Indexing Gears In 7 Simple Steps

Indexing gears in simple steps.

Thirty years ago indexed gears wasn't even a thing. Now it's something that many cyclists struggle with. Learn how to set up your indexing with our step-by-step guide and you'll be on your way to gear heaven.

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Indexing gears on bicycle:

00:00 - Start
00:07 - Introduction
00:23 - Why is it important to have the gears indexed properly?
00:41 - How to troubleshoot your gears?
01:09 - Parts of the derailleur
01:13 - Limit screws
01:40 - B-tension screw
01:53 - Barrel adjuster
01:56 - How to shift the gears
02:15 - Indexing the rear gears in 7 easy steps
02:19 - 1. Shifting the gears to the highest gear
02:27 - 2. Loosening the cable on the rear derailleur
02:36 - 3. Resetting barrel adjuster
02:48 - 4. Removing slack from the rear gear cable
03:13 - 5. Setting up the B-tension screw
03:54 - 6. Adjusting the rear gears
05:10 - 7. Testing the rear gears
05:29 - Indexing the front gears in 6 easy steps
05:33 - 1. Shifting the rear gears to the highest gear
05:38 - 2. Loosening the cable on the front derailleur
05:42 - 3. Resetting barrel adjuster
05:55 - 4. Removing slack from the front gear cable
06:15 - 6. Adjusting the rear gears
07:44 - 6. Testing the gears
08:04 - Outro

[Tom-temu]

Yet again, another of your very informative videos giving clear information that I for one have followed step by step while adjusting the gears. I'm happy with the results now, thank you.

[geelongrc]

Super video. Thank you! My issues with indexing was that every time I adjusted the barrel adjuster, at the next ride I had to do it again. Resetting the barrel adjuster and also resetting the cable length as you’ve said has helped! Problem solved :)

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