A fast (sped-up) video of a tyre and tube swap. Just for fun. 🙂
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Cycling and bicycle mechanic related videos
Robust and cheap to run bicycle?
What kind of bicycle to buy if you’re looking for a bike that is realiable, simple, and cheap to run? Cheap used bicycle choice?
Cracked tyre casing and rot causing wheel WOBBLE!
How a cracked tyre sidewall can cause a wheel to run out of true. How to check if tyres are due for replacement.
Which headset cups dimension to buy?
How to figure out which headset cups (bicycle steerer bearings) to buy? What to measure? SHIS?
Should you rust-protect your steel frame (and how)?
Should you rust-protect your steel bicycle frame, and how? Rust converters and rust protection discussed.
Shimano FH-MT410-B 12-speed Microspline freehub overhaul and a rant :)
Overhauling (replacing the bearings) a modern Shimano 12-speed Microspline freehub ( FH-MT410-B). Discussing the 3-pawl freehub ratchet design.
What kind of wheels should you build/buy?
What does, and what doesn’t make sense when considering to buy or build wheels for your bicycle. How many spokes? What lacing pattern? And similar.
Should you face every frame’s BB shell?
How and why you should consider checking and facing your (metal frame) bottom bracket shell.
Things to avoid when buying a bicycle
A quick list of stuff you should avoid if you need a bicycle to serve you (not the other way round) – i.e. to make it robust and reliable, while being cheap to run.
What kind of bicycle should you buy?
The pros and cons of various bicycle patents and components – i.e. what to choose if you want a durable, reliable, and cheap to run bicycle.
Hollowtech II safety check
How to easily do a regular Hollowtech II bottom bracket check to confirm it is good and avoid any accidents.
Slick, high-quality tyres are surprisingly FAST! :)
The difference that high-quality slick tyres can make in terms of speed (and even riding comfort).
A cycling industry rant
A brief discussion (rant) of nonsense cycling industry patents and parts – what makes more problems than it solves?
Mudguards in real, premium quality mud :)
A problem when riding with mudguards (“fenders”) in muddy off-road conditions. Wheels comletely blocked!
Worn rim-brake rim surface – CAUTION!
The danger of riding with rims worn by rim brakes past the safe wear point.
Bike tyre mounting direction DOESN’T MATTER! :)
Why (and when) does bicycle tyre mounting direction simply not matter? When is it just a cosmethic thing?
Saddle security HACK! :)
A simple (and cheap) hack to keep your bicycle’s saddle secure from theft. It works! 🙂
LEARN TO RIDE a bicycle in 5 MINUTES!
How to quickly and easily learn to ride a bicyle – in just one day (or five minutes if you like)!
How to safely start & stop with a bicycle
How to easily and safely get on and off a bicycle. A simple riding technique that many (new) cyclists need to learn.
How to cycle safely in cities and bicycle lanes
How to ride a bicycle safely in urban areas, with or without separate bicycle paths.
How to ride a bicycle in traffic – safely
How to safely ride a bicycle in (heavy) traffic. Lane positioning, signalling, and (how to avoid the) common risky scenarios.
Q&A 1 – Bicycles for heavy riders – aluminium, road bikes?
What kinds of bicycles are suitable for heavy riders – and some other questions and answers covered.
Cycling helmets 101 – how much do they really help?
What amount of protection can you realistically expect from a normal bicycle (cycling) helmet? How to adjust your risk assessment accordingly?
Busch + Müller LED dynamo lights demonstration
A brief demonstration of how bright the Busch + Müller LED dynamo bicycle lights are in the dark.
Best bicycle locks – recommendations
Recommendations and brief presentations of some high-quality, secure bicycle locks. How to lock your bike securely?
Abus GRANIT CityChain XPlus™ 1060/110 lock review
A presentation and a discussion of the pros and cons of the Abus GRANIT CityChain XPlus™ 1060/110 bicycle chain lock.
Connecting dynamo hubs to LED lights – theory
A wiring diagram and a theoretical explanation of the bicycle dynamo hub LED lights installation and connecting.
Dynamo hubs and LED lights for bicycles
Types and models of bicycle dynamo hubs – with their pros and cons. Types of bicycle (dynamo hub) lights and LED lights explained.
Safety when working with bicycles, and in general
How to be safe and protected when working (with bicycles or in general). Safety equipment, clothing, lighting, and safe procedures.
How to mount Abus Bordo 6500 bicycle frame bracket
A step-by-step tutorial on how to mount the Abus Bordo 6500 bicycle frame bracket.
Abus Bordo 6500 (Granit X-Plus) lock presentation
Abus Bordo 6500 (Granit X-Plus) lock presentation: what are its pros and cons, and what kind of locking options does it provide?
Bicycle saddle tilt adjustment
How to easily adjust bicycle saddle’s tilt (angle)? What is the best angle for your saddle (flat, nose-down, or nose-up)?
(Road) bicycle frame sizing and stem length
(Road) bicycle frame sizing and optimal stem length discussed. The pros and cons of having a frame or a stem that is too big or too small.
Bicycle frame geometry and bicycle fit basics explained
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The basics of bicycle frame geometry and sizing. How does a sloped top-tube affect the frame’s effective size?
Removing and mounting bicycle flat bar grips
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How to remove and mount bicycle flat handlebar grips.
Cycling sunglasses buying guide
Cycling sunglasses explained: shapes and lenses. Polarized lenses, and photochromic (“photo grey”, “transitions”) lenses pros and cons.
How to dress for winter cycling?
How to stay warm and dry when cycling in adverse conditions: wind, winter cold, and rain?
Cheap and good Shimano cassettes
Do expensive cassettes last longer than the cheap ones? What are the pros and cons of cheap, low-end cassettes?
How to mount Ortlieb Rack-Pack to Ortlieb panniers
A step-by-step tutorial on how to mount Ortlieb Rack-Pack to Ortlieb panniers.
Bicycle panniers 101 & How to mount (Ortlieb) panniers
The pros and cons of bicycle panniers – and a brief tutorial on how to mount panniers on a bicycle rack.
How to buy a used bike on Craigslist?
How to browse for used bicycles on Craigslist.
How to buy (inspect) a second hand (used) bicycle – Marathon version
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A long, in detail demonstration on how to check the condition of a used (2nd hand) bicycle before buying.
How to check a used bicycle before buying
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A quick demo on how to check the condition of a used (2nd hand) bicycle before buying.
How to prevent spokes from breaking?
What lacing pattern and spokes to choose for a durable wheel – i.e. how to prevent your spokes from breaking?
Wheel truing catches and gotchas
What to look out for when you start truing wheels – the common problems that could make your job harder. How to use the frame as a turing stand.
Rohloff hub lacing pattern(s) discussed
A brief discussion of the recommended lacing pattern for Rohloff hubs.
Do spokes break from too much load? Spoke breaking under tension
A simple, short experiment on how much load a single spoke can take before breaking.
Experiment: do left hand side spokes of rear bicycle wheels carry driving load (torque)?
An experiment measuring whether the non-drive-side spokes also transfer the pedalling torque (or is it just the drive side spokes).
An experiment measuring whether the non-drive-side spokes also transfer the pedalling torque (or is it just the drive side spokes).
How the number of speeds affects rear wheel strength
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How and why using wider freehubs (the part that where the cassette is mounted) and wider cassettes makes for a weaker wheel.
Modern wheel on a vintage frame
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Mounting a modern wheel in a vintage frame with narrow rear dropouts.
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