Repair Guide / Drivetrain Bicycle Drivetrain Tutorials
Video tutorials about drivetrain maintenance and repair.
Repair Guide / Drivetrain Drivetrain Forums:
- 02/05 Identifying this particular freehub
- 01/30 Chain scenario
- 01/12 Sprockets insufficiently spaced?
- 01/10 New Chain + Cassette, Slippage when in small front and mid-to-small rear
- 12/27 New chain AND cassette, now skipping (a lot)
- 12/19 Chainring question
- 12/17 Bike Chain Tangled
- 12/02 Chain ring is touching my frame
- 11/23 Looking for some general advice on replacing chain, rear cassette
- 11/19 Strange Chainring Bolt
- 10/26 Bent chain link and bike slips in and out of gear
- 10/18 Gearing Suggestions
- 10/17 How to remove rear wheel and replace freewheel cassette?
- 10/14 Broken spokes
- 10/14 Chain Tension, old peugeot
How to Replace Your Chainrings
Basic removal and installation instructions for 5-bolt chainrings on 3-sprocket systems.
How to Loosen a Stiff Chain Link
Stiff chain links cause noise, shifting problems, and even injury. Watch how to fix it by hand!
How to Clean and Lubricate a Chain
Frequent chain cleaning and lubrication will help keep dirt off your chain and prevent wear.
How to Replace a Freehub Body
Demonstrates how to remove and install a cassette freehub body. Requires a hub overhaul.
How to Replace a Cartridge Bottom Bracket
Demonstrates how to remove and install a sealed cartridge bottom bracket.
How to Replace Cotterless Crank Arms
Crank removal and installation procedure on a square-spindle, sealed bottom bracket.
How to Replace Your Pedals
Applies to both 1/2″ and 9/16″ thread sizes. The left pedal has a reverse thread.
How to Adjust Your Front Derailleur
Applies to most 3-chainring derailleur systems.
* Now with 3D interactive instructions
How to Calculate Chain Length
Measure the correct length of a new bike chain.
How to Replace a Cassette Cluster
Applies to most Shimano cassette/freehub combos (not freewheels).
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.