5 Minute Gear Adjust | How To Set Up Your Mountain Bike Gears Correctly

Gears can seem tricky, but it's quite simple once you understand what each adjustment actually does. Here's Doddy showing you how to get your MTB gears running smoothly in 5 minutes 🔧

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[noahbunger-spiecha]

As a mechanic now I can say that much of my initial experience that got me into my job came from you guys. These skills are quintessential to 70% of what’s going on on your bike. Although I do these sort of things about 40 times on a given day, these videos are fantastic and super educational, and I wouldn’t second guess recommending them to a beginner. Cheers Guys!

[jerryjerrywood]

I’m 60 years old now, and doing more cycling through lockdown. One of my lads is out too on either my road or mountain bike - thus increased wear and tear!
Aged 12 I could strip down a bike, now I’ve forgotten much I knew then, and also bikes are more complex.
These videos are an excellent way of helping solve various problems as they arise, so many thanks for your clarity, technical competence and professionalism!

[churnstyle]

It's getting kinda weird how u guys always make a video that I need right when I need it.

[danielgeorgethecameradude]

This is indeed, something important to know. Life WOULD be hard without GMBN. Just like the shifting, in the end, this video was bang- on precise!

[anthonyallengmai]

Thanks! Using your videoI adjusted my derailleur after fitting new shifters. Very clear and concise advice. You saved me money as well!
Thanks again 😄

[kareem-mokdad-swiss]

It would be worth mentioning that if you cross the chain, you snap it. I had the "chance" to rebuild my 3x9 drive train a few months ago, after breaking the rear mech hanger. Originally, the ninth gear was not working properly, because the mech cable was just freaking loose and the bike shop which I bought the bike from, had apparently no clue. Now, my 12 years old rig works better than brand new. This video is a confirmation that I did a great job. Thank you guys !

[iseiyoulaitre]

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and Automotive Tech. Love the video, my bike has always been a mystery till now. Thanks.

[sarcasmisthelowest]

Hi, quick tip. I was having heaps of shifting problems after descents and on steep climbs but was perfect on the road. Turns out it I hadn’t tightened the quick release leaver sufficiently and the braking and high chain tension was pulling the wheel slightly out of the dropout. Tightened now + a bit of lock tight between the frame and quick release, to be sure. Also best to do your final adjustment on a nice bumpy field. My 1x 12 seems to go out of adjustment every week. Exactly the same bike with a 3x9 every 1 to 3 months!

[darcyphillips]

What a great tutorial, clear & concise... I now know how to adjust my gears, thank you

[scmfilmstoo]

Thank you so much! I was able to readjust so i can switch into my highest gear!

[markisbister]

Very helpful, I now feel confident in adjusting the gears on my kid’s bikes, cheers

[winniewaudo]

This is great video. Just started cycling and I fell off and the derailleur bent. This video is so well put together. Much appreciated.

[gavinstone]

also check your rear hanger and rear derailleur are not bent or damaged as this can mess your gears up too especially after a crash :-)

[jezlanejl]

Explained very well. I didn't even have to watch the full video. By about half way through i got up and finally fixed my gears. Ive watched many utube vids and tried many times to get my gears right but everyone over complicates it. So far I had done more damage than good, but just now i fixed them in 5 min! Thanks buddy.

[kon]

Bruh this guys are so helpful 💪💯 keep it up boys

[forterierocks]

This video came in super handy I just picked up a Giant Pistol 2 at a garage sale for $20 only issue was rear gears didn't shift properly, this video got me up and running quickly. Thank you for the knowledge

[purplekillerpenguin]

Doddy is great at explaining these technical repairs and adjustments

[dangirard]

Just wanted to say thanks. Just saved myself $120.00 or so. After following your tips I just got back from a ride and I don't remember when my gears changed so smoothly. Thanks again and keep posting. Dan

[elpacko]

@gmbntech Great vid! Fiddling with the gears is always something I've avoided. Extremely well explained leaving me feeling confident to try, particularly during this lockdown. I have two twin up fronts which are both out of tune with some of the gear clicks. I will try with my hybrid/ commuter first and if successful, then attempt on my 2018 Scott 710. Cheers Doddy. Lovely job 👍🏼

[Johnwenn]

Tremendous attention to detail explained to the highest quality. Thanks.