How To Check Cassette/Freewheel Wear With Rohloff HG Check Tool
I show how to check for a worn freewheel or cassette using a Rohloff HG/IG Sprocket Wear Indicator. This tool is designed for Shimano HG freewheels and cassettes but may work on other brands as well. Rohloff HG/IG Sprocket Wear Indicator at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001GSKIJ/ref=nosim/rjthebikeguy-20
How To Install 7 Speed Cassette On 8/9/10 Speed Hub
I show what you need to do to mount a 7 speed cassette on to a bike wheel hub designed to fit 8, 9 or 10 speed cassettes. It involves mounting a 4.5mm spacer onto the hub. But you may need to file notches into the spacer to avoid having the cassette wobble. The wobble …Read more »
Installing Trigger Shifters/V Brake Levers On Mountain Bike
The shifters/brake levers on a Specialized Hardrock were trashed, so I needed to replace them. I bought some brand new Shimano ST-EF51 integrated shifter/V brake levers. I show the process of installing them in this video. I also replace the cables and cable housings.
Installing Reproduction Cannondale Top Tube Cable Guides
I needed to replace the plastic cable guides on the top tube on a Cannondale bike. One was broken and the other two were gone. Original stock cable guides (part # A113) are hard if not impossible to find. But there are replacement guides available online that are made with 3D printers. I bought these …Read more »
Clean, Lube & Repair Shimano Integrated Brake Shifters (Brifters)
I show how to fix most STI type road bike shifters that are not working by simply cleaning and lubricating them. You don’t even need to take them apart. Most times it’s just old grease that doesn’t let the pawls move freely. There are usually not broken parts. These are Shimano ST-6400 shifters (Shimano 600/Ultegra). …Read more »