New rear derailleur fitted, fixed to one gear now

Luke · 08-03-2008, 07:57 AM

Recently on a bike ride I made a gear change and my rear derailleur broke and 'exploded' into about 10 pieces. I purchased a new one and my father fitted it on. Now, I'm fixed to one gear (2 i think) and I can't really ride my bike.
How can I fix my gears so I can use them all?

Alex Ramon · 08-03-2008, 12:40 PM

Undo the shift cable, put the shifter in the highest gear, and loosen the 'H' limit screw until the chain is sitting centered on the smallest rear sprocket. Then tighten the cable and try setting it up as explained in this video:
http://bikeride.com/adjust-rear-derailleur/

10 Latest Posts
The great thing about trikes Yesterday 10:54 PM
Is anyone riding with music? Yesterday 09:15 PM
"There's been better times Yesterday 09:10 PM
What was your first bicycle? 06-02-2025 06:25 PM
Where are you from and What is your favo... 06-02-2025 06:22 PM
Effective Breathing Method I use to go u... 06-01-2025 11:50 PM
Attack // Force tire style narrow front ... 06-01-2025 12:47 AM
First long distance ride.. 05-31-2025 10:33 PM
Great Giro 05-31-2025 09:57 PM
Rusty chain inspite of cleaning,lubing 05-31-2025 09:54 PM

Join BikeRide on Strava

Feel free to join if you are on Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/bikeridecom