@@armyguy91357 the barrels are for fine tuning. You need to use the other screws to get it close enough to where the barrel adjusters will actually do something.
Thank you, I'm still getting used to working on a bike with a camera strapped to my chest, while saying out loud what I'm doing. It gets a little easier with practice.😀👍
I followed your very clear instructions and…viola!! Perfect up & down shifts 😊. Thanks again and please keep doing maintenance videos. I find them invaluable.
Unfortunately, I was not as fortunate. Mine now is worse. It now goes off onto inside right pedal axis. I was advised by the manufacturer and others on TH-cam not to f**k with this as the Shimano front derailleur is not perfect in all shifting gears. Sorry I did it now!!!
Thanks for your valuable vids. The issue I am having it shifts fine from 7th down to first gear. The issue I have is from 7th gear going into 6th. Won’t shift to 6th. If I hit the switch to 5th it will go in to 6th than right into 5th. Have an anything I can check. All looks in line. Don’t think anything is bent. Bike is new have only 14 miles on it. Regards, JT
Thank you very much. I was trying to find this model it helped me fix my derailleur. I was worried i needed to take my bike in!! Took me a minute how i fixed my problem but this video helped me LOTS!
Very informative and professional. It's so refreshing to watch some well made videos of Ebike mechanical repairs and adjustments performed by someone who actually seems to know what they are doing. Thanks for the tutorials!
Great video. Local shop wants $35 to adjust the derailleur. Bike is brand new straight out of the box. I had to unbend the guard but I'm still getting chattering between gears and sometimes it takes a long time to shift between some of the gears. This video makes it easy to see the interaction between the different adjustments. My biggest question - can I do these adjustments with the bike upside down or does gravity play a major role in how the shifting works? The only stand I have is one of those $30 stands that hold the rear wheel up by the chainstays but it says it's only rated to support 30 pounds. I don't know if the back part of the bike will put that much weight on the stand but last thing I need is for the bike to come crashing down so I'd rather just flip it upside down if possible. This brings me back to my old BMX days almost 40 years ago. I used to be able to disassemble, reassemble, adjust, tune, etc... bikes while blindfolded. Fast forward 40 years and old age and suddenly this all feels completely foreign and new again.
That thought about practice and patience, is the best, I patiently watched your video over and over, then practiced, trying not to turn everything too much, now 1st works on the 11 tooth and 7th works on the 34 tooth. Whew!
That's great! I applaud you for trying. Rear derailleurs are tricky, but it sounds like you figured it out. Just FYI - Your first gear should be the 34, and 7th gear is 11. The 34 is your lowest (1st) gear
Great video! I've just bought the Lectric XP 2.0, and I am very green to bike repairs, and this is very thorough and I'm confident to do the adjustment! God bless you!
That's fantastic! I keep adding more repair videos every week. You can also let me know if you are struggling with any bike issues 👍 (Great channel name btw!)
Your videos are a fantastic help for me and my new Lectric XP 2.0 ST. Shifting with the stock deraileur after watching/adjusting is pretty darn smooth. Hard to image an upgrade will make a big difference. Need to ride and get a feel for performance. Thank you
Until this video I always thought that the first adjustment should be to tighten the actual cable by undoing the 8m bolt that clamps down the cable. Thanks for the clear instructions.
Great vid very helpful. I have it shifting smooth and no noise, I think my derailer is shot, I cant seem to go from 1st to 2nd. Once I shift to 3rd it hits second then goes fine through the gears but will not hit 7th. It will only go up to 6th.
All your vids are great. New to e-bikes and have a new XP 3.0. Figuring everything on the 2.0 as far as the derailleur and freewheel is about the same. JT
thanks for the video. ive been trying to figure out this issue for days now, dont remember any other video explaining the importance of the rear mount being straight. that fixed my issue almost immediately.
