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Cantilever Brake Service
This article will begin by discussing the brake lever, inner wire fitting at the lever, and brake housing. Caliper attachment to the frame, pad adjustment to the rim, and pad centering and clearance are then reviewed.
Linear Pull Brake Service (V-brake style)
This article discusses the proper servicing and maintenance of linear pull brakes.
Chain Installation - Derailleur Bikes
This article will discuss the removal and installation of chain on derailleur bicycles.
Wheel and Rim Truing
This article will discuss the truing of the common spoked bicycle wheel.
Hub Overhaul and Adjustment
This article will discuss the adjustment and overhaul of "cup-and-cone" hubs. These hubs allow for access to internal bearings, and are adjustable.
Dial Indicator Use in Wheel Truing (TS-2di)
This article will discuss the use of the TS-2di dial indicator set for truing bicycle wheels.
Avid® Mechanical Disc Adjustment
This article will discuss the service and adjustment of the Avid® mechanical brake systems. For information on the disc rotor mounting and service, see Rotor Mounting and Service.
Cartridge Bearing Type Bottom Bracket Service
This article will discuss the removal and installation of the common cartridge bottom brackets of the three-piece cranksets.
Rear Derailler Adjustments (derailleur)
The article will discuss the adjustment of the rear derailleur.
Shimano® Hydraulic Brake Service and Adjustment
This article will discuss the service and adjustment of the Shimano® hydraulic disc brake systems.
Avid® Juicy Caliper Brake Bleed Service
This article will discuss bleeding of the Avid® Juicy disc caliper brakes.
RockShox Rear Shock Service- Monarch 4.2
This article will review the service of the RockShox® Monarch rear shock. Rear shocks are found on most full suspension bikes.
Rock Shox Pike Suspension Fork Service
This article will review the service of the Rock Shox® Pike suspension fork. Suspension systems are sophisticated technology and service often requires proprietary tools and specialized knowledge.
Rear Derailleur Hanger Alignment
This article will discuss derailleur hanger alignment and use of the Derailleur Alignment Gauge DAG-2.
SPD Pedal Overhaul
This article with discuss the bearing service of the common Shimano® SPD type pedals.
Rotor Disc Service and Installation
This article will discuss disc brake rotor installation and service.
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...
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.
Fork Steering Column Length and Sizing
This article will discuss cutting and sizing of bicycle forks.
Fork Column Length and Sizing
This article will discuss cutting and sizing of bicycle forks.
Rear Derailleur Overhaul
This article will discuss the overhaul of rear derailleurs.
Dura-Ace 7800 Rear Hub Service
This article will discuss the service of the Shimano Dura-Ace 7800 rear hub.
Wheel Dishing (Centering)
This article will discuss the use of the WAG-4 Wheel Dishing Gauge and the WAG-5 Wheel Dishing Gauge.
Chain Cleaning using the CM-5 Cyclone Chain Scrubber
This article will discuss the use the CM-5 Cyclone® Chain Scrubber. The concepts will also apply to other chain cleaners.
Front Derailleur Adjustments
This article will discuss the basic adjustment of the front derailleur. This article assumes the derailleur is compatible with the shifting system and is not extremely worn out.
