Fix Rear Bike Wheel – Off Center/Rubbing Frame
I show the steps a rear bike wheel might be off center or rub the insides of the chain stays of the frame. I discuss the various causes and and explain how to repair them. How To Make A Cheap Bike Frame Alignment Gauge Tool:
Raleigh 3 Speed Bike Front Wheel Hub Overhaul
I show how to remove, overhaul, lubricate, re-assemble, mount and adjust the front wheel hub on a vintage Raleigh 3 speed bicycle (made in Nottingham England). It’s a little different than other front wheel hubs in that there are no lock nuts on the cones. And they only have one adjustable cone. The right cone …Read more »
How To Replace Bike Wheel Hub Bearings
I show how to overhaul a cup and cone hub on a rear bicycle wheel. I take apart the hub, clean all the parts, install new ball bearings, repack the races with marine grease, reassemble the hub and adjust the cones. I also show removing and install the freewheel.
Convert Solid Axle/Bolt-On Wheel To Quick Release Axle
I show how to convert a solid axle to a quick release axle on a bolt on bike wheel. I do the conversion on a rear wheel in the video, but the process is about the same for the front. I ordered the quick release axle from eBay and it came with the cones and …Read more »
Overhaul Rear Wheel Hub Of BMX Bike
I disassemble, clean, install new bearings, lube and reassemble the rear wheel hub of a Trek Subvert 1.0 BMX bike.