Posts By: RJ The Bike Guy
How To Replace/Upgrade Rear Derailleur On A Bike
I show how to replace a rear bike derailleur. In the video, I replace the Shimano 105 Derailleur with a Shimano 600 model. It’s a minor upgrade, but I have already upgraded the most of the rest of the parts on my 1990 Trek 1000 to Shimano 600. And I got the derailleur on eBay …Read more »
How To Replace Ball Bearings In A Retainer Cage
Sometimes when working on a bike you find bearings in retainer cages. Often in the bottom brackets and headsets. I usually will replace the whole bearing retainer set. But some bike shops don’t even sell them, or you might not be able to find the right size. Some people will just get rid of the …Read more »
How To Overhaul Bike Headset – Remove/Clean/Install New Bearings
I overhaul the threaded headset on a 1984 Schwinn Le Tour Luxe. The cups and races were good, so I didn’t have to replace those. I cleaned everything and installed new bearings.
How To Adjust Vintage Raleigh Bike Front Wheel Hub
The front hub on old style Raleigh bikes adjust differently than most other style bikes. I’m talking the Made In England Raleighs, not the Made In China ones. There are no lock nuts, and only one of the cones is adjustable. In this video, I adjust the front hub of a 1980 Raleigh Sports. The …Read more »
How To Polish Chrome Bike Rims Fast And Easy
The wheels on my 1969 Raleigh bike looked awful. They were so dull, I thought they were aluminum. After I cleaned them a bit, I was surprised to find out they were actually chrome. So I polished them to make them look as good as possible considering they are almost 45 years old and kept …Read more »