Installing Trigger Shifters/V Brake Levers On Mountain Bike
2001 June 12, 2014The shifters/brake levers on a Specialized Hardrock were trashed, so I needed to replace them. I bought some brand new Shimano ST-EF51 integrated shifter/V brake levers. I show the process of installing them in this video. I also replace the cables and cable housings.
Wrapping Vintage Schwinn Handlebars Factory Style
1830 January 24, 2016I unwrap the handlebars on a vintage Schwinn Continental bike and rewrap them using the same factory pattern using plastic handlebar tape.
Simple Trick To Align Handlebars Perfectly Straight
1434 March 1, 2014How to easily straighten the handlebars of a bike so they are perfectly aligned with the forks and wheel.
How To Cut Handlebars Shorter On A Mountain Bike
1348 June 20, 2012I wanted some shorter length handlebars on my mountain bike for the XC type riding I do. So while I was at it, I decided to make a video of how to shorten handlebars. This is for ALUMINUM handlebars! Do not do this with CARBON FIBER handlebars! The pipe cutter cost Less than $4 at …Read more »
Wrap Vintage Trek Bike Cloth Handlebar Tape Like Factory Original
1957 August 21, 2015I show how to wrap the handlebars on a vintage Trek bike in the same way they came from the factory. I bought a 1981 Trek 412 that had factory original cloth handlebar tape. I used the opportunity to document exactly how they were wrapped. Then I wrapped the handlebars on my 1980 Trek 412 …Read more »
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