Thanks for this video. Probably the most simple and easy to understand video on derailleur ive seen. I do have a question though. I have a Heybike with exactly the same shifter and derailleur and id like to switch to a rapid shifter with paddles. Can you recommend a affordable rapid shifter that will work with the Tourney derailleur, that ill be able to install with my original thumb throttle, and still be able to reach the rapid shifter paddles. As you know, the thumb throttle is about a half inch to ¾" wide and there's some distance away from the shifter and the hand grip.
Wow! I've needed to know this my entire life, but have always been intimidated by bicycle mechanics. Well done and very helpful! I have what I need to adjust the deraiilleur on my brand new Lectric XP.
Thank you so much for such a clear demonstration. I am having trouble with my new freewheel skipping a bit and i think i just learned how to fix it. I also just subscribed to your channel. Thank you very much!
Great video...thank you for helping all of us out! However, I bought an Electric XP 3.0 a few days ago, and it will not shift into 6th or 7th gear qt all, even after following your instructions. Any advice?
You explained the procedures for adjusting rear derailleurs the best yet. Can you direct me to adjusting front derailleur and if so, when would you need to?
very good tutorial thanks!! i have the same change system and i have a question: my shifter is not working for some reason and i need to change it, and everywhere they say before this operation to move the chain to the smallest gear. But as i said my shifter is not working and the chain is locked on the second gear from up. How can i move the chain to the smaller gear without using the shifter before replace it? Or it's not necessary and after i change the shifter the chain will drop down automatically? thanks in advance if you will answer me. Anyway i will follow your tutorial for all the regulations after the replacement of the shifter.
WOW! My xp 2.0 came in today and after unboxing and charging I went for a ride, Gears would not shift. Found this video and realized that the steel protector is COMPLETELY BENT in and shoved against my barrel adjustor, also causing my derailer to be pressed on my back tire............. It's very thick steel and it cannot be "unbent" not sure what to do. I contacted support but its sunday and tomorrow is a holiday :(
Put some power into it and bend that thing outwardl It's ok to make it bend. You won't hurt it. Sometimes it can get bent in the wrong direction during shipping.
@@PedalWithPower: I'm 6'2 190 lbs strong guy, I cannot budge it with my fingies. I'll go try and leverage it somehow. I just found the EXACT issue listed on their website lol
@@mudpuppy8740 throw it in a vise if you have one or put it down on concrete and grab a hammer and hit it where it bends on each side back and forth and if you have a torch you can heat it up some and it will bend a lot easier or just buy a new one
@@ferguson8143: I ended up having my large brother hold down the bike while I pulled with all my strength, pulled him with the bike but got it unbent lol
Holy F*ck! My brand new e-bike has the shimano 7 gear tourney derailleur. It doesn't actually slip into 1st gear at all and when I'm in 7th it likes to try and jump out back to 6th. This just made my life so much easier, Thanks!
Just a comment on that round plastic piece on the Folding Stand... After I saw you can just throw that away, I thought it was part of the Stand... I removed mind, snap off, snap on... I saw small Road Grime & Pitted Marks from the front wheel... The frame behind that piece was clean... And the derailleur is low and in line of Road Grime Spray!... Small pebbles and such... So I cleaned it off and put it back on... Safe Riding, RIDE ON!...
What happens if you run out of adjustments on the barrel adjuster? I mean like if you screw it all the way out and still don't get the correct adjustment?
I have the step-thru 2.0 with 170 miles on it and I just noticed it's not going into 7th gear. (I don't really pedal much since I had back surgery a couple months ago) Now that I'm feeling better, I wanted to start pedaling again. So, I will be using your video exclusively to fix it. Thanks a bunch for your videos! So I did everything in your video and I still can't get 7th gear. The derailer hanger doesn't appear to be bent or have any damage. The front screw is screwed out and the barrel screw turned completely screwed in. Any ideas? I'd be happy to send pictures if I could. I don't live near a bike shop so that may not be an option for me.
