How do I maintain my road bike rear derailleur?

How do I maintain my road bike rear derailleur?

To prolong the life of your derailleur and ensure the smoothest possible operation, it's important to lubricate it regularly. transmission but also to maintain your derailleur. Here's how to perform a thorough cleaning.

  • Time : 1h00
  • Level : Medium
  • Tools : Allen key set | Degreaser/cleaner | Grease | Cloth

Steps

For a thorough cleaning, the derailleur must be removed from the bike.

  1. First, clean the derailleur roughly.
  2. Remove the rollers taking care to mark the mounting direction.
  3. Clean the rollers, clevis and derailleur thoroughly. Probikeshop tip Take the opportunity to check the condition of the rollers and replace them if necessary.
  4. Reassemble at the grease.

Now that your derailleur is perfectly clean, all you have to do is reassemble it on the bike, lubricate your drivetrain and check that everything is working properly. You may need to readjust your derailleur.

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