Bicycle Parts & Maintenance: Video Series

Measuring a mountain bike frame is important because it concerns stand-over, clearance and upper-body extension. Find out how to measure a mountain bike frame from the center of a bolt in inches or centimeters with help from the owner of a bicycle shop in this free video on mountain bike frames.

The first step is using bicycle pumps is to find the valve on the bicycle, and most pumps will accommodate different types of valves. Find out how to lock a bicycle pump so that air doesn't escape with help from the owner of a bicycle shop in this free video on bicycle pumps.

A bike frame is measured from the front to the back, as well as from the center of the crank to the seat tube. Learn more about making accurate measurements of a bike frame with help from the owner of a bicycle shop in this free video on bike frames.

When choosing a kid's bicycle, basic options include a 21-inch bike and a 24-inch bike, which refer to the tire size. Learn about the differences between tires sizes on kids' bikes and adult bikes with help from the owner of a bicycle shop in this free video on bicycles for kids.

Most bicycles have a quick-release lever that can be opened or closed, which allows the user to lower or raise the seat. Find out when to close the quick-release, based on the position of the leg and bend of the knee, with help from the owner of a bicycle shop in this free video on bicycle seats.

Most modern bike frames don't rust, but the drive train is primarily made of steel components that can rust very easily. Learn about getting rid of rust on a bike with a degreaser with help from the owner of a bicycle shop in this free video on rusty bikes.

When fitting bicycle shoes, it's important to focus on the fit of the forefoot, because that is where most of the weight is applied. Discover why a bicycle shoe should feel a little roomy when being tried on for the first time with help from the owner of a bicycle shop in this free video on bicycle shoes.

In order to change a bicycle tire tube, remove the brake cables, open the quick-release lever for the wheel and take the tire off the rim to get to the tube. Find out how to check a rim strip with help from the owner of a bicycle shop in this free video on bicycle tire tubes.

When setting a pedal position for riding a bicycle, put the position at about nine o'clock and get on the bike. Discover the importance of having plenty of room in front of a bike before beginning to pedal with help from the owner of a bicycle shop in this free video on pedaling bicycles.

When choosing a bike rack, a roof rack is an expensive option, but it can usually accept a number of accessories, such as those needed for carrying a kayak. Learn about receiver fish racks as bike rack options with help from the owner of a bicycle shop in this free video on bike racks.

The parts of bicycle brakes differ between brake systems, which are typically pincher style brakes or hydraulic disc systems. Find out how hydraulic tubes follow a bike's frame right up to the brake lever with help from the owner of a bicycle shop in this free video on bicycle brake parts.

In order to tune up a bicycle, pay attention to air pressure and take a look at the gear package to see if there needs to be an adjustment to cable tension. Learn about adjustment barrels for tuning up a bike's brakes with help from the owner of a bicycle shop in this free video on bicycle tune-ups.