@@PedalWithPower Hey, thanks for the reply. I figured it out (finally), about a half hour ago. When I first got the bike it came with a flat rear tire (for free) and I took the hanger off 'cause it seemed easier, only I mounted the hanger wrong, and it would hit the frame as it went into 7th. What a dummy, sigh. All fixed and adjusted!
I have the same bike.. shifting is fine but when it shift to the largest cog the chain is rubbing on the tire side wall..do you know how i could fix this?
The steel protector messed up mine. 😭 my shift works but on the bar in shows wrong number. Now I see your metal. I releazed I bended it alot till it reached the derail
I upgraded the freewheel sprocket with the 11-34 one that you point to in another of your excellent videos. The install went great. I did needed to adjust the derailer, with the new 11-34 freewheel it would drop in-between the first gear sprocket and the wheel. After watching this video I was able to adjust the derailer perfectly. It goes into 1st gear and 7th gear with no issues now, however, going from 5th to 6th gear it jumps like the chain slips then falls into place. Shifting into all other gears is smooth and going from 6th to 5th is smooth. How can I fix this? is the new free wheel defective?
You can inspect the freewheel on that gear and check for any bent teeth on the cog. Also, make sure nothing is stuck in the gearing. Usually, if there is a shifting issue in the middle gears, it the cable tension that needs to be adjusted
Hi Guillermo, it may just be cable tension. You can try backing out the barrel adjuster on the derailleur a little and see if that helps. Unfortunately, there could be a few things causing this, from a bent chain link, a bent derailleur, a worn out freewheel, cracked shift housing... It's hard for me to tell without seeing your bike in person.
Shifting from high gear (small cog) to low gear(bigger cog) works fine but shifting from low gear to high gear is kind of rough and I can feel the jolt. How can I fix it?
I have to say thanks, your videos are the most educational for the 2.0. I have replaced the freewheel Adjusted the derailer, and breaks, put in the tannus Armour. and soon the hydraulic brakes. Keep the up the great work.
Excellent video, well done! I just received my new Lectric XP 2.0 and believe the derailleur is not installed correctly. I cannot shift into the highest gear because the "high" limiter screw contacts the guard's forward bar, preventing the derailleur from moving any farther. I reported the problem to Lectric and am awaiting a response. Anyone else have this problem?
Thanks, David! Go ahead and bend the black metal derailleur guard out and away from the bike. Sometimes during shipping, these can get bent inward and prevent the derailleur from going all the way into the highest gear.
@@PedalWithPower I bent the guard as you suggested, and problem solved! I was also able to eliminate the chain chatter per your instructions, so double thanks!
Questrion: So, if the chain needs to drop to the lowest gear but doesn't, the barrel adjuster at the derailleur is turned CLOCKWISE to add tension to the shifter cable. And if the issue is getting the chain to move up to the lowest gear, tension to the shifter cable is added in that case by turning the barrel adjuster COUNTER-CLOCKWISE. Am I getting that right? Not being mechanically inclined, that seems counter intuitive; meaning, tension to the shifter cable can be added by turning the barrel adjusted in one direction on the one hand, and also iby turning it n the opposite direction on the other hand? Thanks!
Hi Carlos, so if you turn the barrel adjuster counter-clockwise it tensions the cable. If you turn it clockwise it "de-tensions" or loosens the cable. Your lowest gear is the biggest gear. You highest gear is the smallest gear. Tensioning the cable will help it go into the lower gears. Detensioning the cable will help it go into the higher gears. The trick is getting the tension just right, so it will go into both the lower gears and the higher gears easily. Just keep in mind, the Shimano Tourney derailleur is not very good and simply may not be able to be adjusted perfectly. It can be frustrating, patience is key. 👍
Yes, im learning that patience is key. A buddy has offered a SHIMANO 105 derailleur, looks like it's all metal, and looks new. Would that work as a replacement on my Lectrric 2.0 ? (BTW, I'm also replacing the Freewheel to the 11-34 type you sugest.) Thanks for your videos!!
