Posts By: RJ The Bike Guy
How To Make Easy Thread Chaser Tool To Fix Damaged Threads
I show how to make a cheap, easy, homemade DIY thread chasing tool and repair moderately damaged threads. In this case it was a bike frame bottle cage mount. But the method can be used for other threaded spots as well. I could have used a tap, but a tap will cut threads and remove …Read more »
Opening Cheap Bike Lock In 10 Seconds Without Combination Just For Fun
This is why you shouldn’t use a cheap bike lock! I was at a thrift store as saw a bike with a cheap lock on it. Just for fun I wanted to try to open the lock without knowing the combination and make a video. I didn’t want to buy the bike, so I shot …Read more »
How To Fix Bike Chain Skipping/Slipping/Jumping Gears
I show the most common causes for chains that skip, slip, jump gears while pedaling (auto-shifting/phantom shifting derailleur), especially while under torque like climbing up a hill or standing on the pedals. And explain what needs to be done to fix them. Straightening A Bent Derailleur Hanger How To Measure Bike Chain Wear With A …Read more »
How To Fix Bike Not Shifting Gears
I am often asked how to fix a bike that won’t shift gears or will only shift to some gears. The problem will be the shifters, derailleurs, or cables. I walk through the steps to isolate and locate the issue and how to fix it. I cover both the front derailleur and rear derailleur. How …Read more »
How To Adjust The B Screw On A Rear Bike Derailleur
I have been asked a few times about the B tension screw found on many rear derailleurs and about adjusting it. So I shot a video on how to do the b screw adjustment and here it is.