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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.

Disassemble & Re-assemble Campagnolo Gran Sport/Valentino Front Derailleur

I take apart a vintage Campagnolo push rod type front derailleur, clean it, lube it, and put it back together. The derailleur in the video is a Campagnolo Gran Sport. But the Campagnolo Valentino front derailleurs worked the same way, but were just more plain looking.

How To Adjust Campagnolo Gran Sport/Valentino Front Derailleur

I show how to connect the shift cable and adjust vintage Campagnolo push rod type front derailleurs like the Gran Sport and Valentino.

Disassemble & Re-assemble Vintage Suntour Rear Derailleur

I show how to take apart, clean, lube and put back together a vintage Suntour rear derailleur. Unlike other derailleurs, to remove the pulleys, or at least the guide (jockey) pulley, you have to take these old Suntours apart. The derailleur in the video is a Suntour Vx GT. There are a couple dozen models …Read more »

Straightening A Bent Derailleur Hanger

When shifting the rear derailleur up to the biggest cog, the cage was hitting the spokes. The cage seemed to be angled in compared to the cogs. I checked the derailleur hanger with my Park Tool DAG 2.2 Derailleur Alignment Gauge and found it was not straight. I used the tool to straighten the hanger. …Read more »