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Adjusting Bike Derailleur

derailleur


The mechanism on a bicycle used to move the chain from one sprocket (gear) to another; The entire gearset on a bicycle with such a mechanism


(Say: dee - ray - lure) - Also called a "shifter" or in England, a "mech," a derailleur is a mechanism that literally derails the chain moving it to another cog or chainring. There are rear and front derailleurs. The rear shifts the chain across the cogs.


A bicycle mechanism that moves the chain out and up, allowing it to shift to different cogs


Derailleur gears are a variable-ratio transmission system commonly used on bicycles, consisting of a chain, multiple sprockets of different sizes, and a mechanism to move the chain from one sprocket to another.

adjusting


Adapt or become used to a new situation


Alter or move (something) slightly in order to achieve the desired fit, appearance, or result


Permit small alterations or movements so as to allow a desired fit, appearance, or result to be achieved


(adjust) alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; "Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels"


(adjust) align: place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight; "align the car with the curb"; "align the sheets of paper on the table"


(adjust) adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions; "We must adjust to the bad economic situation"

bike


motorcycle: a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame


A bicycle or motorcycle


bicycle: a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals


bicycle: ride a bicycle