Difficulty: How to Remove and Install Cranks on an ISIS Bottom Bracket This guide will cover removing and installing crank arms on an ISIS bottom bracket. Tools: . . . Simple Green degreaser Grease Removal: 1. . 2. . 3. . 4. . 5. . Installation: 1. . 2. . 3. . 4. . […]
How to Replace a Freewheel
Difficulty: How to Replace a Freewheel This guide will cover removing a freewheel and installing a new freewheel. Tools: Freewheel remover (for your type of freewheel) Large adjustable wrench Piece of pipe that fits over adjustable wrench (optional) Grease To remove: 1. Remove the rear wheel from the bike and remove the quick release skewer […]
How to Replace Chainrings
Difficulty: How to Replace a Chainring This guide will cover how to remove and install a chainring on your crank arm. For larger chainrings, you can usually do this job without removing the crank arm, but for the little ring, replacement usually requires you to remove the crank arm. Tools: Chainring nut wrench or flat-blade […]
How to Remove and Install Cranks on a Sq...
Difficulty: How to Remove and Install Cranks on a Square Taper Bottom Bracket This guide will cover removing and installing crank arms on a square taper bottom bracket. Tools: Park CCP-2 crank remover 8mm Allen wrench Adjustable wrench Simple Green Grease Removal: 1. Remove the dust cap and crank bolt using, most likely, an 8mm […]
How to Clean and Degrease a Dirty Chain
Difficulty: How to Clean and Degrease a Dirty Chain You should always clean your chain before lubing it. If the chain is very dirty, you should get the chain scrubber out! You need: Degreaser (like Finish Line Multi degreaser) Chain scrubber A rag or two 1. If the chain is covered in gunk, start by […]
How to Check Chain Wear Using the ProGol...
Difficulty: How to Use the ProGold Chain Gauge to Check Chain Wear This guide will cover checking for chain stretch to see if your chain is worn out. Tools: ProGold Chain Gauge 1. With the chain still on your bicycle, place the set end of the tool on a roller and let the tool slide […]
How to Check Chain Wear – Without a Tool
Difficulty: How to Check a Bike Chain for Wear This guide will cover checking for chain stretch to see if your chain is worn out. No special tools are required. Tools: 12″ ruler 1. With the chain still on your bicycle, line up the “0” end of the ruler with a chain pin. 2. Then […]
How to Replace Shifter Cables on a Mount...
Difficulty: How to Replace Mountain Bike Cables This guide will cover removing the old derailleur cables and installing some new ones on your mountain bike. Tools: Cable cutters Phillips screwdrivers 5mm allen wrench Needle nose pliers Most places say to replace cables about twice a year, and housing once a year. That might be necessary […]
How to Replace Road Bike Shifter Cables
Difficulty: How to Replace Road Bike Shifter Cables This guide will cover removing the old derailleur cables and installing some new ones on your road bike’s STI shifters. Tools: Cable cutters Phillips screwdrivers 5mm allen wrench Needle nose pliers Most places say to replace cables about twice a year, and housing once a year. That […]
How to Remove a Rear Derailleur
Difficulty: Rear Derailleur Removal This guide will cover removing the rear derailleur. Tools: Repair stand 5mm Allen wrench Small Phillips screwdriver 1. Place your bike in a repair stand if you have one, it will make the adjustment much easier. (You can always build a repair stand yourself.) 2. First, remove the chain and shift […]