How To Replace Ball Bearings In A Retainer Cage
Sometimes when working on a bike you find bearings in retainer cages. Often in the bottom brackets and headsets. I usually will replace the whole bearing retainer set. But some bike shops don’t even sell them, or you might not be able to find the right size. Some people will just get rid of the …Read more »
Replace Mountain Bike Grips
How to replace worn/torn mountain bike grips. The grips on the GT bike that I am working on were trashed. I picked up some pulled grips at the local bike shop for $5. The new grips will definitely make the bike look better when I go to resell it.
How To Install Bottle Cage On Scott Spark 60 Mountain Bike
I wanted to mount a water bottle cage on my Scott Spark 60 mountain bike. The problem was that the screws where you would normally install a bottle cage were being used to hold down cables. I removed the screws and found they were too short to hold down both the cage and cables. So …Read more »
How To Mount Horizontal Water Bottle Cage Between Aerobars
This is a cheap and easy way to mount a horizontal water bottle cage between the aerobars of a triathlon bike. It is more aerodynamic than having your bottle cage mounted on your seat tube or down tube. All it takes is a plastic bottle cage and some zip ties.
How To Find The Model Year Of Your Trek Bike
I show you the steps I use to find the model year of Trek bikes. It takes a little bit of research on your part, but I show you where to go, and what to look for. I have used this method a bunch of times. I have had the best success with looking up …Read more »