There's a good chance disc brakes will be on your next bike. Here's everything you need to know to understand and maintain them.
It is important to always use the appropriate brake fluid for the brake being serviced. Never use DOT brake fluid in brakes designed for mineral oil, or vice versa. Never share bleed kits between DOT fluid and mineral oil systems. Mixing fluids can cause damage to components and lead to bra...
- Brakes: Finally, THE most important part on a motorcycle, its brake. On an old bike, it is always better to restore the brake, that is to say change the brake pads (or shoes for a drum brake) and change the brake fluid (it needs to be changed every 2 years because of humidity ...
Whether it’s painting a piece of furniture to match your style, creating wall art, or even making your plant holders, DIY projects can inject personality into your home without breaking the bank. Plus, there’s something super rewarding about creating something with your own hands that’s per...
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Moving things have kinetic energy and, if you want to stop them, you have to get rid of that energy somehow. If you're on a bicycle going fairly slowly, you can simply put your feet down so they drag on the ground. The soles of your feet act as brakes. Friction (rubbing) between...
How to Power Your Bike With a Whippersnipper Motor: This Instructable will show you how to modify your push bike with a small motor so you wont have to pedal as much and look a whole load cooler! I made mine using a really old kawasaki whipper snipper (w
conceptual composite configuration of a bicycle frame at the intersection of the down tube, seat tube and chain stay. The as-manufactured fiber orientations displayed indicate where deformation and fiber deviation occur, which can be passed on to the simulation software. (Image courtesy of Siemens ...
You’re going to need to remove slack from the cable. Roll out the barrel adjuster at the end of the lever to add tension to the cable. Extra brake inspection tips Consider cleaning and lubricating the brake levers and checking to see if you need to bleed your brakes. If you have hydra...
Much has been written about the experience of riding a fixed-gear bicycle, and most of it is lyrical stuff waxing about how it's the purest method of bike riding, fluid and smooth. There's not much about crashing, or falling over at red lights. But those as integral to the fixed-gear...