Im in derailleur hell. After blowing out a tire, replacing a tire, having a chain that twisted, then getting a new chain, replacing the derailuer, (theres a huge problem with chain tension. ). The cable frayed, and the cable might not be long enough does look like the barrel is not working.
Just got a new Lectric. Love it, but the shifter says it's in gear 1 and it's not, it's in gear 2. I manually moved the chain over to gear 1 but it just went back to 2 and the shimano shifter says it's in 1. So essentially shifter 1 is really gear 2, if that makes sense. Which screw should I turn to make it be in gear 1 and shifter 1 at the same time?, Any help would be appreciated.
Yes, you have to get familiar with how the derailer works. I spent some time on it and now it works great. Just to fix that issue just turn the barrel adjuster toward the first gear a quarter turn and see if that works, if not try it again. But really you should index the whole thing and understand it, it's easy just have to get into it. You have to get the tire off the ground so you can play with it and see what is happening. Very easy to do just lean a board up to it. I can show you more if you can't get it.@@pitcapitano
@@PedalWithPower I have a Park Stand also. Most amateurs won't spend that much. except the Spandex crew. They hate me 😂 I love it so. I own M&S Motorized Bicycles in Houston. Now retired. 😎
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Adjusting your shifting can take some practice and patience. I know many mechanics that still struggle with rear derailleurs. Just take your time
Practice makes perfect? Heard others state NOT to touch limiting screws and to only use the barrel adjustments on the shifting mechanisms.
@@armyguy91357 the barrels are for fine tuning. You need to use the other screws to get it close enough to where the barrel adjusters will actually do something.
I may have worn out derariller and chain and freewheel in 2 years?
Thank you so much! Yours is the best and easiest to follow tutorial I've yet seen on TH-cam!
Thank you, I'm still getting used to working on a bike with a camera strapped to my chest, while saying out loud what I'm doing.
It gets a little easier with practice.😀👍
I followed your very clear instructions and…viola!! Perfect up & down shifts 😊. Thanks again and please keep doing maintenance videos. I find them invaluable.
Glad it helped! Thanks, will do 👍
Unfortunately, I was not as fortunate. Mine now is worse. It now goes off onto inside right pedal axis. I was advised by the manufacturer and others on TH-cam not to f**k with this as the Shimano front derailleur is not perfect in all shifting gears. Sorry I did it now!!!
@@PedalWithPower brilliant!👍
Thanks for your valuable vids. The issue I am having it shifts fine from 7th down to first gear. The issue I have is from 7th gear going into 6th. Won’t shift to 6th. If I hit the switch to 5th it will go in to 6th than right into 5th. Have an anything I can check. All looks in line. Don’t think anything is bent. Bike is new have only 14 miles on it.
Regards, JT
Thank you, greatly appreciated. Xpremium owner here
Thank you very much. I was trying to find this model it helped me fix my derailleur. I was worried i needed to take my bike in!! Took me a minute how i fixed my problem but this video helped me LOTS!
Very informative and professional. It's so refreshing to watch some well made videos of Ebike mechanical repairs and adjustments performed by someone who actually seems to know what they are doing. Thanks for the tutorials!
Great video. Local shop wants $35 to adjust the derailleur. Bike is brand new straight out of the box. I had to unbend the guard but I'm still getting chattering between gears and sometimes it takes a long time to shift between some of the gears. This video makes it easy to see the interaction between the different adjustments.
My biggest question - can I do these adjustments with the bike upside down or does gravity play a major role in how the shifting works? The only stand I have is one of those $30 stands that hold the rear wheel up by the chainstays but it says it's only rated to support 30 pounds. I don't know if the back part of the bike will put that much weight on the stand but last thing I need is for the bike to come crashing down so I'd rather just flip it upside down if possible.
