Just assembled 2 bikes from a vendor in NY. Both shifters were out of adjustment. This video was spot on and resolved my issues. Seems the vendor would check this prior to shipment. Oh well. You are a great help. Thanks
I have a Marin bike that uses this Shimano gear. A while ago, the tire went flat and had to be replaced. Since then, the gears would jump between speeds. I brought the bike to a store today and so far it seems to be okay now. If I have this problem again, I will try to adjust it myself. Thanks for this informative video!
Thank you, you made it so easy to understand how to adjust the gearing. I have an issue with my new bike which should have been sorted out by the bicycle shop. After watching this video, I will do it myself. Keep those videos coming and take care.
Your video is the best to show every detail of the process on how to fix the problem. It's much better than the one recommended by the technical support of the bike vendor I bought from. Thank you very much.
Thanks!!! 😁I was able to fix my jammed up 3 speed myself...which saved me time (taking it ti bike shop) and $$$. This is the best video because it is the only one I saw that mentioned removing the whole shifter, which is what mine needed. Mine got messed up when front handlebars got turned all the way around after transport - it pulled the whole cable too tight all the way to the end.
Thank you so much! I just bought a new bike online & was so disappointed that the shifter clearly wasn't working. Since I'd never seen a shifter like this (& neither had a friend I asked to help me), I was worried getting the problem solved would be difficult. Your video makes me feel like I can probably do this myself 😁
Thanks bruv this is a confusing adjustment to make and you covered everything. Shimano specs says it isn't waterproof! Explains why mine is now seized after riding it in -20c through salty slush for 5 years. Sometimes it would freeze solid too because it got moisture in it. Surprised it didn't die sooner
Are you serious that it is not waterproof? That does it I can’t get that igh. I seen on another video that it is noisy as well, so this new information seals my decision on passing on purchasing a bike with it.
@@buffalomind6838 Yes if you go to their site you can dig around and find the specs. It worked fine in rain for me but once it flash froze it would seize up. I rode it a lot though and parked around outside. Still....
@@paul6925 Thanks for the speedy response. I’m thinking it more thoroughly now that I am concerned with igh’s possibly not being waterproof, and the sound is also a big concern. Another up question have you ever hit the shister box in the back?
Thank you! I had tryed this before following a different tutorial but the problem was that the shifter was way too lose... You solved my problem, and saved my bike a trip to the repair shop!
Great video, presented like clockwork including intentional drops and recovery. I've just done a basic service of my Nexus 3sp, now I want to strip it back like you did. I'm not game to get into the planetary though. Probably just soak it in oil and put it back in?
This is why I love TH-cam. Super helpful video, thank you. My only question, why wouldn't you make sure the shifter is seated correctly on the lug FIRST, prior to trying to adjust w/ the barrel nut? Cheers.
Sorry to hear that. Sounds like the threads are worn on the hex screw. Dont have experience with fixing threads. I would just replace the whole shifter unit. Price should be 15 usd or even under.
Mr. Home Engineer !!! 👍👍👍👍 EXCEPTIONALLY EXCELLENT VIDEO !! Perfect Sir !! Short, Very Informative AND ADDRESSES EVERYTHING I could ever need to know about my SHIMANO Nexus 3-Speed Twist Shifter 👌😁✌️🪂🪂👍 great great job !!!! ñAmAsTé 🙏
Super clear video. Thank you. In my case for some reason I can not even shift. Just bought bike with Shimano Nexus and shifter is stuck on gear 1 (shifter on the handle bar) and i can't turn the rubber wheel. I don't want to brake it so I don't turn with all the force but it doesn't seem to work. Can you help?
You got a great video here. I just bought a bicycle that has a Nexus that looks similar to the one in your video but with the same adjustments. Mine shifts through all the gears but second and third gear is a bit noisier. First gear is really quiet. So I think it just needs a slight adjustment. Great job!
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Hi I have a little question for you: the bell crank (this grey thing you are showing in your video) of my Nexus 3 is cracked. If I buy a new one, do you think I can replace it without changing any other part of the shifter? I not good with repairing stuff but I think if i only have to replace that grey thing, it shouldn't be so difficult.
Hi, sorry I'm not familiar repairing that part. The grey thing I call a spring in the video should be easy enough to change if you can find the part somewhere. So I would recommend trying it if the part isn't expensive. Still wondering is something stuck on the other side if that part in between cracked.
@@Homeneer Hi, sorry that actually the whole thing that you call the shifter unit that was cracked. I brought my bike at the bike shop tho change my rear tyre and one week later the shifter just srpung out of my bike.That part is a little bit cracked so it can't be fixed on the bike again. I have to buy a new unit, what a shame. Anyway thanks for the info!
Oh okay. I think those are sold for around 15eur as a package including the shifter on the handlebar. Most likely you can just change the "shifter unit" and use the old wire and shifter. I would expect it to be a quite easy DIY fix.
