Replace Campagnolo To Shimano Freehub Body On AClass ALX320 Wheel
I convert an AClass ALS320 wheel from a Campagnolo to a Shimano Freehub Body. The Shimano Freehub Body part number is FW7400. Now I am ready to install a Shimano cassette and use the wheel with a Shimano drivetrain. Nothing against Campagnolo, but Shimano stuff is much more available here and affordable. Here is the …Read more »
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.
How To True A Bike Wheel Without A Truing Stand
Not everyone has an expensive truing stand. So I show how to true bicycle wheels with the wheel mounted on the bike. This is just simple truing and assumes the wheel is in good shape and just has a little bit of side to side wobble. If the wheel has more serious issues, truing an …Read more »
How To Do 27 Inch To 700c Wheel Conversion – Vintage Bike Update
I show you how to convert a bike from 27″ wheels to 700c wheels. It’s an easy upgrade. You pretty much just have to remove the old 27″ wheels and mount the 700c wheels (assuming the hub width is the same). The main issue is the brakes. 700c wheels are smaller in diameter. So the …Read more »
How To Convert To Hydraulic Disc Brakes From Mechanical Disc Brakes On Mountain Bike
I show how to replace mechanical disc brakes with hydraulic disc brakes on a MTB bike. Hydraulic disc brakes are very easy to install. This conversion is a really easy upgrade. I show removing the mechanical disc brakes and the install of the hydraulic disc brakes. The brakes I used in the video are Shimano …Read more »