Squish through the suspension without pedaling, do a wheelie and listen as the front wheel comes back down, try different gears. Try to isolate what you’re doing when the bike makes the noise. This will help you figure out where the noise is coming from. Then check the solutions we ...
Learn how to fix your mountain bikegears,brakes,wheels,suspensionandframeso you aren’t stranded on the trail. Fix almost any bike component well enough to get you home.Use easily available materials and even other parts of your mountain bike to repair broken parts so you can ride out. ...
If the gears on your bike are indexed properly, each single click of the shifter will cause a single shift up or down the gears, front or rear. In this step-by-step guide, we explain how to index your front and rear derailleurs by adjusting cable tension. We also outline how to set...
As is the case with any brand of bicycle, including Schwinn, how you change gears depends on the style of bike you are riding. Different types of bicycles come equipped with different shifting systems. Shifting gears on a Schwinn beach cruiser or comfort-oriented bike is completely different th...
We’ll also give you a step-by-step guide on how to get it done, complete with the tools and materials you need. This is a great do-it-yourself project for anyone that might be up for the task. If you’ve always wanted to restore a bike, you might find painting a bike to be ...
Bike Gears Spin the crank and shift through the gears. The chain should transfer smoothly from gear to gear. If the chain wants to jump up or down a gear on your rear cassette, then the shifting needs to be adjusted. Learn more about bike gearing in ourBike Gears and Shifting Basicsarti...
Welcome to our guide on how to adjust the front derailleur on a mountain bike. If you’re experiencing difficulty shifting gears or hearing your chain rubbing against the derailleur, it’s likely time for an adjustment. Fortunately, with some basic knowledge and the right tools, you can ...
How Often to Replace a Bike Chain Types of Bike Chains Generally, bike chains are defined by the number of cogs on your rear cassette. So if you have eight gears on your back wheel, you should be using an eight-speed chain. 12 gears gets a 12-speed chain. That’s because the number...
attached, and shift your rear gears into the smallest-toothed cog (the hardest one). Then loosen the skewer, push the wheel down or back—depending on the direction of the dropout openings—and loop the chain off the cassette and around the skewer. Place the bike on the ground, drive ...
"My bike needs a tune-up; the gears are shifting poorly." Let's get it serviced! "I upgraded my bike with new brakes. They're fantastic!" Dealing with Mishaps (Because They Happen!) Even experienced cyclists have their moments. Knowing how to talk about problems in...