How To Build A Cheap Fixie From A Vintage Bike
I show in detail how to build a cheap fixed gear bike. I had multiple viewers asking for a video like this, and it was something I wanted to do. I used a threaded cog and lock ring to replace the freewheel on the original wheel. This style of conversion is called a “suicide fixie” …Read more »
Road Bike Drop Bars To Flat Bar Conversion
I show how to convert a road bike from drop bars to flat bar handlebars. The conversion also includes going from downtube shifters to handlebar mounted mountain bike type trigger shifters. Shimano Downtube Cable Stops (concave mount) https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000C534P6/ref=nosim/youtube25-20 Shimano Downtube Cable Stops (flat mount) https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001GSSDCW/ref=nosim/youtube25-20 Shimano EF51 video:
7 Speed To 10 Speed Drive Train Upgrade – DIY Cyclocross/Gravel Bike Project
I show the process of upgrading my homebrew cyclocross bike from a 7 speed drive train, up to a 10 speed drive train. I replaced the cassette, rear derailleur, chain, and shifters along with new cables. Build Cheap DIY Cyclocross Bike From Hybrid:
Convert Mountain Bike To Drop Bars for Touring/Monster Cross/Gravel Bike
I show how to install dropbar handlebars and integrated brake shifter levers (brifters) on a mountain bike (with 26″ wheels) to build a touring/monster cross/gravel bike. I also change from V-brakes to cantilever brakes for compatibility to the road brakes. And also swap out the mountain front derailleur to a triple road front derailleur. The …Read more »
DIY Cyclocross Bike Project – Replacing Front Derailleur
I install a new Shimano Ultegra (FD-6600) front derailleur on the homemade cyclocross/gravel bike. I needed to use a braze-on type derailleur with a braze-on adapter clamp because with a regular clamp on road derailleur, the clamp would fall right where the bottle clamp screw was. I also removed the old derailleur and installed a …Read more »