Caged Bearings – Which Direction Do They Go?
I show how to figure out the right way to install caged/retainer bearings so they are in the correct orientation in headsets, bottom brackets, or hubs. It really depends on the cage as to which way is up and which way is down. It doesn’t matter if it is a headset, bottom bracket, or wheel …Read more »
How To Pack A Bike For Shipping In A Cardboard Box
I wanted to ship a bike across country, so I made a video of the packing process. The goal is to pack the bike so it will arrive safely, without damage. And also so that I can easily put the bike back together at the other end. Basically pad everything! And add lots of padding …Read more »
Opening Cheap Bike Lock In 10 Seconds Without Combination Just For Fun
This is why you shouldn’t use a cheap bike lock! I was at a thrift store as saw a bike with a cheap lock on it. Just for fun I wanted to try to open the lock without knowing the combination and make a video. I didn’t want to buy the bike, so I shot …Read more »
Bike Noises – Find Them To Fix Them
Bikes can make the strangest noise. Squeaks, creaks, clicks, grinding, whirs, ticks, clunks, etc. The first step in fixing a noise on a bike is to locate where it is coming from. But noises can tricky. They can sound like they are coming from one place, but are actually coming from another. I talk about …Read more »
Make Cheap & Easy Race Number Mount For Duathlon/Triathlon
I show how to make a mount to display your race number on a bike for triathlon, duathlon, etc races. It’s cheap and easy. I made this one from stuff I had lying around my garage.