Gear Adjustment (Derailleur/Shifter)

When your e-bike's gears skip, hesitate, or won't shift cleanly, a derailleur and shifter adjustment dials them back in. Smooth shifting protects your chain, cassette, and motor.

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Common causes

Derailleur out of index alignment
Stretched or sticky shifter cable
Bent derailleur hanger
Worn chain or cassette teeth
Limit screws out of adjustment
Dirty or dry derailleur pivots

Frequently asked questions

Why do my gears skip under power on an e-bike?

Motor torque exposes worn or misadjusted gears. An indexing adjustment usually fixes it, though a worn chain may need replacing.

How often should gears be adjusted?

Cables stretch over the first weeks and with use, so an adjustment once or twice a year keeps shifting crisp.

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