How To Install 7 Speed Cassette On 8/9/10 Speed Hub
I show what you need to do to mount a 7 speed cassette on to a bike wheel hub designed to fit 8, 9 or 10 speed cassettes. It involves mounting a 4.5mm spacer onto the hub. But you may need to file notches into the spacer to avoid having the cassette wobble. The wobble …Read more »
How To Replace A Bent Axle On A Bike Wheel
I demonstrate how to change out a bent axle from the rear wheel of a mountain bike I was working on. The wheel seemed out of true, but after looking closer, I realized the axle was bent. The wheel had a weird wobble. I took apart the hub, cleaned all the parts, replaced the bent …Read more »
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.