Emma asked ... Foot pedal smoking?    |    Morne asked ... My defy dtl 125 toploader?    |    Ernie asked ... How to fix gearchange ldv maxus van 2006?    |    Cuckoo asked ... Changing batteries on a fixed bt corded phone?    |    Marc Nollid asked ... Nissan Micra mk 5 2018 rear seat mecanism?    |    Click here to ask your question

Bike gears?

How do I increase the tensioning on the rear derailleur changer (Shimano)?
David Birt, May 2013
Look where the cable goes in. There is a knob, normaly black plastic.

You need to pull it and turn to do fine adjustments. It's spring loaded to engage on blocking notches to prevent it from unintentionaly turning.

Turning counterclockwise will increase the cable's tention and pull the derailleur toward the low (bigger) gears.

Electro, July 2013
link Click here to see other fixes for Shimano.