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Bike anatomy

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12 Drivetrain

Rear derailleur

Dérailleur arrière
What it does
Moves the chain across the sprockets and keeps it tight with its two jockey wheels.
Signs of wear
Slow or noisy shifts, worn jockey wheels, bent hanger.
Maintenance
Adjust the cable every 3 months; clean the jockey wheels.
Difficulty
Medium
Well-known makers
Shimano SRAM Campagnolo microSHIFT For guidance only, no sponsorship.
Open the guide : Adjust your rear derailleur

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