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Rear Derailleur Installation -- FIRST TIME MAINTENANCE

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So the time has come...

After beginning to mountain bike back in March / April, I need to repair and replace my first components.

Background: I was riding an intermediate trail in Northern NJ (Chimney Rock) and snapped my derailleur hanger causing my chain to get tangled and all bent up as well as my rear derailleur to get mangled (don't ask me how it happened because I have no idea) -:madman:

That being said, I'm looking for some good "how-to" websites, videos or books for a new "bike mechanic" that will help with the rear derailleur installation as well as repairing the chain links and pins - :confused:

For those interested
, I'm replacing the Shimano Alivio Rear Derailleur with a Shimano Shadow XT ($59.00) - my LBS said at that price I shouldn't pass it up from Chain Reaction Cycles.

Thanks guys!
 
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