How To Tune Bike Gears The Easy Way - Adjust Your Rear Derailleur Like A Pro

Tuning the gears on a mountain bike can be a struggle! In this video I walk You & April through the process of tuning a rear derailleur the easy way!

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00:00 - 0:57 Intro, Overview & Tools Needed
0:57 - 2:38 Step 1 & Alignment
2:38 - 3:18 B tension Screw
3:18 - 4:04 H limit Screw
4:04 - 5:55 Adjusting Cable Tension
5:55 - 7:26 L limit screw
7:26 - 7:55 Fine Tuning
7:55 - 8:40 Congrats!!
8:40 - 9:00 Parting Message, Performance Bike
9:00 - 9:35 Blooper