Repair Guide / Drivetrain See also:
Bicycle Drivetrain Tutorials
Video tutorials about drivetrain maintenance and repair.
Repair Guide / Drivetrain Drivetrain Forums:
- Chain jammed behind gear block
- Chainrings needed for half-step plus granny gearing
- Chain or derailleur problem!
- Single Crank to Triple Crank
- OK to mix drivetrain components
- Back cassette won't move forward, any ideas?
- Gear Block Removal Tool
- Problem with gears jumping
- Pedal slip on NEXT Chaos FS System 20
- Replace a Chain ring from 50T to 52 T
- Alternative way to remove freewheel?
- How to remove a Shimano 7 Speed Screw on Freewheel ?
- Fixed to Freewheel?
- Chain slipping under high tourqe
- Matching components
How To Replace a Freehub Body
Demonstrates how to remove and install a cassette freehub body. Requires a hub overhaul.
Cassette, Drivetrain, Freehub, Freewheel, Hub, Wheel
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 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
How To Replace a Cassette Cluster
Applies to most Shimano cassette/freehub combos (not freewheels).
Cassette, Drivetrain, Freewheel
Why WD-40 is Bad for Your Bike Chain
Using WD-40 as a chain lube can actually damage your chain.
Chain, Drivetrain, Lubrication, Oil
How To Adjust Your Rear Derailleur
Applies to most 3-chainring derailleur systems. Adjust your Front Derailer
Derailleur, Drivetrain, Rear Derailleur
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.
