Fix Rear Bike Wheel – Off Center/Rubbing Frame
I show the steps a rear bike wheel might be off center or rub the insides of the chain stays of the frame. I discuss the various causes and and explain how to repair them. How To Make A Cheap Bike Frame Alignment Gauge Tool:
Adjust/Center Side Pull Caliper Brakes That Are Hitting Rim Uneven
I show how to center side-pull caliper brakes on a road bike where one pad hits the rim before the other.
RJ The Bike Guy Gets Flipped Off By Cyclist – Re-Enacted With Toy Cars
How a cyclist flipped me off, re-enacted with toy cars. I was on my way home from work driving on a two lane road. The guy was riding his bike just inside the white line which was fine. He looked like a recreational rider from his build and his unsmooth line. I didn’t look at …Read more »
Long Cage vs Short Cage Derailleurs – Which Do You Need
I have had viewers asking me whether they need a long cage or short cage derailleur for their drive train changes. I explain how to calculate the number of teeth worth of chain that you need to match to the total capacity (aka chain wrap) in the derailleur specs.
7 Speed To 10 Speed Drive Train Upgrade – DIY Cyclocross/Gravel Bike Project
I show the process of upgrading my homebrew cyclocross bike from a 7 speed drive train, up to a 10 speed drive train. I replaced the cassette, rear derailleur, chain, and shifters along with new cables. Build Cheap DIY Cyclocross Bike From Hybrid: