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 »
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.
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.
Landrider Auto Shift Rear Derailleur – How It Works (Auto Shifting Bike)
I show how a Landrider Auto Shift rear derailleur automatically shifts gears by itself. It’s a clever device that does automatic shifting based on the speed of the bike. When the rear wheel starts spinning faster, the dereailleur automatically shifts to a smaller cog/higher gear. It’s like an automatic transmission for a bike. FAQ: Where …Read more »
How To Disassemble/Assemble A Rear Derailleur
I show how to take apart, clean, lube and put back together a rear bike derailleur. The derailleur I used in the video is a Shimano RD-5600 road bike derailleur. Other derailleurs will be similar, but may have differences, especially where removing the cage from the main derailleur body.