How To Unlock Cable Bike Lock Without Combination
One of the bikes I bought had a cable lock attached. I could have easily cut it off, but it was more fun to “pick” the lock. It wasn’t really picking as it was a combination lock, so I didn’t use a pick. Maybe cracking the lock is a better term. Anyway, I show you …Read more »
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 »
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 »
Replacing The Nastiest Grossest Mountain Bike Handlebar Grips I Have Ever Seen
The rubber grips on this bike turned into a disgusting sticky goo. They seemed to have partially melted and were stuck to the handlebars. They were sticky and very gross. In this video, I remove the old nasty grips, clean the bars and mount new grips.
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.