Replace Bike Headset With Cheap Homemade Tools
2103 March 24, 2014I change a bike headset using tools that can be made easily and cheaply. I remove the old headset, and install a brand new headset. This includes a homemade bearing cup remover, bearing cup press, and crown race setter. I include links to videos that explain how to make these tools yourself. This is a …Read more »
Install Brake Cables On BMX Bike With Gyro/Rotor/Detangler
2053 April 18, 2015I show the process of replacing the upper and lower brake cables on a BMX bike equipped with a Gyro/rotor/detangler headset.
Overhaul BMX Bike Headset With Gyro/Rotor/Detangler
2037 April 4, 2015I show how to overhaul the headset on a BMX bike with a Gyro/rotor/detangler installed. The bike in the video is a Trek Subvert 1.0.
How To Adjust A Threadless Headset
1781 September 3, 2007If you hear clicking noises or rattles in your headset when you brake, hit bumps, or steer, you may need to tighten your bike’s headset. It only takes a minute or two, and will get rid of the annoying clicks.
How To Remove/Install A Crown Race With Cheap/Homemade Tools
1725 March 5, 2014I show you how to replace the crown race on a bike fork without using expensive tools. I removed the crown race using a flat tip screwdriver and a hammer. Then I installed the crown race using a tool that you can make for $5 from a piece of PCV pipe and a cap.
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