How To Fix Bike Chain Skipping/Slipping/Jumping Gears
I show the most common causes for chains that skip, slip, jump gears while pedaling (auto-shifting/phantom shifting derailleur), especially while under torque like climbing up a hill or standing on the pedals. And explain what needs to be done to fix them. Straightening A Bent Derailleur Hanger How To Measure Bike Chain Wear With A …Read more »
Convert Mountain Bike To Disc Brakes With No Frame/Fork Mounts
I show how to convert an old vintage MTB with no frame/fork disc brake mounts, to disc brakes using adapters. I show various disc brake mounting adapters and how they can be used to install disc brakes. Some of the adapters I show are A2Z DM-UNI, Chaser Tech Bicycle Rear Disc Brake Adapter Kit, and …Read more »
How To Replace Shift Cable On Shimano Deore SL-M510 Trigger Shifters
I show how to remove the old shift cable and install a new cable in a Shimano Deore (SL M510) mountain bike shifter. The cable replacement process is the same for both the left and right shifters. These are 3×9 speed (Mega 9 Drive Train) shifters from a 2000 Trek 6500 ZX mountain bike.
Convert From Gripshift to Trigger Shifters
I show how to convert a bike from SRAM GripShift shifters to Shimano trigger shifters. Personally I prefer trigger shifters over twist shifters.
Replacing SRAM X4 Shifters & Cables On Cannondale F7 Mountain Bike
I show the process of removing the damaged SRAM X-4 trigger shifters/brake levers and installing brand new shifters along with new shift cables and housings. The bike is a 2009 Cannondale F7 mountain bike. SRAM X4 8-Speed Trigger Set on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001ONNNCO/ref=nosim/youtube25-20