
Check to see if the angle of the derailleur is parallel to the chainrings.
Check to see if the angle of the derailleur is parallel to the chainrings.
Readjust the bolt to the correct positioning.
Readjust the bolt to the correct positioning.
Loosen the front derailleur barrel adjuster.
Loosen the front derailleur barrel adjuster.
Set the inner limit screw to prevent the derailleur cage from moving past the in
Set the inner limit screw to prevent the derailleur cage from moving past the inner chainring.
Adjust cable tension.
Adjust cable tension.
Set the outer limit screw to stop the derailleur cage from moving past the outer
Set the outer limit screw to stop the derailleur cage from moving past the outer chainring.
Test to see if the derailleur is shifting correctly.
Test to see if the derailleur is shifting correctly.
Use the barrel adjuster to tweak the position of the derailleur.
Use the barrel adjuster to tweak the position of the derailleur.
Start trimming while you are riding.
Start trimming while you are riding.
Ride your bicycle as you normally would.
Ride your bicycle as you normally would.
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