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 »
How To Fix Bike Not Shifting Gears
I am often asked how to fix a bike that won’t shift gears or will only shift to some gears. The problem will be the shifters, derailleurs, or cables. I walk through the steps to isolate and locate the issue and how to fix it. I cover both the front derailleur and rear derailleur. How …Read more »
Replace Shift Cable In Shimano EF-51 Trigger Shifters
I show how to replace the shift cable in Shimano EF-51 shifters. I install a new cable into the right shifter in the video, but the left shifter is done the same way.
How To Connect/Adjust Shift Cable On Shimano 3 Speed Hub
I show to connect the shift cable and adjust the shifting on a bike with a Shimano 3 speed wheel hub.
Shimano ST EF51 Shifters – Cantilever Brake Compatibility
Shimano ST EF51 Shifter/brake levers are good shifters and can be gotten pretty cheap on ebay/amazon, etc. But there are some questions about whether they are compatible with cantilever brakes. There are actually two different types of EF51 shifters. With 2 finger grip levers and with 4 finger grip levers. Only the 4 finger grip …Read more »