I just bought a new derailer for my bike and I cannot figure out how where the chain should go between the two sprokets.

Can anyone give a good description or even a link to directions or a link with directions and a picture.

Any help would be greatly helpful.

Jim

Hi Jim! Welcome to the forums

Park Tool USA has a nice Repair and Maintence section, click here to check out there drivetrain section, that should give you a start, if you need more help, let us know! Theres quite a few bike mechanics on these forums.

Thanks a lot! I just needed to see a picture to get me going. I'll go for a test ride and see if my handy work holds up.

I had no idea there could be so much information about fixing bikes!

Jim

No problem, glad i could help! I too am suprized about all the information on the internet about bikes, its amazing! What kind of bike is this that you are fixing?

Well, first test ride shows success on mounting the derailer and chain!

But I forgot to attach the cable to change the gears. Went at it a bit too aggressively and thought I should remove some extra lenth. I took too much off, so I'll have to wait for another day to get a new cable. Learning really comes from errors!

I can't say what the bike type is. I bought it at a garage sale last year for $60. It has been repainted so I cannot see the make. I must say that the new derailer gives it a nice smooth feel, so maybe I should think about replacing some more parts.

Thanks again. I'm a step closer to being on my way.