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Bicycle repair and maintenance is important for keeping a bike running smoothly and efficiently. Learn bicycle maintenance and repairs with tips from a bike mechanic in this free video series on bicycle repairs.
There are 26 videos in this series:
Fixing a slipped bicycle chain can be done by replacing the bike chain or fixing broken bicycle gear teeth. Repair a slipped bicycle chain with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
Replace bicycle grips by cutting along the top of the bike grip with a razor blade and peeling them back. Put on new bike grips with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
Replace bike brake pads by releasing the brake calipers, removing the old brake pad and replacing it with a new one. Change bike brake pads with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
Install bike handle bar ends by folding over excess tape and pushing in the plug until it holds. Put in handle bar ends on a bike with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
Prevent bike frame rust by keeping it out of the rain, wiping down any excess moisture and spraying bicycle frame saver on the bike. Avoid getting rust on a bike frame with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
Bike chain rings are replaced by loosening bolts around the ring and sliding it off without removing the bike pedal crank. Replace bike chain rings with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
Cut bike cable housing with cable cutters and with enough extra cable to go into the bicycle cable guide and derailleur. Sever bicycle cable housing with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
Adjusting a bike hub is done with a thirteen and seventeen millimeter wrench by tightening or loosening the inner cone or outside nut. Adjust a bike hub with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
Adjust a bike headset by first tightening the top cap bolt until there is no more play in the bicycle headset and then centering the stem. Adjust a bike headset with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
Remove the crank bolt first when adjusting a bicycle bottom bracket and then thread the crank puller into the crank arm.Adjust a bicycle bottom bracket with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
Check bike hanger alignment by checking how the bike shifts and make adjustments by releasing cable tension and pull or push derailleur until adjusted. Check bike hanger alignment with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
When installing a threadless bike stem, take off the old stem by removing the five millimeter bolt at the top and four millimeter bolts on the side. Put in a threadless bike stem with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
Installing a quill stem on a bike is done by mounting the handlebars to the appropriate height, tightening the stem bolt and lining up the handlebars straight. Put in a quill stem for a bike with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
When replacing bike handlebars, loosen all four stem bolts, slide on handlebars and then all the bike controls. Change out bike handlebars with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
Tape handlebars on a road bike by wrapping the bottom to the outside and the top handlebars to the inside. Tape road bike handlebars with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
Create slack in a bike chain by pushing down on the derailleur and moving the pedals until the chain catches back on the sprocket. Repair a bike chain with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
When fixing a poorly shift bicycle, first check the gears or add cable tension by turning the barrel adjuster clockwise. Repair a poorly shifting bike with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
Tightening or loosing bicycle brakes can be done by making adjustments on the barrel adjuster or on the brake caliper on the back of the bike. Fix bicycle brakes with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
When changing a bicycle tire, release the brake, let most of the air out of the tube and pull the tire and tube off without breaking the valve stem. Replace bicycle tires with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
Fixing spokes requires removing the tire, rim stripping and pull out the broken or bent spokes. Repair bicycle spokes with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
Use bicycle specific chain lube to fix a rusty bicycle chain. Repair rusty bicycle chains with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
When changing a flat tire, undo the valve stem, release remaining air and remove the inner tube before reinstalling the bike tire. Replace a flat bike tire with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
Tightening or loosing bicycle brakes can be done by making adjustments on the barrel adjuster or on the brake caliper on the back of the bike. Adjust bicycle brakes with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
A damp rag, Simple Green or warm soapy water and are some safe ways to clean a bicycle. Clean a bicycle with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
When adjusting bicycle handlebars, loosen stem bolts on the front and move the handlebars forward to backward until they are comfortable. Adjust bicycle handlebars with tips from a bicycle mechanic in this free video on bike maintenance and repairs.
Riding a bicycle is a great recreational sport, provides a fun work out, and is a viable form of transportation in many areas where urban traffic is difficult and annoying. Bikes have become increasingly popular throughout the world because they are relatively inexpensive, easy to use, and have very little impact on the global environment. For many young children, a bicycle represents that first taste of freedom, and is the primary manner in which a child will experience the world, until they are old enough to drive. Many people continue to ride their bikes into adulthood though, for the enjoyment of it and for the exercise, but whatever your reasons, biking is a great activity alone or with friends. In this free video series on bike repairs and maintenance, let a bicycle mechanic explain various ways to keep a bike running smoothly. First, he discusses how to fix a slipped bicycle chain, replace bike grips, bike brake pads and prevent rust on a bike frame. Next, he talks about adjusting bike hubs, headsets, bottom brackets and checking a bikes hanger alignment. Finally, learn how to change a bicycle tire, fix a bike spoke, change a flat and wash a bike.
Evan George Evan George has been a mechanic at Gregg's Cycles for over a year. He has been riding seriously for over 3 years. George loves to ride and work on all types of bikes.dkdk
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