Posts By: RJ The Bike Guy
How To Pack A Bike For Shipping In A Cardboard Box
I wanted to ship a bike across country, so I made a video of the packing process. The goal is to pack the bike so it will arrive safely, without damage. And also so that I can easily put the bike back together at the other end. Basically pad everything! And add lots of padding …Read more »
Can I Update Wheel From 7 Speed Cassette To 8, 9, or 10 Speed Cassette?
I occasionally get asked by viewers if they can update a bike wheel from a 7 speed cassette, to an 8, 9 or 10 speed cassette. The answer is maybe. I explain and show what to look for to tell if you can replace the 7 speed cassette with a cassette with more cogs. Freewheel …Read more »
Convert Solid Axle/Bolt-On Wheel To Quick Release Axle
I show how to convert a solid axle to a quick release axle on a bolt on bike wheel. I do the conversion on a rear wheel in the video, but the process is about the same for the front. I ordered the quick release axle from eBay and it came with the cones and …Read more »
Remove Stickers From A Bike
I show my favorite methods of how to remove stickers and sticker residue from a bicycle frame. This is not for original factory decals which are usually under a layer of clear coat paint. But this method can be used for bike shop stickers, warning labels, or the kinds of stickers that kids sometimes plaster …Read more »
How To Fix Rapid Fire Shifter – Shimano Alivio Repair
I show how to fix a RapidFire/trigger shifter that won’t catch/shift, in this case, a Shimano Alivio ST MC10 shifter, but the repair is similar for most trigger shifters. The common problem is the pawls get gunked up and don’t move smoothly. They generally just need to been cleaned and lubed so that the pawls …Read more »