How to Fix a Mountain Bike That Won’t Shift Gears (No New Parts Needed)

🚴‍♂️ Chain dropped into the spokes? Gears skipping like crazy? This budget mountain bike wouldn’t shift right at all—the derailleur was crooked, the cable was frayed, and shifting slammed the chain into the rear wheel. But instead of replacing parts, I brought it back to life with a little lube, a wrench, and some careful adjustment. In this video, I show you how to fix a mountain bike that won't shift properly—without spending a dime. Whether your chain keeps falling off, your rear derailleur is misaligned, or the shifter feels sticky, this is a fast, beginner-friendly way to get it shifting clean again. 🛠️ Here’s what I fix in this video: 👉Lubricate a dry or sticky shift cable 👉Straighten a bent derailleur hanger (without a special tool) 👉Set your high and low limit screws correctly 👉Adjust derailleur cable tension for smooth, accurate shifts Tools Used: 🚴‍♂️Chain lube 🚴‍♂️5mm hex wrench 🚴‍♂️Phillips screwdriver 🚴‍♂️Adjustable wrench 📌 No special tools. No new parts. Just DIY mountain bike repair that works. If you're fixing up an older bike, working on a beater MTB, or flipping bikes for profit, these steps will save you time and money. #MTBRepair, #BikeWontShift, #BudgetBikeFix, #DerailleurAdjustment, #DIYBikeRepair ************************************************************************* I only recommend items I actually OWN and use. The links above may provide a small advertising commission at no added cost to you.