Measure Effective Rim Diameter (ERD) With Homemade Tools
I show how to make simple tools to measure Effective Rim Diameter (ERD) and how to use them. The are made out of old bike spokes. The ERD is one of the measurements needed to determine spoke length when build a wheel.
Bike Noises – Find Them To Fix Them
Bikes can make the strangest noise. Squeaks, creaks, clicks, grinding, whirs, ticks, clunks, etc. The first step in fixing a noise on a bike is to locate where it is coming from. But noises can tricky. They can sound like they are coming from one place, but are actually coming from another. I talk about …Read more »
Fix Rear Bike Wheel – Off Center/Rubbing Frame
I show the steps a rear bike wheel might be off center or rub the insides of the chain stays of the frame. I discuss the various causes and and explain how to repair them. How To Make A Cheap Bike Frame Alignment Gauge Tool:
DIY Cyclocross Bike Project – Upgrading The Wheels
I upgrade the wheelset on my home built CX/Gravel bike. It still had the original Trek 700 hybrid wheels with a 7 speed freewheel. I upgraded them to hand built road bike wheels set up for a 8,9,10 speed cassette. I installed a 7 speed cassette on there with a 4.5mm spacer. That way I …Read more »
Cleaning Gumwall & Whitewall Bike Tires
I show my favorite method of cleaning gum wall, white wall and other light color bike tires as I clean the gumwall tires on my Zeus Professional using Bleche Wite.