Posts By: RJ The Bike Guy
Craigslist Bike Finds – 1986 Cannondale ST-400 & 1974 Atala Road Bikes
A couple more cool bikes that I found on Craigslist. Great deals! The 1986 Cannondale ST-400 (made in USA) is a sports/touring bike with a 14 speed Suntour drive train. Great condition! The 1974 Atala (Italian made) is cool with a Per John leather saddle. Campagnolo shifters/hubs/cable guide. But the derailleurs are Suntour Cyclone. They …Read more »
RockShox Indy S Shocks/Forks Service – Disassembly/Clean/Lube/Assembly
I show how to disassemble, clean, lubricate, and re-assemble Rock Shox Indy S suspension forks. This maintenance is recommended every year or 100 hours of riding. The docs say to use 8W. but I used 5W oil, because that is what I had. Tekton Extra Long Hex Bit Socket Set: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001NT2LK4/ref=nosim/youtube25-20
Cheap Easy Tool To Clean Inside Bike Seat Tube
I show how to clean rust and corrosion from the inside of a bike seat tube using a cheap and easy to make tool. This is useful for cleaning out a seat tube after removing a seized seatpost. There is often ugly oxidation left over from the galvanic reaction between the aluminum seat post and …Read more »
How To Disassemble/Clean/Lube/Re-assemble RST 191 CS Forks/Shocks
I show how to tear down, lubricate, and rebuild RST 191CS suspension forks/shocks. These shocks were on a Trek 820 mountain bike. Basic maintenance/service to keep your suspension working and from becoming stiff or frozen. The grease I used is Slickoleum AKA Slick Honey.
How To Replace Shift Cable In Sachs Power Grip Plus Shifters
I show how to remove/install a shifter cable on a Power Grip Plus shifter made by Sachs.