How Indexed Shifting Works On A Bike
I show and explain how indexed shifting works on a bicycle with the shifters and derailleur working together to move the chain to specific cogs on a freewheel/cassette. The bikes in the video have Shimano SIS (Shimano Index System) derailleurs, but indexing works the same on other brands of drivetrains such as Campagnolo and SRAM. …Read more »
What’s Inside A Shimano STI Shifter? How Do STI Shifters Work?
I show how a Shimano STI Bike Shifter (brifter) works on the inside. STI stands for Shimano Total Integration and it’s basically a brake lever and shifter integrated into one unit. These are found on modern road bikes. This a Shimano RSX left hand shifter (triple). The right hand shifter works the same way but …Read more »
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:
How To Fix Shimano 200GS Trigger Shifters Super Easy!
Fix Shimano 200GS and many other trigger shifters without even taking them apart. You don’t even needs any tools. These shifters are on a 1991 Trek 820 mountain bike. The right shifter wouldn’t catch to shift to the larger cogs. It was also very stiff when it would catch a little bit. The left shifter …Read more »
How To Replace Shift Cable In Suntour X-Press Accushift Shifter
I show how to replace the shift cables in Suntour X-Press Accushift Plus Shifters. First you have to open them up. And then the cable is non-standard, and is not readily available. I used a compatible type cable. These cables are similar to what I used in the video: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002NL8YCU/ref=nosim/rjthebikeguy-20