This brings me back to my old BMX days almost 40 years ago. I used to be able to disassemble, reassemble, adjust, tune, etc... bikes while blindfolded. Fast forward 40 years and old age and suddenly this all feels completely foreign and new again.
That thought about practice and patience, is the best, I patiently watched your video over and over, then practiced, trying not to turn everything too much, now 1st works on the 11 tooth and 7th works on the 34 tooth. Whew!
That's great! I applaud you for trying. Rear derailleurs are tricky, but it sounds like you figured it out.
Just FYI - Your first gear should be the 34, and 7th gear is 11. The 34 is your lowest (1st) gear
@@PedalWithPower oops sorry I'm left handed!
All good!
Great video! I've just bought the Lectric XP 2.0, and I am very green to bike repairs, and this is very thorough and I'm confident to do the adjustment! God bless you!
That's fantastic! I keep adding more repair videos every week. You can also let me know if you are struggling with any bike issues 👍
(Great channel name btw!)
Having a bike stand to hold up your bike is very useful, very clear instructions.
A bike stand is a must for home repair. Especially shifting issues, you have to be able to freely spin the cranks
@@PedalWithPower My e bike makes a rattling sound when I pedal between 5th and 6th gear, one of those screws must need adjusting.
That is typically adjusted using the barrel adjuster, not the limit screws
One of the best videos explaining on what to do. Nice job!
Holiday in Cambodia-esque intro, nice! Great tutorial btw, thx much... I'll be messing with this today on my XP 3.
Great informative video. Just changed my freewheel on the 2.0 ST. It required a minor derailleur adjustment, but wow, what a difference!
Good job 👍 Big difference on this bike, glad it helps
Your videos are a fantastic help for me and my new Lectric XP 2.0 ST. Shifting with the stock deraileur after watching/adjusting is pretty darn smooth. Hard to image an upgrade will make a big difference. Need to ride and get a feel for performance. Thank you
Until this video I always thought that the first adjustment should be to tighten the actual cable by undoing the 8m bolt that clamps down the cable. Thanks for the clear instructions.
Great !
I was able to fix the “rattle” (loose chain) and the other minor derailleur issues thanks to your video !
Great vid very helpful. I have it shifting smooth and no noise, I think my derailer is shot, I cant seem to go from 1st to 2nd. Once I shift to 3rd it hits second then goes fine through the gears but will not hit 7th. It will only go up to 6th.
All your vids are great. New to e-bikes and have a new XP 3.0. Figuring everything on the 2.0 as far as the derailleur and freewheel is about the same.
JT
thanks for the video. ive been trying to figure out this issue for days now, dont remember any other video explaining the importance of the rear mount being straight. that fixed my issue almost immediately.
Thanks for this video. Probably the most simple and easy to understand video on derailleur ive seen. I do have a question though. I have a Heybike with exactly the same shifter and derailleur and id like to switch to a rapid shifter with paddles. Can you recommend a affordable rapid shifter that will work with the Tourney derailleur, that ill be able to install with my original thumb throttle, and still be able to reach the rapid shifter paddles. As you know, the thumb throttle is about a half inch to ¾" wide and there's some distance away from the shifter and the hand grip.
Wow! I've needed to know this my entire life, but have always been intimidated by bicycle mechanics. Well done and very helpful! I have what I need to adjust the deraiilleur on my brand new Lectric XP.
Thank you so much for such a clear demonstration. I am having trouble with my new freewheel skipping a bit and i think i just learned how to fix it. I also just subscribed to your channel. Thank you very much!
Thank you so much for this video! Very clear and easy to understand instructions and explanations. Great job! Now I’m going to grab my screw driver! 🤣
Good to hear. Just take your time, rear derailleurs can be finicky to adjust.
Thank You! I followed your steps and bada bing...my bike is shifting.
Great video...thank you for helping all of us out! However, I bought an Electric XP 3.0 a few days ago, and it will not shift into 6th or 7th gear qt all, even after following your instructions. Any advice?
