How to adjust and set-up a front derailleur: Pro tips and step by step guide

Front derailleur set-up is often viewed as a complex and scary process and as such something to be left to the pro mechanics and not the DIYer, but in this video Stu shows it's really not rocket science and anyone can do it.
Follow his advice and simple steps and you will be able to have your front mech shifting sweetly, and most importantly eliminate any nasty chain rubbing, in no time.

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[jacka]

Best setup video I've seen on the front derailleur anywhere. Very thorough. Thanks!

[Dice_weiss]

The simple tip of disconnecting the cable first and foremost would’ve saved me 2 hours of fidgeting with mine if I only had watched your video… appreciate it!

[frunkiss]

This is by far the best guide on this subject. I spent hours trying to get my shifting fixed to no avail. But after watching this video, within minutes I got everything dialed in perfectly. Amazing, thank you! For me, I think the key was setting the limit screws before connecting the cable.

[gedvalaitis]

This is the best video on F derailer setup.
I have just now mastered the understanding.
What made some videos confusing at first: I didn't know the front derailer spring moves it IN, without cable tension, and rear derailleur, goes outward without tension.

If someone does not understand the effect of cable tension, they may not be able to set-up derailer, just by limit screws and indexing rear with barrel adjuster.

You covered cable tension well.
Thanks

[danman]

Best explanation yet. You're the only one who provides a systematic way of adjusting this mechanism properly, including the cable. I would have like to have seen more overhead shots of the final position of your derailleur after the adjustment though. Nevertheless, you've described it well. Thanks very much for your efforts here. Very handy and I now have something I can actually use to fix this pesky adjustment issue I'm having.

[jonathansmith-mqhv]

I’ve watched about ten videos trying to work out how to adjust my front derailleur. This is the best- thanks very much!

[brendanfleming]

I followed this guide when fitting a new derailleur to my road bike; it was a different type to the flawed original (Shimano Sora) and I have to say this guide helped me out completely - easy to follow for placement and adjustment. Smooth shifting is restored. Actually, any shifting is restored, as the Sora is notorious for broken springs - meaning it's stuck in the lowest setting. Not any more though!

[Lovely-elf]

Rarely comment on YouTube videos. This instructional video is hands down the best I've found on mastering front derailleur issues.

Great work.

[peterfrehner]

Very simple and easy to follow instructional steps for the set up of the front derailleur. Worked out perfectly for the bike I was working on. cheers Peter Frehner

[roncooke]

When i watched your video a couple of weeks ago I noticed your bike Park stand fixed directly to the wall a brilliant idea, I had recently cleared an area in my workshop and have a spare stand and i fitted it,
only used for one bike and i carnt get on with bike parallel to the wall, my main bike stand l just press a button it goes up and and i can work on both sides of the bike which is great, working on ebikes a lot and quite heavy so the electric lift is a big help. So back to drawing board on my spare stand.
Great video

[radicalrick]

*You need to change the title to "How to become an expert in (whatever topic you're talking about) in 15 minutes, etc...* *_Thank You so much for your help._*

[samshiles]

Finally, a proper explanation. Thanks so much, I was about to give up and buy a car 😂

[leegallaher]

Watched the vid. Have just sorted my clackety-clacking, non-up-shifting front derailleur. Thank you very much!

[deniscresswell]

Spent nearly £100 gear cables and outers labour that's why I'm here to learn and save some money.... brilliant video will give it a try

[bbulliard]

yours is the only video that I could find that helped me to set my derailleur correctly. thank you so much

[christianaspas]

I've pulled my hair and looked at so many guides, this is the best one! Thank you!

[ridelive]

After watching garbage video from Park Tool I came here and it was straight to the point. Thanks mate. Nice job.

[kurtcampbell]

Beautifully explained! I will be back often to re-educate myself on this setup. Thank You!

[lukekennedy]

Thanks - you helped me when all the other videos didn't

[andyzehner]

Two things: First, thanks because this was a useful instructional video. Second, please post another video doing your impression of Michael Caine.