Repair Guide / Drivetrain Bicycle Drivetrain Tutorials
Video tutorials about drivetrain maintenance and repair.
Repair Guide / Drivetrain Drivetrain Forums:
- 05/21 Cassette wobble problem
- 05/20 Single Speed Vintage CCM sprocket change
- 05/06 Clicking noise when going up slight incline
- 05/05 Replace Parts or Get a New Bike?
- 05/03 Shortening a Chain on a Toddler's Bike
- 04/22 Unknown cassette types and tools required to remove them
- 04/20 Chainring Slippage - link to video
- 04/17 Chainring for 2005 fuji captiva 7 speed
- 04/04 Chain skip from chainrings?
- 04/03 Chain clicking
- 04/02 53 - 32 too big a jump ?
- 04/01 Broken sprocket on rear wheel
- 03/29 Chain replacement 3 speed
- 03/28 Suntour Cassette Removal Challenge
- 03/24 SunRace 5 speed Freewheel removal.
How to Install a Shimano HG or IG Chain
Removal and installation of a Shimano HG or IG chain pin.
How To Install a Front Derailleur
Removal and installation of a standard clamp-on front derailleur.
How To Install a Rear Derailleur
Removal and installation of a standard bolt-on rear derailleur.
How to Align a Rear Derailleur Hanger
Derailleur hangers are easily bent and can cause shifting problems.
How to Overhaul a Jockey Wheel
Removal, lubrication and installation of a standard jockey (pulley) wheel.
How to Check For Chain Wear
Demonstrates how to measure a worn out chain using Sheldon Brown’s ruler technique.
How to Use a Quick Release Chain Link
Shows how to disconnect and reconnect two of the most common quick release chain links.
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.
How to Shift Your Gears
Learn how to use your full range of gears: applies to 21, 24, and 27 speed shift systems.
How to Replace A Freewheel
Demonstrates how to remove and install a traditional thread-on freewheel cluster.
Recommended Chain Tools:
- Park CT-5
This chain tool goes anywhere and actually performs. - Park CT-3
Features a handy "loosening shelf" to remedy stiff links. - Park CC-3
Accurately indicates when a chain reaches .75%-1% wear. - Park CC-2
Quickly determine the wear and stretch of any chain. - X-Country Lube
Recommended for both dry and wet riding conditions. - Boeshield T-9
Wax based, excellent for dry riding conditions. - Cleaning System
Everything needed to quickly and easily clean the chain. - Park Citrus Cleaner
Biodegradable Citrus ChainBrite removes grease and grime.