Can I Update Wheel From 7 Speed Cassette To 8, 9, or 10 Speed Cassette?
I occasionally get asked by viewers if they can update a bike wheel from a 7 speed cassette, to an 8, 9 or 10 speed cassette. The answer is maybe. I explain and show what to look for to tell if you can replace the 7 speed cassette with a cassette with more cogs. Freewheel …Read more »
How To Repair A Dented Bike Rim
I had a bicycle rim with a dent. The sides were bent out. Probably from a previous owner hitting a rock or a curb or something. So I decided to fix it and make video of how to do it.
How To Convert To Disc Brakes From V-Brakes On Mountain Bike
I show how to upgrade an old mountain bike from V-brakes to disc brakes. I replace the wheels, install rotors, calipers, new cables/housings, and adjust everything. The disc brakes I used are Avid BB5’s. I used 160mm rotors. They are mechanical disc brakes, so are cable actuated. The Avid CPS mounting brackets I used were …Read more »
How To Make Old Bike Tires Look Almost Like New
This is how I clean tires on bikes that I am detailing. It really works great on the rubber. If tires have whitewalls, it helps clean them, but they will still look old and dry. But the rubber seems almost refreshed and rejuvenated. The tire I clean in the video is on my 1969 Raleigh …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 »