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Video Tutorials (48)
48.
How To Align a Rear Derailleur Hanger
Derailleur hangers are easily bent and can cause shifting problems.
Derailleur, Drivetrain, Rear Derailleur
47.
How To Overhaul a Jockey Wheel
Removal, lubrication and installation of a standard jockey (pulley) wheel.
Derailleur, Drivetrain, Lubrication, Rear Derailleur
46.
How To Replace an Inner Shift Cable
Remove the old inner shift wire and install a new one.
Cable, Derailleur, Front Derailleur, Rear Derailleur, Shifter
45.
How To Replace an Inner Brake Cable
Remove the old inner brake wire and install a new one.
Brake, Brake Lever, Cable
44.
How To Adjust your Child's 1st Hand Brake
Adjust the brake lever reach and spring tension to work for small hands.
Brake, Brake Lever, Cable
43.
How To Assemble a New Bike
Overview of a boxed bike assembly. Shows how to put together a mail-order bike.
Tools
42.
How To Check For Chain Wear
Demonstrates how to measure a worn out chain using Sheldon Brown’s ruler technique.
Cassette, Chain, Chainring, Drivetrain, Freewheel
41.
How To Recondition RapidFire Plus Shifters
Shows how to troubleshoot, clean and lubricate RapidFire-style index shift levers.
Gears, Shifter
40.
How To Use a Quick Release Chain Link
Shows how to disconnect and reconnect two of the most common quick release chain links.
Chain, Drivetrain
39.
How To Use a Chain Tool To Break a Chain
How a chain tool works, and how to use it to disconnect and reconnect your bike chain.
Chain, Drivetrain, Tools
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