I can’t get the yellow indicator to move unless I shift it at the handle. When it’s first gear it sits perfectly in the middle like it should when it’s in second gear. The yellow indicator is too far in, but I can’t get it to move. Is it okay to oil inside the box? Thanks, a subscriber
Sorry I don't know. If they sell them for that model then yes. Otherwise wouldn't mess with it because shifters are often very precise about the cable pull amount.
Question, I have an old folding bike,a 3 speed sturmey archer that has a pin going in the hub. Would this Nexus one fit my bike? It is a universal uni sport fold up bike, maybe from early to mid 1980s
Sorry I dont know. I recently fixed a 11 speed and discovered that the different brands have different distances between the sprockets. So my guess is mixing brands will not work. If the bike has a sturmey archer rear hub most likely it needs a shifter unit from the same brand.
how do you think, can this help with chain constantly dropping? I have brand new folding bike with nexus 3 and chain drops anoying me.. Btw thanks for specific video on specific gear, thumbs up!
Thank you, this was perfectly explained. I’m an old BMX guy so anything but single speed gearing is foreign to me. 👍🏼
Welcome
same here... nexus 3 speed is magic!
Just assembled 2 bikes from a vendor in NY. Both shifters were out of adjustment. This video was spot on and resolved my issues. Seems the vendor would check this prior to shipment. Oh well. You are a great help. Thanks
Thanks for the feedback 🙂
I have a Marin bike that uses this Shimano gear. A while ago, the tire went flat and had to be replaced. Since then, the gears would jump between speeds. I brought the bike to a store today and so far it seems to be okay now. If I have this problem again, I will try to adjust it myself. Thanks for this informative video!
Thank you, you made it so easy to understand how to adjust the gearing. I have an issue with my new bike which should have been sorted out by the bicycle shop. After watching this video, I will do it myself. Keep those videos coming and take care.
Thanks for the positive feedback 😊
Very good, explanation of the problem & how to fix it
Thanks
Your video is the best to show every detail of the process on how to fix the problem. It's much better than the one recommended by the technical support of the bike vendor I bought from. Thank you very much.
Thanks for the feedback 🙂
Thank you. Your video helped me understand a little more about the Nexus hub.
Great to hear that.
Thanks!!! 😁I was able to fix my jammed up 3 speed myself...which saved me time (taking it ti bike shop) and $$$. This is the best video because it is the only one I saw that mentioned removing the whole shifter, which is what mine needed. Mine got messed up when front handlebars got turned all the way around after transport - it pulled the whole cable too tight all the way to the end.
Great to hear that. It's always so rewarding when one can solve something like this by one self.
Thank you so much! I just bought a new bike online & was so disappointed that the shifter clearly wasn't working. Since I'd never seen a shifter like this (& neither had a friend I asked to help me), I was worried getting the problem solved would be difficult. Your video makes me feel like I can probably do this myself 😁
Glad I could help!
Thanks bruv this is a confusing adjustment to make and you covered everything.
Shimano specs says it isn't waterproof! Explains why mine is now seized after riding it in -20c through salty slush for 5 years. Sometimes it would freeze solid too because it got moisture in it. Surprised it didn't die sooner
Thanks for the positive feedback 😊
Are you serious that it is not waterproof? That does it I can’t get that igh. I seen on another video that it is noisy as well, so this new information seals my decision on passing on purchasing a bike with it.
@@buffalomind6838 Yes if you go to their site you can dig around and find the specs. It worked fine in rain for me but once it flash froze it would seize up. I rode it a lot though and parked around outside. Still....
@@paul6925 Thanks for the speedy response. I’m thinking it more thoroughly now that I am concerned with igh’s possibly not being waterproof, and the sound is also a big concern.
Another up question have you ever hit the shister box in the back?
@@buffalomind6838 nexus 8 might be different I’m not sure. Good luck!
Thank you so much this video saved me from a trip to the repair shop.
Great to hear that
will try youR suggestion and return with the results Bill
Excellent 👌
Thank you! I had tryed this before following a different tutorial but the problem was that the shifter was way too lose... You solved my problem, and saved my bike a trip to the repair shop!
Great to hear that
Great video, presented like clockwork including intentional drops and recovery. I've just done a basic service of my Nexus 3sp, now I want to strip it back like you did. I'm not game to get into the planetary though. Probably just soak it in oil and put it back in?
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. This is my first bicycle with this gear system and it has helped me service it.
Great to hear that 🤗
thanks for this ! i have to fix one of these today , in fact. the first time ever. this helps me a tonne !
Great to hear that
Problem solved! Thank you for such straight forward easy to follow video.
You're welcome
Thank you! I have same Nexus shifter and Im struggling to shift. I will try your method!
