If you’re having to put way too much effort in going from gear to gear, then consider replacing your cable and housing. First step is to get a derailleur cable and housing. Most bike shops sell a cable for about $3-$10 (depending on brand and type). Housing is around $2.00 per foot. Best thing to…
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First step is to loosen the pinch bolts on the side. Turn it counter clock wise. An easy rule to remember is, “Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty.” Then tighten the bolt on the top cap clock wise. But make sure you don’t ever tighten it or else it will compress the bearings making it hard to…
This week’s Tech Tip will be the proper way of lubing your chain. When putting lube on your chain, make sure you place it on both the inside… and outside sections of the chain. Make sure you get all the links pretty wet. Spin the cranks a few turns making sure you run through all…
Our buddy RS Brown of VideoBikeRepair.com sent me this press release. VideoBikeRepair.com is now showing videos from their popular bicycle repair DVDs for free! ‘Round-the-world’ cyclist Darryl Kelbrick and Certified Mechanic Jeff Dustin teach you exactly how to get the most from your Road Bike and Mountain Bike with clear, close-up shots, tips and advice…
What’s the best way to beat a stubborn bolt or nut? Leverage! That’s right boys and girls, in order for you to make that bolt budge is to use a bit more leverage than what you currently have with your tool. So here’s what you do, take an old seat post, conduit or any type…
This weekend I drank my share of Fat Tire Ale that could last me for a few days. So I wondered what I should do with some of the bottles left over. So I figured I’d do a little project with one of my bottles. Step 1. Take an old Fat Tire Ale Bottle and…