Front Derailleur - Advanced Troubleshooting

If you're trying to perfect your front shifting, but basic adjustments just aren't cutting it, we'll show you some of the possible sources of your problems, as well as the ways you can address them.

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Video contents:
00:00 Preliminary Info
00:40 Cable System
02:00 Bent Cage
02:24 Chainring Wear & Damage


➤ Tools & materials used:
• CL-1 Synthetic Blend Chain Lube - http://www.parktool.com/product/synth...
• PH-1 P-Handle Hex Wrench Set - http://www.parktool.com/product/p-han...
• PAW-6 Adjustable Wrench - http://www.parktool.com/product/adjus...
• PTD-6 Preset Torque Driver - http://www.parktool.com/product/prese...

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➤ More Derailleur Repair Help:
• How a Front Derailleur Works ▶︎    • How a Front Derailleur Works  
• How a Rear Derailleur Works ▶︎    • How a Rear Derailleur Works  
• How to Adjust a Front Derailleur ▶︎    • How to Adjust a Front Derailleur  
• How to Adjust a Rear Derailleur ▶︎    • How to Adjust a Rear Derailleur – Lim...  
• Rear Derailleur - Advanced Troubleshooting ▶︎    • Rear Derailleur - Advanced Troublesho...  
• How To Align a Derailleur Hanger Using the DAG-2.2 ▶︎    • How to Align a Derailleur Hanger Usin...