How to install your Shifter and Rear Derailleur

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How to install a mtb shifter and rear derailleur
Shifter, Rear Derailleur and Cable Installed!
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@TrailFeatures 7 лет назад

Another great 101 video. Two things: 1. I also want to stress the cutting tool is a must. It will last long enough to hand down to your kids, and you can not correctly cut housing without one! 2. You should always have enough cable to rotate your bars a full 180* so the cables don't get ripped out. In a crash, your bars will easily spin 180* as you and the bike tumble down the hill. The last thing you need after a crash is a unrideable bike.

@rgmtb 7 лет назад

Excellent advice as always my friend! Thank you!

@keithpearson1552 7 лет назад

Sometimes there is some metal left over from the cut. Always a good idea to also check the end of the cable after cutting. A light filing from the inside to out direction can level off the cut (keeps filings from falling in) before opening the hole.. any of those rough edges can still wear on the cable even with the ferrule on

@rgmtb 7 лет назад

Very good advice Keith! Thanks you!

7 лет назад

You had a perfect timing. I'm about to replace shifter and cables to my wife's bike.

@rgmtb 7 лет назад

HAHAHA! Sweet!

@jozefchromy5644 6 лет назад

what a beautiful presentation, your english is perfect I am bilingual but everything is clear. keep up the great job.

@CGDreamsTutorials 3 года назад

Very helpful video. It seems hardly anyone shows how to install the cable housing from scratch like you did. These days its all internal routing videos.

@kato_dsrdr 2 года назад

Oh thank you.. This will save me some money because I always bring my bike in a bike shop when there's a problem.

@Lisa-md7tq Год назад

Love your videos! As a DIY'er, I will use your tutorials to rebuild brakes and gears on two bikes I picked up second hand. Thank you!

@socalsouthbay 2 года назад

Thank Your for explaining it straight to the point along with clear instructions without side tracking!

@ryanwest150 7 лет назад

Great job gene!!! Kinda funny i just noticed you had a zee rear derailer too!!! That worked out perfect

@rgmtb 7 лет назад

Thanks to you! You rock man!

@mikieson 7 лет назад

I'm always a sucker for drivetrain videos.. So interesting.. Thanks

@rgmtb 7 лет назад

HAHAHA! Me too man ;-) Ah bike nerds! HAHAHA

@qltyctrl 7 лет назад

Tri-flow and Boeshield T9 are good lubricants for cables. Not necessary to lube them, but it does make things smoother. It makes more sense on bikes with continuous cable housings because there are fewer places for dirt to get in and contaminate the lube.

@rgmtb 7 лет назад

Good advice man! Thank you!

@jonnblue 7 лет назад

Been watching the Whole build Gene. Zee is a great setup, ive just fitted the same shifter and.rear mech to my hardtail. Looking forward to the finished ride!

@rgmtb 7 лет назад

Thanks for watching! Should have this done pretty soon ;-)

@rickmartin976 7 лет назад

Thanks Gene! Can't wait till "the next one"!

@rgmtb 7 лет назад

Getting so close to finishing this bike!

@InCountry6970 2 года назад

You didn't install the shifter or the derailleur. You might want to change the name of this video

@Syroxfbr Год назад

Thank u man this help so much

@TheAmerican-4MAGA 3 года назад

During ur process of installing the cable u mentioned that u don't apply lube to the cable I do for 1 reason, it prevents the cable from getting rusted inside the housing I've learned this thru installing many cables.

@rgmtb 3 года назад

I really feel this is a personal preference for sure 👍

@kookieoscar1904 3 года назад

What kind of lube do you apply?

@TheAmerican-4MAGA 3 года назад

@@kookieoscar1904 I just spray alil W-D 40 inside the housing any kinda spray lubricant will do.

@kookieoscar1904 3 года назад

@@TheAmerican-4MAGA thanks! I was able to ask a bike veteran from Trek, and he swears by white lightning clean ride for gears and agrees wd-40 acts as a great lube and protectant inside the cables. I really appreciate the feedback-new to mechanics of bikes. Thanks again!

@NonLegitNation2 2 года назад

thankfully I was able to reuse the housing from my old shifter, the included cable with my shimano shifter slide right through the housing no problem. I was initially worried it would get snagged but it didn't. Plus my bike uses a full length cable housing so no need to cut different lengths of housing, i really don't know why all bikes don't use a housing the full length of the cable.

