How To Convert To Disc Brakes From V-Brakes On Mountain Bike
I show how to upgrade an old mountain bike from V-brakes to disc brakes. I replace the wheels, install rotors, calipers, new cables/housings, and adjust everything. The disc brakes I used are Avid BB5’s. I used 160mm rotors. They are mechanical disc brakes, so are cable actuated. The Avid CPS mounting brackets I used were …Read more »
Fix Park Tool CN-10 Cable Cutters That Aren’t Cutting Cleanly
I show how to adjust a Park Tool CN-10 cable cutter tool that doesn’t cut well, and leaves rough ends. The issue often is that after a lot of use, they develop play and needed adjustment. It’s as simple as loosening a locknut, tightening a bolt, and re-tightening the locknut. I used two 12mm wrenches. …Read more »
How To Install Inline Cable Barrel Adjusters
I show how to install an inline barrel cable adjuster. The adjuster I am using is made by Origin8, but there are similar types adjust made by other companies such as Jagwire, Shimano and SRAM. I install the adjust to fine tune the shift cable on my front derailleur. This is part of my DIY …Read more »
Install Brake Cables On BMX Bike With Gyro/Rotor/Detangler
I show the process of replacing the upper and lower brake cables on a BMX bike equipped with a Gyro/rotor/detangler headset.
How To Install New Shift Cable Into Shimano ST EF29 Trigger Shifter
I show how to replace the shift cables in Shimano ST EF29 trigger shifters. I only show the right shifter, but the process is the same on the left shifter. The bike is a Trek 3500 mountain bike with V Brakes.