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Cycling and bicycle mechanic related videos
How to stop cranks from creaking
How to stop (and prevent) bicycle cranks from creaking? How to properly mount and tighten the chainrings?
Hollowtech II bearing replacement feedback
My feedback on the experiment I did with Shimano Hollowtech II bottom bracket cup bearing replacement.
Shimano Hollowtech II bottom bracket bearing replacement – hack
Removing the old and installing new cartridge bearings inside the Shimano Hollowtech II bottom bracket cups.
Hollowtech II bottom bracket spacers explained
How many spacers should you use on either side of the Shimano Hollowtech II bottom bracket cups? How to figure it out?
How to remove a threaded bottom bracket – in which direction to turn?
In which direction should you turn to unscrew (remove) a threaded bottom bracket? Left handed thread on the right cup?
Removing damaged square taper cranks – improvising and fixing a bicycle
Improvising in order to remove stuck, damaged square taper cranks. When the crank puller doesn’t work.
Installing square taper bottom bracket, cranks, and pedals
How to install a square taper bottom bracket and cranks? Should you grease the threads and the spindle’s splines?
How to install Shimano Hollowtech II bottom bracket
Installing Shimano Hollowtech II bottom bracket spacers, cups, and cranks.
Need(ed) help with RaceFace Turbine cranks
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How I got stuck trying to fix the RaceFace turbine cranks and bottom bracket.
Threaded bottom bracket removal
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Removing (unscrewing) a threaded bottom bracket.
How to remove, and mount, a cassette, or a freewheel
How to remove, and mount, a cassette or a freewheel? How to use a chain whip, and a cassette wrench?
What is a bicycle chainline and how to measure it?
What is a bicycle’s chain-line? Why is it important? How can you measure it?
Connecting bicycle chains (quick links, pins etc.)
How to connect (and disassemble) a bicycle chain? How to use the pins, and the quick-links? Different quick-link types explained.
Bicycle chain construction and standards
What kinds (widths) of bicycle chains exist? How are the links connected?
Chain suck – with no load applied
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A video recording of a severe (extreme) chain suck effect.
Chain suck – worn chainring and a new one
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A slow-motion video of a new chain getting stuck (“chain-suck”) on a worn chainring, and disengaging normally on a new chainring.
How to remove a freewheel
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Showing how to remove a stuck freewheel using a vice.
Mounting a cassette onto a freehub
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How too few (or too many) spacers can affect the cassettes engagement on a freehub.
Worn bicycle chain sideways play
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A video demonstration of a sideways play of a worn bicycle chain.
Roller wear effect on chain to chainring engagement
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How does chain roller wear affect the chain’s engagement (meshing) with the chainrings (and sprockets)?
Shimano Nexus hub with an Alfine shifter
Showing how a Shimano Nexus gear hub can work with a Shimano Alfine shifter
Friction Shifters Explained
What on Earth are friction shifters? How do they work? What are their pros and cons?
Fine-tuning a Shimano electronic shifter
How to fine-tune an e-bike Shimano electronic shifter?
Pairing Shimano 11speed MTB cassette with a road groupset
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A Shimano 11-speed MTB cassette working fine with Shimano 11-speed shifter and rear derailleur (with a hanger-extender).
Problems preventing you from EVER tuning your derailleurs properly
You just can’t tune your shifters and derailleurs to work properly? These are some of the things that could be preventing you from doing it right.
Bicycle derailleur tuning academy
How to perfectly tune your shifters and derailleurs? A long, in detail, step-by-step tutorial with explanations.
How to PROPERLY shift gears on a bicycle?
How to properly shift gears on a bicycle – regardless of whether you have a double, a triple, or a 1x drivetrain/cranks!
Disc brake caliper bolt tightening explained
Why you should alternately and gradually tighten disc brake caliper mounting bolts.
Converting from rim, to disc brakes
How to convert your bicycle from rim brakes to disc brakes? What to look out for (the risks) and what are the pros and cons?
How to remove, and mount a brake disc (rotor) for a bicycle wheel
How to properly remove, and mount a bicycle brake disc (“rotor”)? Centerlock – and the 6-bolt type.
Centerlock brake-disc mounting system – advantages
Explaining the advantages of the “Shimano Centerlock” bake disc (“rotor”) mounting system. How does it self-secure itself?
Fixing a stuck bicycle disc brake piston
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How to fix a stuck bicycle disc brake piston – when your pistons aren’t moving (retracting) evenly.
Replacing Shimano disc brake pads
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How to replace (Shimano) disc brake pads? (on a gravel bike 🙂 )
Hydraulic brake hose working principle
Hydraulic brake hose working principle – fluid change, and air bubbles removal (and prevention) procedures explained.
Bicycle hydraulic brake service 04 – Brake bleeding demonstration
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How to bleed old style Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (mineral-oil based hydraulic fluid).
An article explaining which fluid you should put in your hydraulic bicycle brakes.
Bicycle hydraulic brake service 03 – Bleeding explained
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Hydraulic disc brake bleeding procedure (removing air bubbles) explained – why it’s done the way it’s done?
Bicycle hydraulic brake service 02 – Brake working principle
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Why are hydraulic brakes so powerful, with great modulation, even without any servos? The working principle explained.
Bicycle hydraulic brake service 01 – Introduction
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The introductory video for my hydraulic disc brake video mini-series.
Modern road bicycle rim brakes are unsafe
What is the major downside of modern road bicycle caliper rim-brakes?
Classic BRAKE overhaul
A full service (overhaul) of an old (vintage) rim-brake caliper.
How to replace road bike brake pads
How to replace road bicycle rim brake caliper brake pads?
Shimano roller brake disassembly and reassembly
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A slow video demonstration (no sound) of a Shimano roller brake disassembly and reassembly (overhaul).
Platform pedal stud preventive maintenance
How to prevent your platform (flat) pedal studs from seizing?
When to use a striking or an impact screwdriver?
When should you consider using an impact screwdriver (or an impact wrench for that matter)?
Bicycles that aren’t in a rideable condition – worth fixing?
Discussion about whether it’s worth fixing an old bicycle that is not in a rideable condition.
Turning a multi-speed bicycle into a single-speed one – basics explained
How to convert a multi-speed bicycle into a single-speed (or a fixie)?
Restoration VS Repair – vintage bicycles
The important differences between vintage bicycle restoration, and repair (i.e. getting back on the road).
Tune up and full service – what they are and how much?
How much should you pay for a bicycle service? The difference between a tune-up and a full service?
The best bicycle repair shop in the world?
What makes a good bicycle (service) shop, and how to find one?
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