The Bicycle Tutor http://bicycletutor.com Learn how to fix your own bike! Fri, 09 May 2008 02:43:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 en http://bicycletutor.com/http://bicycletutor.com/images/wrench128.gifBicycle Tutor1495031http://www.feedburner.com How To Replace A Freewheel http://bicycletutor.com/replace-freewheel/ http://bicycletutor.com/replace-freewheel/#comments Fri, 09 May 2008 00:27:19 +0000 Alex Ramon http://bicycletutor.com/replace-freewheel/ Demonstrates how to remove and install a traditional thread-on freewheel cluster.

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Traditional freewheel removal and installation.

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]]> http://bicycletutor.com/replace-freewheel/feed/ How To Replace Your Chainrings http://bicycletutor.com/replace-chainrings/ http://bicycletutor.com/replace-chainrings/#comments Thu, 01 May 2008 02:48:27 +0000 Alex Ramon http://bicycletutor.com/replace-chainrings/ Covers basic removal and installation instructions for 5-bolt chainrings on 3-sprocket systems.

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Remove and install 5-bolt chainrings.

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]]> http://bicycletutor.com/replace-chainrings/feed/ How To Replace Cable Housings http://bicycletutor.com/replace-cable-housings/ http://bicycletutor.com/replace-cable-housings/#comments Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:10:55 +0000 Alex Ramon http://bicycletutor.com/replace-cable-housings/ Measure, cut, lubricate and replace your old seized or damaged brake and shift cable housings.

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How to measure and cut brake and shift cable housings.

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]]> http://bicycletutor.com/replace-cable-housings/feed/ How To Adjust Cantilever Brakes http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-cantilever-brakes/ http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-cantilever-brakes/#comments Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:01:08 +0000 Alex Ramon http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-cantilever-brakes/ Adjust brake levers, re-surface pads, set cable tension and center cantilever style brakes.

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Adjust cantilever style brake pads and cable tension.

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]]> http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-cantilever-brakes/feed/ How To Loosen a Stiff Chain Link http://bicycletutor.com/stiff-chain-link/ http://bicycletutor.com/stiff-chain-link/#comments Sat, 29 Mar 2008 06:50:18 +0000 Alex Ramon http://bicycletutor.com/stiff-chain-link/ Stiff chain links cause noise, shifting problems, and even injury. Watch how to fix it by hand!

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Loosen a stiff link by hand, or by using a chain tool.

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]]> http://bicycletutor.com/stiff-chain-link/feed/ How To Overhaul a Threaded Headset http://bicycletutor.com/overhaul-threaded-headset/ http://bicycletutor.com/overhaul-threaded-headset/#comments Sat, 22 Mar 2008 05:26:07 +0000 Alex Ramon http://bicycletutor.com/overhaul-threaded-headset/ Overhaul your headset at least once a year to check for wear and re-grease the ball bearings.

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Applies to regular 1″ and oversized 1 1/8″ threaded headsets.

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]]> http://bicycletutor.com/overhaul-threaded-headset/feed/ How To Adjust Your Seat Height and Angle http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/ http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/#comments Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:19:04 +0000 Alex Ramon http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/ Correct saddle adjustment is important to prevent knee injuries and increase pedaling efficiency.

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Correct seat adjustment increases efficiency.

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]]> http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/feed/ How To Clean and Lubricate a Chain http://bicycletutor.com/chain-lubrication/ http://bicycletutor.com/chain-lubrication/#comments Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:02:11 +0000 Alex Ramon http://bicycletutor.com/chain-lubrication/ Frequent chain cleaning and lubrication will help keep dirt off your chain and prevent wear.

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Clean and lubricate your chain frequently.

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]]> http://bicycletutor.com/chain-lubrication/feed/ How To Replace a Freehub Body http://bicycletutor.com/freehub-body/ http://bicycletutor.com/freehub-body/#comments Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:25:36 +0000 Alex Ramon http://bicycletutor.com/freehub-body/ Demonstrates how to remove and install a cassette freehub body. Requires a hub overhaul.

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Remove and install a cassette freehub body.

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]]> http://bicycletutor.com/freehub-body/feed/ How To Overhaul Wheel Bearings http://bicycletutor.com/overhaul-wheel-bearings/ http://bicycletutor.com/overhaul-wheel-bearings/#comments Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:09:27 +0000 Alex Ramon http://bicycletutor.com/overhaul-wheel-bearings/ Overhaul a hub, replace and grease the wheel bearings, and adjust the cones.