Did it work?
@@Homeneer yes it did! Thank you! 😄
Very helpful. Worked like a charm, easy to understand
Great
Thanks very useful and helped me to solve an issue with my wife's bike
Great to hear that 🤗
Thank you so much, my wife is so happy now 😊
My pleasure 😊
that was really simple and clear! Thanks
Great to hear that 🙂
Thank you! This was the perfect video tutorial and I was easily able to fix the issue on my bike! ❤
Great to hear!
Thank you so much for your easy, concise instruction. ❤
Glad it was helpful!
This is why I love TH-cam. Super helpful video, thank you. My only question, why wouldn't you make sure the shifter is seated correctly on the lug FIRST, prior to trying to adjust w/ the barrel nut? Cheers.
Good point. I'm a beginner as well so learned that during filming.
Thank you! Helped solve my problem immediately
Your welcome
Hello I am unable to keep the nexus system from popping off the frame. The hex screw spins and spins and will not bite down. Please help.
Sorry to hear that. Sounds like the threads are worn on the hex screw. Dont have experience with fixing threads. I would just replace the whole shifter unit. Price should be 15 usd or even under.
Mr. Home Engineer !!! 👍👍👍👍 EXCEPTIONALLY EXCELLENT VIDEO !!
Perfect Sir !! Short, Very Informative AND ADDRESSES EVERYTHING I could ever need to know about my SHIMANO Nexus 3-Speed Twist Shifter 👌😁✌️🪂🪂👍 great great job !!!! ñAmAsTé 🙏
Thanks for the positive feedback
Great video: hard facts, several scenarios, good explained.
Much appreciated!
Do you guys usually put grease on your chains?
Hands down the nicest bike I've ever owned, it ...
Do you mean the Kona Rove? Just s bit strange the comment is on shifter adjustment video
Very helpful..I had the same problem with my gear...I follow what u did and fix it..thankyou so much
You're welcome
Thank you for the information. I was able to fix my problem!
Awesome
Super clear video. Thank you. In my case for some reason I can not even shift. Just bought bike with Shimano Nexus and shifter is stuck on gear 1 (shifter on the handle bar) and i can't turn the rubber wheel. I don't want to brake it so I don't turn with all the force but it doesn't seem to work. Can you help?
Sorry not familiar with that issue
You got a great video here. I just bought a bicycle that has a Nexus that looks similar to the one in your video but with the same adjustments. Mine shifts through all the gears but second and third gear is a bit noisier. First gear is really quiet. So I think it just needs a slight adjustment. Great job!
Hope you got your bike adjusted
omg!! thanks so much man! it saved me soo much frustration! my bike is all good now! great vid! :D :D
Great to hear that. I'm so glad to hear feedback that this video helped out.
Tom !!! Agreed 10,000% !!!! I can Now RIDE with my pup !!!!👍👍🪂🪂🪂 & Fly Like the WIND 👌🖐️✌️😎.....
So very Greateful he TOOK OFF the assembly 😶🤕😵😣🤔🥺⛱️🌴⛱️🎵🎶🇵🇷
Beach Time & Tunes 🌴⛱️🌴⛱️🎵🎶🎵🇵🇷
Hi I have a little question for you: the bell crank (this grey thing you are showing in your video) of my Nexus 3 is cracked. If I buy a new one, do you think I can replace it without changing any other part of the shifter? I not good with repairing stuff but I think if i only have to replace that grey thing, it shouldn't be so difficult.
Hi, sorry I'm not familiar repairing that part. The grey thing I call a spring in the video should be easy enough to change if you can find the part somewhere. So I would recommend trying it if the part isn't expensive. Still wondering is something stuck on the other side if that part in between cracked.
@@Homeneer Hi, sorry that actually the whole thing that you call the shifter unit that was cracked. I brought my bike at the bike shop tho change my rear tyre and one week later the shifter just srpung out of my bike.That part is a little bit cracked so it can't be fixed on the bike again. I have to buy a new unit, what a shame.
Anyway thanks for the info!
Oh okay. I think those are sold for around 15eur as a package including the shifter on the handlebar. Most likely you can just change the "shifter unit" and use the old wire and shifter. I would expect it to be a quite easy DIY fix.
Have you ever had the problem of the shifter popping off the wheel but while riding ? Keeps popping off
Not really. Did you tighten the hex key and still popping off? If yes, I suspect the hex bolt or threads have gone bad. Could that be the case?
Thank you for the quick reply I’ll have a look thanks
Hope you find the problem and find a fix for it
I can’t get the yellow indicator to move unless I shift it at the handle. When it’s first gear it sits perfectly in the middle like it should when it’s in second gear. The yellow indicator is too far in, but I can’t get it to move. Is it okay to oil inside the box? Thanks, a subscriber
Thank you! It saved me a lot of trouble.
