Trek 330 Sport Bike – From Thrift Store To Ready To Sell
1584 May 20, 2012I bought this 1989 Trek 330 Sport Bike at a thrift store for $70. I thought it would be fun to clean it up and resell, and a make a few bucks in the process. Part of me just hated seeing a good bike in such sad shape. If I didn’t already have a good …Read more »
How To Fix A Dropped Bike Chain
1511 May 13, 2012Occasionally everyone drops a bike chain (has it fall off the chain rings). I have seen people get stuck because they don’t know how to fix it. It’s very simple. I show how to easily fix a dropped bike chain.
Bike Wheel Hub Overhaul
1738 May 5, 2012I show you how to overhaul the hub of a front bike wheel. I have another video showing how to do the back wheel also. They are basically the same, except the back wheel has a few more steps. This is pretty easy to do. You take the hub apart, clean the parts, grease up …Read more »
How To Overhaul The Hub Of A Rear Bike Wheel
1646 April 26, 2012I show how to overhaul the hub on a rear bike wheel (disassemble, clean, lubricate, and reassemble). Overhauling the the front wheel is pretty much the same, but simpler as you don’t have to mess with the freewheel or spacers. There were nine 1/4 inch ball bearings on each side which is the most common …Read more »
How To Install Threadless Stem Adaptor To Update An Older Bike
1275 April 20, 2012I show you how to install a threadless stem adaptor to update your older bike. This is a pretty easy way to update an older bike. Using a newer style threadless stem makes it easier to change the fitting on your bike by simply changing the stem to one with a different length/angle. I bought …Read more »
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