If you’ve got the tools and your bike, here’s the process for tightening the bike spokes. Notably, this process works for all different types of bikes, so if you’re wondering how to tighten spokes on women’s mountain bikes, BMXs, recumbent bikes, or more, it should be covered ...
To tighten your headset, loosen the bolts on your stem, tighten your topcap, and re-tighten your stem.If that doesn’t eliminate the noise, you may need to take your headset apart, clean, and re-grease it. How to Fix Bike Noises that Are Coming From the Wheels Occasionally, you can...
To clean the cassette, first remove the bike’s rear wheel and apply lube to the cassette. Now, clean it similarly to how you cleaned the chain. Be sure to work your way through individual cogs and spacers, using a towel or an old toothbrush to remove grease. When you’re done cleani...
Go to the gas station and put air in the tires, or even replace the tires if they are completely worn out, tighten the bike chain and clean it for longevity. Biking skill- An experienced rider will obviously cover more ground faster than a beginner rider because they would know how to ...
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
Step 3:Use the wrench to tighten the pedal into place. Turn the wrench in a clockwise position. Step 4:Repeat steps two and three with the left pedal, though this time, turn the wrench in a counter-clockwise position to tighten the pedal. ...
Observe the alignment of the derailleur pulleys, which the chain runs through just below the cassette, and the smallest cog on the cassette. The chain should form a straight, vertical line between the small cog and derailleur pulleys. If the pulleys sit to the right of the cog, tighten the...
Learn the basic steps to fix a flat bike tire, from removing the wheel to replacing the tube and reinstalling the wheel.
In this guide, we’ll make sure your tires are not just filled with air but super ready for all the fun rides ahead. Let’s start with the basics of this bike magic – how to inflate your tires. Ready for the ride of your life?
Connect the chin strap and tighten it so that it’s snug but comfortable beneath your chin. You should be able to fit no more than one finger between the strap and your chin. The straps should form a “V” as they rest under each ear. With the chinstrap buckled, open your mouth wide...