You're welcome!
Thank you bro. Really informative and simple. Love it!
thank you, it helped alot! now i can fix the shifting on my 16" folding bike :-)
Great!
How do you like 3 speed bicycle?
I think the internal hub gear 3 speeds are great. Easy to maintain and reliable.
That was very simple. Thank you.
Welcome
Thanks for video...its really helpful
Most welcome 😊
How would you replace the cable?
is it possible to replace the twist grip shifter with bar end shifters? I just got a bike with this shifter but want to restyle the cockpit
Sorry I don't know. If they sell them for that model then yes. Otherwise wouldn't mess with it because shifters are often very precise about the cable pull amount.
Spot on and very helpful. Thank you
Your welcome
Thank you! Just fixed my fiancée's gazelle :)
Awesome
I knew it right then. Thanks for the clarification 😊
Good to hear that
Thank you for a wonderful and useful video!
Glad it was helpful!
Question, I have an old folding bike,a 3 speed sturmey archer that has a pin going in the hub. Would this Nexus one fit my bike? It is a universal uni sport fold up bike, maybe from early to mid 1980s
Sorry I dont know. I recently fixed a 11 speed and discovered that the different brands have different distances between the sprockets. So my guess is mixing brands will not work. If the bike has a sturmey archer rear hub most likely it needs a shifter unit from the same brand.
The principal for adjusting might be the same.
@@Homeneer Its a shimano hub,made in Japan, 3 speed with a part that screws on to the hub. Does this nexus one screw on?
@@Homeneer Mine is like this one at the 2 minute 40 mark th-cam.com/video/W9IIQdUc3Rk/w-d-xo.html
Sorry, that looks quite different. I doubt the nexus shifter would fit on it. Nexus slides on.
So I followed these instructions but my issue still remains. 1st gear jumps into second, but 2 and 3 are fine. The indicator is alligned. Any ideas?
Sorry haven't come across that issue.
Did you make sure the shifter unit is pressed firmly in place like in my video?
@@Homeneer I actually fixed the issue by pulling it out slightly. Yeah I don't know but it seems to working fine now.
Thank you for the information , keep going
Thanks
very clear explanation .. I will follow
Thanks
Thank you so much!! This was exactly my problem! : )
Glad it helped
great info, try to fix it tomorrow.
Did it work?
@@Homeneer Yes, it worked. Took some time though.
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Great video, just what i needed 👍👍
Great to hear that
Thank you this was very helpful.
Great to hear that 😊
Thought it had to be in 1st gear not 2nd gear for the alignment... Ty! :)
Great I was able to help
Thank you, this solved my problem!
Your welcome
Thank you, you made it short and instructive,no BS, perfect
You're welcome
thanks!! i was able to fix my bike
Great to hear that
Thanks you 👌
Welcome 😊
Thanks, this was exactly what was needed.
Great to hear that 🙂
Thak you, you explined so easy.
Glad it was helpful!
Great howto! Thanks bud, ride on!
Clear and concise, thank you 👍
Your welcome
Problem solved - very nice hint - thank you !!! LIKE
Your welcome
I will try to fix my gear to perfection now 😀
Awesome
Merci beaucoup from France !
Welcome
Great video. Thanks
You are welcome!
Thanks! This worked for me.
Great to hear that
Thank your veru much! It was very helplful :)
Great to hear that.
On need drum brake on nexus 3 speed
Mine keep falling off even when I try to tighten it on , can anyone help?
Did you check the previous comment? Is your case similar?
Amazing video!
Thanks
Thank you, you helped me
You are welcome!
@@Homeneer after whachting your video I bought a folding bike with a nexus shifter.
Thank you for the great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video👍👍
Thanks
Jaha, piti neuvoa tuttavaa ja löysin sinun opastefilmisi. 🇫🇮
Hieno juttu
Thank you . Very helpfull.❤
You're welcome
super helpful thanks!
You're welcome
Good fix. Thank you.
You're welcome
RAD. that will help if I need to adjust
Good to hear that 🙂
how do you think, can this help with chain constantly dropping?
I have brand new folding bike with nexus 3 and chain drops anoying me..
Btw thanks for specific video on specific gear, thumbs up!
Hi,
in my experience the chain drops due to it being loose. Check my other video for fixing this:
th-cam.com/video/JMdihKgC9LA/w-d-xo.html
Good video, thanks
You're welcome
Thank you very much!
You're welcome
easy. thanks man.
Your welcome and thanks for the feedback
Great! Thank you!
You are welcome!
I have a bike 3-speed every time when I paddle it keeps changing what do I have to do to fix that,
Thanks for sharing
Your welcome
thanks - v clear.
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Thanks
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Thank you
Welcome
Awesome.
Thanks
Thank you sir
Very useful
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Excellant
Thanks