One of our readers, Cheong Leong sent me an email asking how to use a chain tool. So I figured that I’ll go ahead and demonstrate on the KMX ST Class. A chain tool looks like this. Your’s may look a bit different, but it uses the same principle. You’ll notice in the tool it…
Category: How To’s/Tech Tips
The Woodstock 707 is equipped with the Sram X7 rear dérailleur and shifters. Tuning the dérailleur is a bit different from Shimano dérailleurs. One might notice that the X7’s don’t have adjusting barrels on the dérailleur it self. The adjusting barrel is actually located on the shifter pod. First step is to shift it so…
DirtRag Magazine posted an article on making your own 29er/26er. This project aims to squeeze a 29″ wheel in the space of a 26″. By replacing a suspension fork with a shorter rigid fork, you’ll be able to utilize the space that the telescopic shock required and replace it with the larger wheel. It’s vital…
The Fezzari Alta Peak comes with some nice grips. But the only problem is that during the ride, the grips will start to move and eventually its further out than what it should be. In order to keep your grips from moving, simply grab a spray bottle and fill it up with some rubbing alcohol.…
When people hop on any bike I ride, I always get the same question: Why are your brake levers setup at a downward angle? This setup is even more pronounced now that I have the Ergon grips installed on my X-Caliber. My buddy Jake, who hopped on it this morning, found the positioning a little…
Check to make sure that your hanger isn’t bent like this picture. Photo courtesy of Park Tool If it is, have it bent back by your LBS. They have a special tool that will make that straight as an arrow. You could try bending it back by hand, but you run the risk of messing…
Priscilla’s commuter bike, a Giant Cypress, had some annoying brake squealing when she would try to stop. If you’re having the same issues with your V Brakes, just follow these easy steps to get rid of that irritating noise. Notice how the pads are mounted evenly. Well, that’s the problem… First step is to loosen…
Here’s a DIY light setup that cost about $100 to build. To learn how to make this sucka, click HERE.
One of the worst things that will drive a rider crazy is the creaking noise coming out of their bottom bracket. But mountain bikers don’t have to suffer any more, just put a little grease in there, you should be fine. Here’s how. Once you remove the 8mm allen bolt that holds your crank arm…
Did you get some grease on your pads or rotors? Rubbing alcohol not working in cleaning out your brakes? Or are your disc brakes simply not stopping well enough. You’ve checked your pads and you still have some life in them. Here’s a few simple steps to get you stopping again in no time. 1.…