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How do I know if I have a stiff chain link?
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If you hear a clicking noise, or notice a skip in the chain every few rotations of the pedals, you probably have a stiff chain link. This problem is most often located at the point where the chain was closed.
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- Bike stands are a great investment for any level of bicycle mechanic
- You may need a chain breaker if the link cannot be loosened by hand
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What does a freewheel do?
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A freewheel makes it possible to coast on a bike. When you are pedaling, the freewheel engages the sprockets, but it allows the rear wheel to turn when the pedals are at rest.
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- A bicycle stand is always recommended
- A special tool designed specifically for your particular freewheel, known as a “freewheel puller”
- An adjustable wrench compatible with the hexagonal section of your freewheel puller
- You may need a bench-mounted vice for particularly stubborn freewheels
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When do I need to replace the cable housings on my bike?
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If your cable housing is stiff, shows signs of damage, such as a kink, or is getting old, it may be a good idea to install replacements. Working on cable housings is not particularly difficult but does require the proper tools.
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- Cable Cutters
- Wire Snips
- Awl or Similar Pointed Tool
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What does the front derailleur do?
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The front derailleur pushes the chain from one chainring to another. It works very similarly to the rear derailleur by shifting the chain so that it falls onto a smaller chainring, or so that is pushes against a larger chainring and eventually catches the teeth. A properly adjusted front derailleur will shift between chainrings without allowing the chain to slip off in either direction.
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What kind of headset do I have?
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A threaded headset gets its name from the threaded steerer tube at the top of a fork. The steerer tube is attached to the inside head tube on a frame with an adjustable race. A threaded headset can be identified easily by the quill-type stem that fits inside the steerer tube. This article will discuss repairs and adjustments of a threaded headset.
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What is a freehub body?
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A freehub is attached to the rear hub of your bicycle. It is a spinning mechanism designed to hold the cassette. Coasting when the pedals are at rest and pedaling are possible thanks to the freehub.
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Start by removing the cassette.
To remove the cassette:
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What kind of brakes do I have?
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The easiest way to differentiate between a caliper brake and its counterpart, the cantilever brake, is to look where the brake is attached to the frame of your bicycle. If the brake is attached at two points, you have a cantilever ...
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Brake, Caliper Brake, Caliper Arms, Barrel Adjuster, Brake Cable, Brake Pad, How To |
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What kind of brakes do I have?
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The easiest way to differentiate between a cantilever brake and its counterpart, the caliper brake, is to look where the brake is attached to the frame or fork of your bicycle. If the brake is attached by a single, centered bolt, ...
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Brake, Cantilever Brake, Barrel Adjuster, Brake Cable, Brake Pad, How To |
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What does the front derailleur do?
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The front derailleur pushes the chain from one chainring to another. It works very similarly to the rear derailleur by shifting the chain so that it falls onto a smaller chainring, or so that is pushes against a larger chainring a ...
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Derailleur, Front Derailleur, Chainring, Barrel Adjuster, Derailleur Cable, Limit Screw, How To |
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