Posts By: RJ The Bike Guy
How To Open Bike Lock Without Combination – Advanced Lesson
I show how to find the combination and unlock a bicycle cable lock. This can be useful if you have lost the combination, or maybe you have bought a used bike that came with a lock and chain and no combination. Cheap locks are very easy to unlock. But a good quality lock is much …Read more »
Sachs Huret DuoPar Eco Rear Derailleur Overhaul – Disassembly/Re-Assembly
I teardown, clean, lube, and rebuild a vintage Sachs Huret DuoPar Eco Rear Derailleur. I also installed new bearings into the guide pulley.
Suntour Seven Rear Derailleur Overhaul – Disassembly/Re-Assembly
I teardown a vintage Suntour Seven/7 (RD-1900) rear derailleur, then clean, lube, and reassemble it again.
How To Remove Freewheel From Hub With Cut Spokes/Without Rim
I show how to remove a freewheel from a hub without a rim. The preferable method is to remove the freewheel from the wheel first, then cut the spokes. But stuff happens. Using this method, you can remove the freewheel without damaging either the freewheel or hub. You will need a chainwhip and a solid …Read more »
Schwinn Mesa Runner Bike Overhaul
I “stole” a friends bicycle while he was on vacation and and did a complete teardown/rebuild. It was in pretty rough shape. It’s not a high end bike or anything, but he rides it. So I know he will appreciate it. It will be waiting to surprise him when he gets home. The bike is …Read more »