@rgmtb 2 года назад

So the reasoning behind less housing is less friction hance easier shifting. Personally I think it's splitting hairs. Yeah, there may be less friction but it also introduces more areas for dirt to get into the system. Not sure what's better?

@moseyeintheskymojo7679 2 года назад

Wow just watched the video super informative so easy to follow I so much more understand it now thank keep up the good work mojo Ireland

@givennameidk4515 5 лет назад

You show everything but how to tightent the cable in the shifter

@Harry_16710 2 года назад

Excellent instruction. Looking forward to other videos! 👍🏼

@stoutlager6325 4 года назад

Regarding cable lubrication prior to install; I rub a little grease (non bike specific) along the cable before running it through everything. Mainly just as extra moisture resistance for the exposed parts. There is a slight benefit to reducing friction of cable inside the housing but I don't find it very significant.

@Cobalt985 2 года назад

I bought cheapo Shimano shifters and the cable housing actually came pre-lubricated. Was surprising, but it helped quite a bit.

@ebikeoutdoors Год назад

Nice one man this is just what I needed

@wdcharmed Месяц назад

Thanks!

@rgmtb Месяц назад

Welcome, and thank you for the love!!!

@buyaong1938 3 года назад

Great video. If I change the sx to gx, do i need to change the cassette, cable and shifter too?

@JakerMB 7 лет назад

now i know how to do this!! thanks gene!

@rgmtb 7 лет назад

You bet man! So happy to help :-)

@goldbunny1973 2 года назад

Helpful & clear.

@michaelchittenden8424 2 года назад

Very useful indeed - thanks.

@slingshotshooter7536 2 года назад

2:21 can you please do a video on why you place the brake lever on the inside and the shifter on the outside i presume it is for single finger braking....

@WombatPage 7 лет назад

Awesome stuff mate. I wonder if you could do a video on the tools you feel are must haves. I know you mention some of these during the videos but to have a video on setting up your own toolbox so it's all in one place would be handy.

@rgmtb 7 лет назад

Totally man!

@oscarpaiz79 3 года назад

Very informative video..! thanks!! Do you have a tutorial about installing front Derailleur inner cabling and hosing?

@papsbry5365 3 года назад

its really helpful thanks sir i know how todo

@RGCastro7 7 лет назад

Nice work, Gene! You explained everything clearly and gave some great tips. Well done, man!

@rgmtb 7 лет назад

Thank you!

@qweam229 5 лет назад

i hate that my bikes shift cables are exposed so i can't change the direction like i want to

@rgmtb 5 лет назад

I'm not sure I understand? Would you rather have internally routed cables?>

@qweam229 5 лет назад

@@rgmtb my housings aren't internal but the housing is cut in 3 pieces and on the bottom of the top tube the cable is shown

@markangelonapagal4547 3 года назад

I wish I got a bike like yours

@marccadang3484 4 года назад

Hey do you have a video on cutting hydraulic cables ?

@rgmtb 4 года назад

Not yet, but I guess you just added a new video to my list of things to record! Damn I'm busy!!!

@DanielSvids 7 лет назад

Awesome video man.. It is some work though. I have a small video on the front one. But, not the back one. Keep up the good work.

@rgmtb 7 лет назад

These do take time but after seeing all the positive comments I guess it's well worth doing :-)

@MichelvDijk 6 лет назад

You mist the little rubber rings where the bold cable routes by the frame.

@philippelabrecque6658 Год назад

Hi! Can you change just the shifter without having to remove the cable?

@mattbarr510 5 лет назад

Thanks for your detailed vid, great help. Thanks

@kookieoscar1904 3 года назад

Looking for the follow up video for the sram shifter…does it exist…yet?

@BrianVaughn 7 лет назад

I've used chain lube but I've forgotten too and didn't notice a difference.

@rgmtb 7 лет назад

I have mixed opinions on using lube. Not sure if I'm just adding to the dust collection.

@aaronandelisha 5 лет назад

Thank you for this video. It was very helpful, but I have a question. Is there a compelling reason to break the housing up and have some exposed cable, versus running solid housing from shifter to derailleur? I am in the process of converting my Cannondale Habit to 1x11, hence watching this video, and the stock SLX shifters both had solid housings from shifters to derailleurs. Thanks in advance.

