How To Install A Rear Derailleur. This is an instructional tutorial on how to replace and install a rear bike derailleur. Install the new derailleur in the same position as the old derailleur and tighten the mounting bolt to the appropriate torque based on the derailleurs specifications.
In this video Graham uses both a Shimano and. The first step to installing the new derailleur is a quick visual inspection that the current derailleur hanger is in good shape. There are many different models but they all share the same basic design and functionality.
If your derailleur or rear mech hanger is bashed bent or twisted you may need to.
To know how to install the rear derailleur correctly we have covered the process for you. The rear derailleur is the mechanism that shifts the chain at the rear sprockets. Derailleurs are secured to the bike with a mounting bolt to the frames derailleur hanger. The derailleur is located on the back wheel of your mountain bike hence the name.
