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Workshop: Troubleshooting Shimano gears

6 Rear gear cable tension needs adjusting

  • 1 Chain comes off or won't go onto big chainring
  • 1 Chain comes off or won't go onto big chainring
  • 2 Chain comes off or won't go onto small chainring
  • 3 Chain rubs on derailleur cage on middle chainwheel of a triple
  • 4 Chain comes off or won't go onto small rear sprocket
  • 4 Chain comes off or won't go onto small rear sprocket
  • 5 Chain won't go on or comes off large rear sprocket or chain/rear derailleur
  • 6 Rear gear cable tension needs adjusting
  • 6 Hanger alignment incorrect
  • 6 Cables need replacing
  • 6 Cables need replacing
  • 7 Chain jumping on sprockets
  • 7 Chain jumping on sprockets

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6 Rear gear cable tension needs adjusting

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