I have same issue! Frustrating for a $1300 bike 😢
You explained the procedures for adjusting rear derailleurs the best yet. Can you direct me to adjusting front derailleur and if so, when would you need to?
I'll try to add that at some point. This bike as no front derailleur
very good tutorial thanks!! i have the same change system and i have a question: my shifter is not working for some reason and i need to change it, and everywhere they say before this operation to move the chain to the smallest gear. But as i said my shifter is not working and the chain is locked on the second gear from up. How can i move the chain to the smaller gear without using the shifter before replace it? Or it's not necessary and after i change the shifter the chain will drop down automatically? thanks in advance if you will answer me. Anyway i will follow your tutorial for all the regulations after the replacement of the shifter.
WOW! My xp 2.0 came in today and after unboxing and charging I went for a ride, Gears would not shift. Found this video and realized that the steel protector is COMPLETELY BENT in and shoved against my barrel adjustor, also causing my derailer to be pressed on my back tire............. It's very thick steel and it cannot be "unbent" not sure what to do. I contacted support but its sunday and tomorrow is a holiday :(
Put some power into it and bend that thing outwardl It's ok to make it bend. You won't hurt it. Sometimes it can get bent in the wrong direction during shipping.
@@PedalWithPower: I'm 6'2 190 lbs strong guy, I cannot budge it with my fingies. I'll go try and leverage it somehow. I just found the EXACT issue listed on their website lol
@@mudpuppy8740 throw it in a vise if you have one or put it down on concrete and grab a hammer and hit it where it bends on each side back and forth and if you have a torch you can heat it up some and it will bend a lot easier or just buy a new one
@@ferguson8143: I ended up having my large brother hold down the bike while I pulled with all my strength, pulled him with the bike but got it unbent lol
Excellent and very informative information. Thank you Chris!
You're welcome Mark 👍
GREAT VIDEO!!!!!! CLEAR CONCISE INSTRUCTIONS
Great video. Does the barrel adjuster at the shifter need to be adjusted at all to begin with? Thanks!
Sometimes, if your shifter cable tension is to loose or too tight.
Thanks man! Great video. Saved me a trip to the bike shop
Chris, you mentioned that the standard Shimano Tourney Derailleur is just ok. Can you advise on better one for 7 speed , 21 gear, SMLRO Ebike?
Yep, check out this video for all the info -- th-cam.com/video/OqsQMjummO8/w-d-xo.html
Thanks again!
dude thank you very much for this
Holy F*ck! My brand new e-bike has the shimano 7 gear tourney derailleur. It doesn't actually slip into 1st gear at all and when I'm in 7th it likes to try and jump out back to 6th. This just made my life so much easier, Thanks!
I really enjoy your videos. You explain things so well. Now you need to have a video on how to get the bike on the bike stand..lol
Thanks Roland! I will try to get that done right now. Stay tuned
I should have it up tomorrow
Just added that video showing how to get your bike in the repair stand 👍 Hope it Helps!
I like the way you used that intro - very cool! It's a sweet little riff, though, huh?
Yeah it fit nicely! I'm still figuring out intro skits. Baby steps
Oh Man, this is not good. It’s better than good. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻.
Thank you for the excellent explanation.
Thanks MrTocdai, glad it helped 👍
Thank you for this video.
So nice of you
Another very helpful video!
Thank you, glad you liked it 😁
Just a comment on that round plastic piece on the Folding Stand... After I saw you can just throw that away, I thought it was part of the Stand... I removed mind, snap off, snap on... I saw small Road Grime & Pitted Marks from the front wheel... The frame behind that piece was clean... And the derailleur is low and in line of Road Grime Spray!... Small pebbles and such... So I cleaned it off and put it back on... Safe Riding, RIDE ON!...
