If you have a bike that works for you, measure the effective top tube length. Having this number allows you to compare frames from different manufacturers and bikes built for different purposes. This is done by measuring from the center of the head tube (where the top tube joins it); hori...
It is possible to do a roll-out test while lightly scooting along while bearing weight on the handlebars and one foot on a pedal, but it's better to have an assistant holding the bicycle upright and pushing it along. You may use the valve stem as a reference, starting the roll with ...
Removing the fork and stem from your bicycle isn't a professional task. With a little bit of elbow grease, you can easily swap out a new stem or a new fork without cutting cables or calling upon your local bike professionals. The standard system for bicycles is a threadless stem and fork...
There is also the option of swapping the stem for a different length or rise. Stems go up with size of bicycle, but most bikes can be fitted with a shorter stem than a standard bike without altering the geometry too much. If the cockpit of the bike is still too long and has you lea...
Adult bicycle frames are normally measured from the middle of the bottom bracket to the top of the seat tube. Road bikes sizes are usually given in centimeters while mountain bike and hybrid sizes are usually given in inches. If you’re looking at a used bike online, you might need to co...
Locate the base of your back. To find this location put your hands on your hips so that your thumbs are on your back. Ask your friend to measure from the base of your neck to the point you located in step 3 and have them write down the length. ...
Soft soldering is a technique used to join wires, fix electronic components onto circuit boards and bond copper pipes together. This tutorial shows you how to solder step by step.
Is a Bicycle Generator Worth the Pedal? Breaking Down the Power Requirements How Much Power Do Common Devices Need? Desktop computer: On average, a desktop computer with amonitorwill consume around 200 watts. Got a bigger screen? That number might rise to around 250 watts. ...
To trim the arm holes you’ll need to measure around the arm holes and so you don’t end up short on material add 2” to the length. Now cut two strips of felt the length you measured +2” and 2” wide. Fold the strips in half the long way and iron them flat. Ironing the tr...
This allowed to split the sample into four groups, each of it referring to a different portable product to be repaired (bicycle, smartphone, vacuum cleaner and a generic product) in order to examine the generalisability of the results. At the beginning of the questionnaire, the participants ...