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 »
Rear Derailleur Noises
The rear derailleur on my vintage Trek was making a constant clicking noise as I turned the cranks. I go through the process of finding and fixing the issue.
Replace Shift Cable In Shimano EF-51 Trigger Shifters
I show how to replace the shift cable in Shimano EF-51 shifters. I install a new cable into the right shifter in the video, but the left shifter is done the same way.
Converting Fixie Back To Geared Bike
I bought a nice Koga Miyata race bike, that unfortunately had been converted to a fixie. I don’t mind fixed geared bikes, but this seemed like a waste of a nice vintage race bike. So I decided to convert it back to have more gears. Originally the bike would have been 14 speed, but I …Read more »
How To Remove Crank Arm With Stripped Threads
I show how to remove square taper bike cranks with stripped extractor threads where a puller won’t work. This method will allow you to remove a crankset without a regular puller tool. I used a 3″ three jaw gear puller tool such as used to remove pressed on pulleys and gears. I bought the tool …Read more »