What happens if you run out of adjustments on the barrel adjuster? I mean like if you screw it all the way out and still don't get the correct adjustment?
I have the step-thru 2.0 with 170 miles on it and I just noticed it's not going into 7th gear. (I don't really pedal much since I had back surgery a couple months ago) Now that I'm feeling better, I wanted to start pedaling again. So, I will be using your video exclusively to fix it. Thanks a bunch for your videos! So I did everything in your video and I still can't get 7th gear. The derailer hanger doesn't appear to be bent or have any damage. The front screw is screwed out and the barrel screw turned completely screwed in. Any ideas? I'd be happy to send pictures if I could. I don't live near a bike shop so that may not be an option for me.
The metal guard could be stopping it. Try bending it out
@@PedalWithPower Hey, thanks for the reply. I figured it out (finally), about a half hour ago. When I first got the bike it came with a flat rear tire (for free) and I took the hanger off 'cause it seemed easier, only I mounted the hanger wrong, and it would hit the frame as it went into 7th. What a dummy, sigh. All fixed and adjusted!
I have the same bike.. shifting is fine but when it shift to the largest cog the chain is rubbing on the tire side wall..do you know how i could fix this?
Problem on my xp is when am on gear 6 and i start pedaling backward will skip to 5 gear and the chain will come off the roller.any clue?
The steel protector messed up mine. 😭 my shift works but on the bar in shows wrong number. Now I see your metal. I releazed I bended it alot till it reached the derail
I upgraded the freewheel sprocket with the 11-34 one that you point to in another of your excellent videos. The install went great. I did needed to adjust the derailer, with the new 11-34 freewheel it would drop in-between the first gear sprocket and the wheel. After watching this video I was able to adjust the derailer perfectly. It goes into 1st gear and 7th gear with no issues now, however, going from 5th to 6th gear it jumps like the chain slips then falls into place. Shifting into all other gears is smooth and going from 6th to 5th is smooth. How can I fix this? is the new free wheel defective?
You can inspect the freewheel on that gear and check for any bent teeth on the cog.
Also, make sure nothing is stuck in the gearing. Usually, if there is a shifting issue in the middle gears, it the cable tension that needs to be adjusted
Thank you Chris! question for you, my chain is jumping from 5 to 7 gear. How can I fix it? Thank you!
Hi Guillermo, it may just be cable tension. You can try backing out the barrel adjuster on the derailleur a little and see if that helps.
Unfortunately, there could be a few things causing this, from a bent chain link, a bent derailleur, a worn out freewheel, cracked shift housing...
It's hard for me to tell without seeing your bike in person.
@@PedalWithPower awesome, thanks!
Great video, thank you!
Shifting from high gear (small cog) to low gear(bigger cog) works fine but shifting from low gear to high gear is kind of rough and I can feel the jolt. How can I fix it?
I have to say thanks, your videos are the most educational for the 2.0. I have replaced the freewheel Adjusted the derailer, and breaks, put in the tannus Armour. and soon the hydraulic brakes. Keep the up the great work.
Wow David, great job! 👍 Thanks for the kind words
I just road my upgraded Lectric home from work, super fun!
Excellent video, well done! I just received my new Lectric XP 2.0 and believe the derailleur is not installed correctly. I cannot shift into the highest gear because the "high" limiter screw contacts the guard's forward bar, preventing the derailleur from moving any farther. I reported the problem to Lectric and am awaiting a response. Anyone else have this problem?
Thanks, David! Go ahead and bend the black metal derailleur guard out and away from the bike. Sometimes during shipping, these can get bent inward and prevent the derailleur from going all the way into the highest gear.
@@PedalWithPower Thanks for the advice, I'll give it a try...
@@PedalWithPower I bent the guard as you suggested, and problem solved! I was also able to eliminate the chain chatter per your instructions, so double thanks!
@@davidcameron9902 Great job 👍 It's fun when you fix it!
Good info. Might need to know in middle of no where. Thank you
Always good to know what things do on your bike!
