Bike Repair

Even if you’re the world’s safest and most cautious biker, there’s always a chance you could end up in an accident. When you’re on a bike moving for­ward on two thin wheels, you’re completely exposed. Add in the fact that you’ll end up biking on …

Installing the front and rear wheels

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Installing the front and rear wheels is a fairly simple process but one that should not be taken lightly. The wheels must sit firmly in the frame’s front and rear dropouts. If you have anything less than a tight fit, you could be risk­ing the …

Adjustments to the saddle can make a big difference in comfort when you ride whether it is a long or even short trip. After all, most of your weight is being supported by the saddle. In this section, we tell you how to adjust the …

Installing a Freewheel or Cassette

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To install a freewheel, follow these steps: 1. Apply grease to the threads on the inside of the freewheel and to those on the hub. 2. Thread the freewheel in a clockwise direction, being careful to make sure that the threads align properly. 3. Thread …

Gear Shifters

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There are a variety of different shifters available today but they all do pretty much the same thing: pulling a cable to move a derailleur in one direction and then releasing the cable to allow the derailleur spring to move it in the other direction. …

Replacing cables and housing

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Considering the important role that cables play on your bike, especially when it comes to braking and stopping, we recommend that you think about replacing the cables and the housing in which they sit every year — or, at a minimum, give both a very …

Shoes are another factor in pedaling efficiency. Many everyday riders use running, cross-training, or basic tennis shoes when riding. These shoes are designed to absorb the impact from running and walking in order to improve comfort. But on a bicycle they absorb a lot of …

Bike Repair Maintenance For Dummies

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Introduction ■ Л Уеіеоше to Bike Repair & Maintenance For Dummies, where the often WW confusing and complex world of caring for your bike just got a whole lot easier. We’ve written this book to tell you not only what your bike needs to stay …

Making Sure You Don’t Get Derailed

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Anyone who has ridden a bike up a windy mountain pass or into a stiff head­wind appreciates the ease of shifting into the appropriate gear with a click or twist of a shifter. The mechanism that makes shifting a nearly effortless activ­ity is the derailleur. …

Checking the alignment

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If your bike was involved in a collision, there’s a chance that something has been bent or broken and caused your bike to be out of alignment. Unless you visually inspect your bike, you may not notice that there is a concern. This is especially …

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