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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 brake. If the brake is attached by a single, centered bolt, you have a caliper brake. This article will discuss adjustments of the caliper brake.
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How do I know when to true the wheels on my bike?
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Lift your wheel off the ground and give it a spin. If the wheel wobbles back and forth or up and down, it’s time to true it. Wheels come out of true through regular use. The rim is held at the correct angle to the hub by the pull of the spokes in equal directions. Hopping curbs, hitting rocks and the general punishment a bicycle endures is enough to knock a wheel out of true.
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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 does handlebar tape do?
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The function of handlebar tape (or wrap) may be somewhat obvious. It provides a more reliable grip on the handlebars, increases comfort, and absorbs shock from the road.
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If your handlebar tape is torn or excessively worn, it is probably time to change it out. Some cyclists simply change the wrap when it becomes unsightly. This procedure is relatively easy, but it may take a few attempts to get an even and aesthetically pleasing result.
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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 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, you have a caliper brake. If the brake is attached at two points, you have a cantilever brake. This article will discuss adjustments of the cantilever brake.
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If you’ve been thinking about replacing the pedals on your bike, fear not. It’s actually a really easy task. There is a specialized tool for pedal replacement known as a “pedal wrench,” but it’s not always necessary. Pedal wrenches are advantageous because they are longer, so you get more leverage, and thinner to fit on the thin flat surfaces of the pedal’s spindle. If you can manage with a cone-wrench or a regular open-ended wrench, go ahead. Just remember to grease the threads on the spindles of your new pedals before you install them.
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