Questrion: So, if the chain needs to drop to the lowest gear but doesn't, the barrel adjuster at the derailleur is turned CLOCKWISE to add tension to the shifter cable.
And if the issue is getting the chain to move up to the lowest gear, tension to the shifter cable is added in that case by turning the barrel adjuster COUNTER-CLOCKWISE. Am I getting that right?
Not being mechanically inclined, that seems counter intuitive; meaning, tension to the shifter cable can be added by turning the barrel adjusted in one direction on the one hand, and also iby turning it n the opposite direction on the other hand? Thanks!
Hi Carlos, so if you turn the barrel adjuster counter-clockwise it tensions the cable.
If you turn it clockwise it "de-tensions" or loosens the cable.
Your lowest gear is the biggest gear.
You highest gear is the smallest gear.
Tensioning the cable will help it go into the lower gears.
Detensioning the cable will help it go into the higher gears.
The trick is getting the tension just right, so it will go into both the lower gears and the higher gears easily.
Just keep in mind, the Shimano Tourney derailleur is not very good and simply may not be able to be adjusted perfectly. It can be frustrating, patience is key. 👍
Yes, im learning that patience is key. A buddy has offered a SHIMANO 105 derailleur, looks like it's all metal, and looks new. Would that work as a replacement on my Lectrric 2.0 ? (BTW, I'm also replacing the Freewheel to the 11-34 type you sugest.) Thanks for your videos!!
Good work man!
Thank you so much it help me a lot
Thank you so much!
You're welcome, John 👍
Really good vid, bro
That is super helpful, thx👌👍
You got it! Thanks for watching
Very informative thank you very much
Im in derailleur hell. After blowing out a tire, replacing a tire, having a chain that twisted, then getting a new chain, replacing the derailuer, (theres a huge problem with chain tension. ). The cable frayed, and the cable might not be long enough does look like the barrel is not working.
Many many thanks .it has work perfect👍
I have a 2.0 step thru, what bike repair stand works best?? Couldn’t find it in the video. 6:02
Which way should I turn the H screw if the 7th gear is too loose and ghost pedaling?
My step through electric bike won't shift at all any ideas
Just got a new Lectric. Love it, but the shifter says it's in gear 1 and it's not, it's in gear 2. I manually moved the chain over to gear 1 but it just went back to 2 and the shimano shifter says it's in 1. So essentially shifter 1 is really gear 2, if that makes sense. Which screw should I turn to make it be in gear 1 and shifter 1 at the same time?, Any help would be appreciated.
Hi I’m having the same issue did you ever figure this out ?
Yes, you have to get familiar with how the derailer works. I spent some time on it and now it works great. Just to fix that issue just turn the barrel adjuster toward the first gear a quarter turn and see if that works, if not try it again. But really you should index the whole thing and understand it, it's easy just have to get into it. You have to get the tire off the ground so you can play with it and see what is happening. Very easy to do just lean a board up to it. I can show you more if you can't get it.@@pitcapitano
I backed my high limit 3 screw and derailleur didn't move. I also tried backing barrel out and it didn't help either. It's not bent.
Where did you get your freewheel?
Hi, excellent info. Your a pro bike wrench, or damn close two one😎👍
I'll take close 😀🙏
@@PedalWithPower I have a Park Stand also. Most amateurs won't spend that much. except the Spandex crew. They hate me 😂 I love it so. I own M&S Motorized Bicycles in Houston. Now retired. 😎
good video
Thanks
No problem, Daniel 👍
i find mine on my XP is just a little loud. shifts fine but its a little loud
Good info.
Thanks. Derailleurs are tricky and take some practice to dial in correctly.
Stuck on the small sprocket
Check the cable, make sure it didn't break
Has anyone ever told you that you kind of sound like Trey Parker
Upgrade to Shimano Acera. Well worth it
Great video. Thanks!!!