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Video Tutorials (43)
How To True a Wheel
Aspects of wheel truing covered include radial, lateral, centering (or dishing) and spoke tension.
Rim, Spoke, Wheel
How To Check If Your Bearings Are Worn
Did you know that you can check the health of your bearings by listening to your bike seat?
Bearings
How To Lubricate Brake and Shift Cables
Cable lubrication is recommended, especially if you ride in the rain or have old cable housings.
Brake, Cable, Lubrication, Oil, Shifter
How To Replace a Cartridge Bottom Bracket
Demonstrates how to remove and install a sealed cartridge bottom bracket.
Bearings, Bottom Bracket, Drivetrain
How To Replace Cotterless Crank Arms
Crank removal and installation procedure on a square-spindle, sealed bottom bracket.
Crank, Drivetrain
How To Remove and Install Your Wheels
Demonstrates how to release brake cables and operate front and rear quick release axles.
Axle, Wheel
How To Fix a Flat Tire
How to use a patch kit to repair a tube. Also demonstrates how to remove and install a tire.
Tire, Tube, Wheel
How To Replace Your Pedals
Applies to both 1/2″ and 9/16″ thread sizes. The left pedal has a reverse thread.
Drivetrain, Pedal
How To Adjust Your Front Derailleur
Applies to most 3-chainring derailleur systems. Adjust your Rear Derailer
Derailleur, Drivetrain, Front Derailleur
How To Calculate Chain Length
Measure the correct length of a new bike chain.
Chain, Drivetrain