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Overhaul your hub and replace the ball bearings.

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]]> http://bicycletutor.com/overhaul-wheel-bearings/feed/ How To Replace a Broken Spoke http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/ http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/#comments Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:22:31 +0000 Alex Ramon http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/ Demonstrates a single spoke removal and installation.

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Demonstrates a single spoke removal and installation.

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]]> http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/feed/ How To True a Wheel http://bicycletutor.com/wheel-truing/ http://bicycletutor.com/wheel-truing/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:34:37 +0000 Alex Ramon http://bicycletutor.com/wheel-truing/ Aspects of wheel truing covered include radial, lateral, centering (or dishing) and spoke tension.

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Truing Wheels: radial, lateral, centering and tension.

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]]> http://bicycletutor.com/wheel-truing/feed/ How To Check If Your Bearings Are Worn http://bicycletutor.com/check-bearing-wear/ http://bicycletutor.com/check-bearing-wear/#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:10:15 +0000 Alex Ramon http://bicycletutor.com/check-bearing-wear/ Did you know that you can check the health of your bearings by listening to your bike seat?

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Listen to your bottom bracket, headset, and wheel bearings.

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]]> http://bicycletutor.com/check-bearing-wear/feed/ How To Lubricate Brake and Shift Cables http://bicycletutor.com/lube-brake-shift-cables/ http://bicycletutor.com/lube-brake-shift-cables/#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:07:52 +0000 Alex Ramon http://bicycletutor.com/lube-brake-shift-cables/ Cable lubrication is recommended, especially if you ride in the rain or have steel-lined cable housings.

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For steel lined cable housings and wet weather riders.

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]]> http://bicycletutor.com/lube-brake-shift-cables/feed/ How To Replace a Cartridge Bottom Bracket http://bicycletutor.com/cartridge-bottom-bracket/ http://bicycletutor.com/cartridge-bottom-bracket/#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:05:10 +0000 Alex Ramon http://bicycletutor.com/cartridge-bottom-bracket/ Demonstrates how to remove and install a sealed cartridge bottom bracket.

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Based on the standard British (I.S.O.) thread size.

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]]> http://bicycletutor.com/cartridge-bottom-bracket/feed/ How To Replace Cotterless Crank Arms http://bicycletutor.com/replace-cotterless-cranks/ http://bicycletutor.com/replace-cotterless-cranks/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:20:04 +0000 Alex Ramon http://bicycletutor.com/replace-cotterless-cranks/ Crank removal and installation procedure, based on a square-spindle, sealed cartridge bottom bracket.

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Based on a square-spindle, sealed cartridge bottom bracket.

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]]> http://bicycletutor.com/replace-cotterless-cranks/feed/ How To Remove and Install Your Wheels http://bicycletutor.com/remove-install-wheels/ http://bicycletutor.com/remove-install-wheels/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2008 07:05:15 +0000 Alex Ramon http://bicycletutor.com/remove-install-wheels/ Demonstrates how to release brake cables and operate front and rear quick release axles.

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Applies to quick release wheels with a rear sprocket cluster.

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]]> http://bicycletutor.com/remove-install-wheels/feed/ How To Fix a Flat Tire http://bicycletutor.com/fix-flat-tire/ http://bicycletutor.com/fix-flat-tire/#comments Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:18:24 +0000 Alex Ramon http://bicycletutor.com/fix-flat-tire/ How to use a patch kit to repair a tube. Also demonstrates how to remove and install a tire.

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Repair your bike tube using a patch.

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]]> http://bicycletutor.com/fix-flat-tire/feed/ How To Replace Your Pedals http://bicycletutor.com/replace-pedals/ http://bicycletutor.com/replace-pedals/#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:47:59 +0000 Alex Ramon http://bicycletutor.com/replace-pedals/ Applies to both 1/2" and 9/16" thread sizes. Always remember that the left pedal has a reverse thread.

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Applies to both 1/2″ and 9/16″ thread sizes.

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]]> http://bicycletutor.com/replace-pedals/feed/ How To Adjust Your Front Derailer http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-front-derailer/ http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-front-derailer/#comments Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:08:36 +0000 Alex Ramon http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-front-derailer/ Applies to most 3-chainring derailer systems.
Adjust your Rear Derailer

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Applies to most 3-chainring derailer systems.

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