How should I route the front derailleur cable on a bike without lugs or guides?

Asked by: Crystal Collins

How do you install a front derailleur cable?

Quote from video: We can take our five millimeter hex. Key let's get it in place. Now just pull it tight. And tighten the front derailleur capable with a 5 millimeter hex.

How tight should front derailleur cable be?

It is generally a good idea to lubricate the pivot point of the front derailleur with a light lubricant. The cable inner wires should also be lubricated. If you have loosen the inner wire pinch bolt, lubricate those threads as well. When tightening this pinch bolt, secure to approximately 30-40 inch-pounds.

How do you clamp a front derailleur cable?

Quote from video: The cable. Goes through a little guide on the bottom bracket here. And then goes up underneath. Like that.

How do you route a road bike cable?

Quote from video: There are a few ways that cables a threaded internally some bikes have a cable stop somewhere the front of the bike. And then a large hole at the bottom bracket.

Do I need to break chain to install front derailleur?

If the derailleur is riveted closed, you won’t be able to take it off the bike without breaking the chain or destroying the derailleur. If you’re going to replace it, then you’ll need to break the chain anyway to put the new derailleur on. So if that’s the case, then just buy a chain tool and new derailleur.

How do you fix a front derailleur that won’t shift?

Pull the cable as tight as feasible with your fingers and retighten the anchor bolt. Try to shift up to the larger chainring. If the chain won’t shift or feels sluggish, twist the inline barrel adjuster further up the cable (turn it anti-clockwise) to increase the tension and try again.

What happens if front derailleur is too high?

Derailleur Alignment & Positioning



Most front derailleurs can be adjusted for height and rotation. If the cage is set too high over the largest ring, it may not perform well. Too high a cage can cause a slow shift, and can allow the chain to shift over the largest ring.

How do you align a front derailleur?

Quote from video: Directly over the largest ring here we'll pull the shifter or cable to line up these two planes. The closest gap between the teeth and the adder cage should be two to three millimeters.

How do I stop my bike chain from rubbing on the front derailleur?

If the chain is rubbing the outer edge of the derailleur cage, try increasing the cable tension using the barrel adjuster by turning it counterclockwise one quarter to one half turn at a time—increasing the tension will pull the cage out and farther away from the bike.

Should I adjust the front or rear derailleur first?

In a nutshell, adjust the front derailleur first, then the rear. Show activity on this post. If the derailers just need minor tweaking (they are basically in adjustment but are “not quite right”) then you adjust the one that is obviously wrong, check the overall adjustment again, then again adjust what needs adjusting.

How do you adjust a front gear cable on a bike?

Quote from video: Next shift your bike into the smallest chainring in the front and the largest cog in the rear. Now you can loosen the cable tension on the front derailleur by unscrewing the cable anchor bolt

How do you adjust a Shimano front derailleur?

Quote from video: What we want to go for this one set up a little too high. So Shimano recommends that you have it at between one and three millimeters off the top of this tooth to the bottom of the derailleur cage.

Is it OK to remove front derailleur?

It can be done. Sometimes it’s wise to not remove the derailer, though, but simply fix it in one position, as protection from the chain jumping off. Then you should attempt some hill climbs – or bike straight into a stiff headwind.

What is a master link on a chain?

The master link—sometimes also called a quick link—is actually a set that consists of two outer plates, with each plate looking like the outer plate of a chain. Quick-release links allow you to either connect or disconnect a chain even if you don’t have a chain tool.

How do you install a front pull top derailleur?

Quote from video: For the angle adjustment rotate the derailleur until the cage is parallel with your chain rings. Then fully tighten the clamps mounting bolt if your chain is still on the bike undo.

How do you replace a front shifter cable?

Quote from video: The first step is to remove your old cable. So to do that we need to loosen the allen key cinch bottle on the derailleur. And it's the same right of the front or the rear derailleur.

How do you install a front pull top derailleur?

Quote from video: For the angle adjustment rotate the derailleur until the cage is parallel with your chain rings. Then fully tighten the clamps mounting bolt if your chain is still on the bike undo.

How do you install a front derailleur on a road bike?

Quote from video: This point look at the mech from the rear of the bike. Continue turning the support bolt until the outer part of the chain guide is directly above and parallel to the largest.

How do I change a Shimano shifter cable?

Quote from video: So remove a little bit of the housing. So you can move it around and then use a knife or something skinny to pop the head out and then go ahead and pull the cable out all the way.

How do you change a Shimano front derailleur cable?

Quote from video: Go ahead and cut the old cable below the kink. Go ahead and remove the housing. And then you can feed the cable. Out one end and you're ready to put in a new cable.

How do you adjust a Shimano front derailleur?

Quote from video: What we want to go for this one set up a little too high. So Shimano recommends that you have it at between one and three millimeters off the top of this tooth to the bottom of the derailleur cage.