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Chain Length Sizing

This article will discuss sizing derailleur chain to length.
Posted by Repair in Chain repair and service, Derailleur Systems on March 7th, 2010
Tags: Chain, Installation, Technical Info

Rear Derailler Adjustments (derailleur)

The article will discuss the adjustment of the rear derailleur.
Posted by Repair in Derailleur Systems on October 14th, 2009
Tags: Adjustment, Derailleur, Maintenance

Rear Derailleur Hanger Alignment

This article will discuss derailleur hanger alignment and use of the Derailleur Alignment Gauge DAG-2.
Posted by Repair in Derailleur Systems on April 1st, 2009
Tags: Alignment, Derailleur, Maintenance

Shift Levers (shifters)

This article will discuss the shift wire (cable) installation. See also related article discussing housing length.
Posted by Repair in Derailleur Systems, Handlebar, Stem, and Seat Post on October 30th, 2008
Tags: SRAM, Shift Levers, Shimano

Cutting Cable Housing

This article will discuss the cutting and sizing of both brake and derailleur housing.
Posted by Repair in Derailleur Systems on August 24th, 2008
Tags: Brake, Cable, Cutting, Derailleur

Shift Housing Length

This article will discuss the cutting and sizing of both brake and derailleur housing.
Posted by Repair in Derailleur Systems on August 24th, 2007

Rear Derailleur Overhaul

This article will discuss the overhaul of rear derailleurs.
Posted by Repair in Derailleur Systems on May 4th, 2007
Tags: Campagnolo, Derailleur, Maintenance, Mavic, Overhaul, SRAM, Shimano

Front Derailleur Adjustments

This article will discuss the basic adjustment of the front derailleur. This article assumes the derailleur is compatible with the shifting system and is not extremely worn out.
Posted by Repair in Derailleur Systems on August 24th, 2006
Tags: Adjustment, Derailleur, Maintenance

Bar End Shifter Service

This article will discuss bar end shifters. These are derailleur shift levers mounted to the ends of time trial or triathlon handlebars. They are also found on drop style handlebars.
Posted by Repair in Derailleur Systems on May 18th, 2006
Tags: Derailleur, Servicing, Shift Levers

Di2 Shimano Electronic Intelligent System Installation

This article will discuss the installation and adjustment of the Di2 Shimano Electronic Intelligent System®. This system is incorporated in the designs of some new bike models. This article will focus on the installation of the system as an after-market component system.
Posted by Repair in Derailleur Systems on May 8th, 2006
Tags: Installation, Shimano

Chain Line

This article with discuss the use of the CLG-2 chainline Gauge and the concept of chainline.
Posted by Repair in Derailleur Systems on August 24th, 2005
Tags: Chain, Chainline, Diagnostics, Hub