Tips for a Successful Rebuild

Rebuilding a derailleur is a specialized task that takes time and attention to detail. It is very satisfying to rebuild a derailleur, but it can also be challenging.

These are the best recommendations we know of to help you have an enjoyable experience and good outcome...

1. Make sure your derailleur is a good candidate for a rebuild. 
2. Make sure you have the right parts and tools.
3. Make sure you have an organized work bench with good lighting.
4. Read the installation guide(s) in advance to familiarize yourself with the process and techniques.
5. Set aside plenty of time, with no pressure to finish in 1 session. There can be setbacks, unexpected issues, and distractions. 
6. Do not rush, take the time to read each step in the installation guides carefully and check out the videos for techniques, tips, and tricks. Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.
7. If issues occur during the rebuild, be patient and go back to check to make sure you are satisfied with the work. Derailleurs are complex mechanisms that are subjected to a lot of vibration, so reliable assembly is critical.
8. Our Support Center is the landing page for all technical support topics. Check it out for installation guides, troubleshooting, and more. We are constantly maintaining and improving the content.
9. Sometimes the derailleur can still have shifting issues after it is re-installed. These are usually symptoms that there are still other parts that need to be replaced, or there may be an aspect of the installation or adjustment that needs to be corrected.