How To Repair Shimano Alivio Trigger Shifter That Won’t Shift
This is how to fix a Shimano Alivio trigger type shifter that doesn’t shift. The symptom is that you move the trigger, but it just doesn’t catch. the problem is that the pawl mechanism inside the shifter is stuck due to dried grease. You need to clean the old grease out and lubricate it. This …Read more »
How To Replace Brake Pads On Hybrid/Mountain Bike (V Brakes)
I replace the brake pads for the V brakes on a Gary Fisher Napa mountain bike/comfort bike.
Replace Caged Bearings With Loose Bearings In Bottom Bracket Overhaul
I show how to overhaul a bike bottom bracket, and replace the retainer cage bearings with loose bearings. The advantage of loose bearings is there are more bearings to take the load and not being in a cage, they can move more freely. The disadvantage is that they take more time/work to install. I disassemble, …Read more »
How To Repair Rapid Fire Trigger Shifters On Bike Easy Fix
Get them working like new. How to fix trigger type shifters like Shimano Rapid Fire shifter that just don’t catch when you pull the trigger. I was tuning up a Specialized Hardrock Ultra mountain bike, and the shifter for the rear derailleur barely worked. It would shift a little bit if it caught just right. …Read more »
How To Replace Triathlon Bike Aerobars/Basebar/Levers/Cables (Remove/Installation)
I show how to replace the cockpit on a tri bike. I remove the Profile Design basebar, T1+ aerobars and install FSA Vision basebar, aerobars, brake levers along with cables and housings. I keep the Dura Ace shifters that were on the Profile Design aerobars. The original aerobars on my Jamis Comet were made by …Read more »