so avoid adjusting the brakes for now. Use a sink and the toothbrush to remove dirt, rubber and grime from around the pivot. Take care not to get any lubricant on the brake shoe
My wife's road bike has Shimano Sora shifters with a triple front derailleur (stock). The thumb switch on the front shifter is VERY hard to use and she can't do it when she's riding. I did a full adjustment of the front derailleur but it didn't change anything. One thing that I...
Once you’ve put some big hours in on your disc brake-equipped bike, you’ll start to incrementally wear down the pads and the rotors. If your brakes start to feel less effective, but you’re certain there’s still life left in the pads and that everything is aligned, check to see ...
You might need to replace the wheel hub, sprocket and chain as you install new parts of various types and sizes, so an ample understanding of bike mechanics is necessary. Velodrome racers typically leave the brakes off their bikes to make the cycle more lightweight. If your bike has no bra...
How To Install a Front Derailleur In this tutorial we’ll learn how to replace a standard bolt-on rear derailleur. Tools For this job you’ll need a 5mm hex key for the derailleur’s mounting bolt, and a 2.5mm or 3mm hex key for the jockey wheels if you will not be removing the ...
See the tutorial titled “How to Replace Cable Housings”. Shift Cable Installation Once you have nothing but the shift lever and the cable left, push the cable gently until you see the head poke out of the lever. Now you can pull it the rest of the way until it is completely removed...
Testing your bike’s brake system is a simple process. Ask your friend to turn the pedals while pressing the brakes simultaneously. Stand in front of the brake calipers and watch how the cable, brake pad, and caliper operate.If your bike still has an issue, you may need to replace your...
You’ll notice a small piece of metal poking out the backside of the brake. This is the spring, and it slides into one of three holes on your frame or fork. Most brakes work fine in the middle hole. To increase your brake tension, move the spring into the top hole. To decrease the...
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When overhauling a hub, you should always replace the ball bearings. Most front hubs need 10 3/16″ bearings per side, while rear hubs usually need 9 1/4″ bearings. Dis-Assemble Hub If you’re overhauling the rear hub, you’ll need to remove the cassette or freewheel before you ...