Click on this image to visit Sheldon Brown’s page on this topic: Freewheel Removal First you’ll have toremove the rear wheelfrom your bike. Then in some rare cases the axle nuts will be too big to allow the freewheel tool to slide into the freewheel, so you’ll have to overhaul ...
Remove the rear cog from the wheel (the wheel will need to be off the bike). For cog removal, insert a proper-size freewheel removal tool through the center of the cog. Holding the cog in place with the chain portion of a chain whip, use an adjustable wrench to turn the removal too...
When removing the front wheel, the first step is to disconnect your brake. Most brakes will have a simple mechanism that allows you to unhook the cable without any tools. If you cannot easily disconnect the cable you can always let some air out of the tire until it clears your brake pads...
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...
Number of Bike Wheel or Rim Spokes Unlike the first two factors, which are already pretty much decided if you already own your bike, you get to go wild when it comes to choosing the number of spokes in your wheels. While different brands sell a variety of wheels with different numbers of...
I have a Gazelle Esprit belt drive bike with hub gears which has a rear puncture. Can someone advise me on how to remove and refit the wheel? I'm aware that it can be quite complicated, but I have no option other than tackling it myself. The photos were taken with the bike upside...
Now let’s go over the process of changing a road bike tire step by step. It’s quite simple – and with practice, it will become less and less time-consuming. Even if you don’t need to replace your tires at the moment, we still recommend practicing in advance – that way, you’...
Technically, the chain isn't stretching, but rather the pins that join the links are wearing down, which causes the length of the chain to grow. A stretched chain expedites wear on your bike's cassette and chainrings, so it's a good idea to replace your chain when you notice significan...
Nobody wants a flat tyre by the roadside. Follow our eight easy steps to learn how to change a bike inner tube quickly & find a suitable replacement.
The simplest way to get back on the trail as fast as possible is to deflate the tube you have completely, pack it away, and replace it with a punctureless tube. If this is your option, you can skip to the “Putting the Tire Back On” step. ...