@rgmtb 5 лет назад

Great question! The idea was to cut down on friction against the cable. Personally I don't think it helps much at all. I'd rather have all enclosed cables if I had my choice.

@damagi123 5 лет назад

its tough to figure out a way to watch all of these in order. Will you make a playlist with this series in order for us??

@rgmtb 5 лет назад

I did my friend 😁 Thanks so much for watching these videos! If there is a topic I can cover for you please reach out to me 👍 How to build a mountain bike: ru-vid.com/group/PLkDSDR-qbQ5klGkRqh_PO9DWoxDvVSIve

@damagi123 5 лет назад

@@rgmtb Weird it doesnt come up in your playlists. Thanks so much

@StCarr-mr2rp 2 года назад

I’ll watch someone else that doesn’t show ads.

@rgmtb 2 года назад

So I'm a bad person for trying to get a small return on offering you free information? I guess you're also expecting me to drive to your home and do the install for free as well? Wow dude, your amazing 🤦🏻‍♂️

@kfivemtb 7 лет назад

Great videos. Just found your channel. You have a new subscriber!😃

@rgmtb 7 лет назад

Thank you so much man!!

@williamronn3782 7 лет назад

What frame are you using and what wheel size?

@rgmtb 7 лет назад

This an old school Iron Horse Sinister HT running 26in wheels.

@felipesazo9970 4 года назад

Nice video

@ayanmohammed4370 2 года назад

Hi mate I was asking could I use my old cable housing?

@rgmtb 2 года назад

Sure thing. During a change like this I sometimes take the opportunity to replace some stuff but it is not required unless for some reason the existing housing is not long enough. Example, same rear mechs attach to the housing different then others so depending on what you have and what your going to things might change.

@frostyldn7698 3 года назад

Anyone know the link to the adjustment video?

@jakeford642 Год назад

Can I fit a 35mm tire on this?

@darodcarter2091 Месяц назад

I did that but the cable is stuck

@jake30966 3 года назад

What 10 speed derailleur is compatible with the GX 10 speed shifter ?

@rgmtb 3 года назад

I'd stick with a SRAM just to be safe. I'm not saying you can't mix and match, but I couldn't give you another and feel confident it would work. Just don't want to steer you wrong man.

@jake30966 3 года назад

@@rgmtb Hi , thanks for quick reply , sorry i didn't make it clear what i should have said is what SRAM 10 speed derailleur would work with the GX 10 speed shifter ?

@mtbboy1993 7 лет назад

I put all mountain style clear frame guards on my bikes, it will also protect the frame in a crash so it wont get scraped up, but I had to cut them to fit some places. but you can also use 3m automotive clear vinyl wrap, but it wears out faster. here is Alex Chamberlin 's video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cKQ3BPi0QSU.html But hte problem is that they wear out, So I recommend All mountain style for your bike as you will use it for street. Invis make frame specific wrap, made of 3m automotive wrap: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FyBKiOpiz5o.html

@rgmtb 7 лет назад

Good advice man! Thx!

@greensphinx 3 года назад

My bike is mostly black, so I use 3M electrical tape. On my chainstay, it works pretty well.

@mtbboy1993 3 года назад

@@greensphinxmy bike has a chainstay protector, but front is unprotected, so I want to try the 3M 2228, is that what you tried?

@jayTour.channel 3 года назад

👍👍👍

@ramseysaab6292 3 года назад

i need a derailer and cable 72320 19th ave #b3 desert hot springs, ca. 92241

@Bee-fr7zk Год назад

I hate messing with mtb’s

@ronaldupchurch9752 Год назад

Holds more dodo than smaller ones

@metroqc1091 4 года назад

Haist 😢

@rgmtb 4 года назад

Could I have done something better? I'm open to feedback. Your thoughts?

@johnmetrac2898 2 месяца назад

Too much talking

@rollyrosales300 2 года назад

Too much talking less action

@pattskatoey3139 4 года назад

You talk way too much. 3 minutes in and haven’t seen anything yet.

@1t_wasnt_me 3 года назад

A third of the way into the video and he's still babbling on a whole barrel of crap, thumbs down. Away to find someone that just tells us what we came here to hear, without someone's life bloody story!

@rgmtb 3 года назад

Ouch man! Glad the 916 folks that have this a thumbs up where a bit more thankful.