BMX Derailleurs Buying Guide
Do you want try out a daring
cycle? Then you need to have an efficient derailleur installed into your bike. With a
derailleur, you can change gears safely and easily in any multi-speed bicycles.
Derailleurs, also known as mechs, come in two versionsbikes'>mountain bikes and one for road bikes.
Types
Derailleurs are classified into two types: the front derailleur and rear derailleur. Both these derailleurs are usually made from aluminum alloy, steel, plastic, or carbon fiber composite.
* '''Front Derailleurs''':
Front derailleurs move the pedal chain across chain rings to alter shifting range.
* '''Rear Derailleurs''':
Rear derailleurs move the pedal chain across cogs to differentiate between finer gears.
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Maintenance
Derailleurs have to be kept clean to ensure proper functioning and long life. They can be cleaned by spraying
degreasers all around. You can clean the derailleur, when they are on or off the bike. Once you wipe off the excess lube and dirt, you are all set to go for a smooth ride.
Installation
For easy assembly, you need to place your bike or cycle in a repair stand. Then you can grease all bolts and fix them onto the hanger from the back. It is also recommended to loop the chain onto the cog properly.
'''Installation Tools''':
* Repair stand
* 5mm Allen wrench
* Small Phillips screwdriver
* Needle nose pliers
* Grease
* Cable cutters
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