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Brake Levers

This article will discuss the cable (inner wire) installation in brakes.
Posted by Repair in Brake Service and Repair on October 31st, 2008
Tags: Brake, Brake Lever, Installation

Rotor Disc Service and Installation

This article will discuss disc brake rotor installation and service.
Posted by Repair in Brake Service and Repair on October 31st, 2008
Tags: Brake, Installation, Maintenance, Rotor

Inner Tube Repair

This article will discuss the patching of bicycle inner tubes. Both the pre-glued patches and the vulcanizing patches will be reviewed.
Posted by Repair in Tire and Inner Tube Service on October 31st, 2008
Tags: Repair, Tire, Tube

Tubeless Tire Mounting and Repair

This article will discuss tubeless tires.
Posted by Repair in Tire and Inner Tube Service on October 31st, 2008
Tags: Installation, Repair, Tire, Tubeless Tire

Wheel Removal and Installation

This article will discuss the removal and installation of wheels.
Posted by Repair in on October 31st, 2008
Tags: Installation, Wheel

Shift Levers (shifters)

This article will discuss the shift wire (cable) installation. See also related article discussing housing length.
Posted by Repair in Derailleur Systems, Handlebar, Stem, and Seat Post on October 30th, 2008
Tags: SRAM, Shift Levers, Shimano

Bottom Bracket Tapping, Threading, Chasing and Facing

This article will discuss use of the Park Tool BTS-1 and the Park Tool BFS-1.
Posted by Repair in Frame & Fork Tools, Bottom Brackets on October 3rd, 2008
Tags: Bottom Bracket, Chasing, Facing, Tapping, Threading

Cutting Cable Housing

This article will discuss the cutting and sizing of both brake and derailleur housing.
Posted by Repair in Derailleur Systems on August 24th, 2008
Tags: Brake, Cable, Cutting, Derailleur

BB90, BB86, BB92, Press Fit Bottom Bracket Service

The "Shimano press fit" standard is a bottom bracket system that does not use internal threading. Unfortunately there is no industry wide agreed upon name for this standard. The Shimano Company's name for the system is "Shimano Press Fit". The colloquial titles BB86, BB90 or BB92 refer to the no...
Posted by Repair in Bottom Brackets on June 9th, 2008
Tags: Bottom Bracket, Cranksets, Maintenance

Torque Wrench Use

This article will discuss the use of the TW-1 and TW-2 torque wrenches.
Posted by Repair in Miscellaneous Topics, Tool and Repair Stand Service on May 23rd, 2008
Tags: Calibration, Torque Wrench

Basic Thread Concepts

This article will discuss the basics of threaded fasteners and fastener tightening. The use of chemical thread-lockers will also be discussed. Understanding basic concepts regarding fasteners and threads will improve the skill and knowledge of any mechanic.
Posted by Repair in Miscellaneous Topics on May 23rd, 2008
Tags: Technical Info

Bicycle Mechanic Languages Spreadsheet

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Posted by Repair in Miscellaneous Topics on April 3rd, 2008
Tags: Foreign Languages, Technical Info

Wheel Tension Measurement

This article reviews the use of the TM-1 Spoke Tension Meter.
Posted by Repair in Wheel and Rim Service on January 22nd, 2008
Tags: Adjustment, Spoke, Technical Info, Wheel

Chainline Concepts

This article with discuss the use of the CLG-2 chainline Gauge and the concept of chainline.
Posted by Repair in Frame & Fork Tools on November 2nd, 2007
Tags: Cassette, Chain, Cogs, Technical Info

Crank Removal-Square Spindle Type

This article will discuss the removal and installation of cranks from square spindle bottom brackets. Crank pullers are used for two basic crank types: the square spindle type arms, and the splined type spindle arms.
Posted by Repair in Crank Service on August 24th, 2007
Tags: Bottom Bracket, Campagnolo, Crank, Removal

Fork Crown Race Cutting and Facing

This article will discuss the machining of the fork crown seat.
Posted by Repair in Frame & Fork Tools, Headset Service on August 24th, 2007
Tags: Crown Race, Facing, Fork, Machining

Dropout Alignment

This article will discuss alignment of rear wheel dropouts and fork dropouts.
Posted by Repair in Frame & Fork Tools on August 24th, 2007
Tags: Alignment, Dropout, Fork, Frame

Shift Housing Length

This article will discuss the cutting and sizing of both brake and derailleur housing.
Posted by Repair in Derailleur Systems on August 24th, 2007

Removal of Cranks with Damaged Threads (square type only)

This article will discuss how to remove square type cranks with damaged threads.
Posted by Repair in Crank Service on May 29th, 2007
Tags: Crank, Repair, Threading

Dual Pivot Brake Service

This article will discuss caliper arm adjustment, brake attachment to the frame, pad adjustment to the rim, pad centering, and pad clearance.
Posted by Repair in Brake Service and Repair on May 22nd, 2007
Tags: Adjustment, Brake, Maintenance

Fork Steering Column Length and Sizing

This article will discuss cutting and sizing of bicycle forks.
Posted by Repair in Frame & Fork Tools on May 17th, 2007
Tags: Assembly, Cutting, Fork, Maintenance, Servicing, Steering Column

Fork Column Length and Sizing

This article will discuss cutting and sizing of bicycle forks.
Posted by Repair in on May 17th, 2007
Tags: Adjustment, Assembly, Cutting, Fork, Maintenance

Ceramic Bearings

This article will discuss the specifications and proper servicing of ceramic bearings.
Posted by Repair in Hub Service on May 8th, 2007
Tags: Bearing, Cartridge, Grease, Servicing, Technical Info

Rear Derailleur Overhaul

This article will discuss the overhaul of rear derailleurs.
Posted by Repair in Derailleur Systems on May 4th, 2007
Tags: Campagnolo, Derailleur, Maintenance, Mavic, Overhaul, SRAM, Shimano

Aero Lever Brake Splitter Installation

This article will discuss the installation of brake cable splitters for double control aero brake levers on racing bicycles.
Posted by Repair in Brake Service and Repair on April 1st, 2007
Tags: Brake, Brake Lever, Installation