Finally Got Around To Adjusting The Derailleurs On My Bike
I finally got motivated and worked on my bicycle this morning. The last time I rode it the front derailleur would't shift from low range to high and the rear one would only shift between 4 of the 5 gears, effectively rendering my 10 speed a 4 speed.
This morning I broke out a screwdriver and a wrench, set the bike in front of the porch swing, and set to work making the adjustments needed to tune up my bike. (Yes, bikes need tune-ups too).
After about 15 minutes of tinkering with the shifting and adjusting the cable tensions and high/low limit screws I now have a full 10 speed again. I was worried that the rear derailleur may have been bent but it turns out it was fine, just out of adjustment. Cool. This makes a huge speed and rideability difference. Now I have a bike that can do about 25mph instead of 10mph. After lunch I'm going for a ride.