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How to Fix a Bent Rear Derailleur
After an accident, a rear derailleur will sometimes "bend" toward the frame of the bike. Actually, it's not the derailleur that's bent: rather, it is the derailleur hanger. This is a small, sometimes...
View ArticleHow to Reset Schwinn 12 Bicycle Computer
The Schwinn 12 bicycle computer features an array of functions. These functions, including speed, distance and time, offer the cyclist valuable feedback and information when riding. If you’re...
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How to Make Your Cruiser Bike More Aerodynamic
A cruiser is one of the least aerodynamic bikes you can buy. They are heavy and have features such as wide tires and wide handlebars that create substantial drag against the wind. Creating true...
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How to Change a Shimano Cassette
In some ways, a cassette represents the heart of a geared bicycle. The cassette contains the majority of your gears, and the cyclist relies on these gears--there can be as many as 11--to optimize the...
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How to Check the Tire Size of a Bicycle
Many cyclists could care less what size tires are on their bikes until they need to change them. When a flat strikes or your tread wears thin, tire size is required information. Putting the wrong size...
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How to Share a Family Car
Sharing a family car can be done, but it will take a lot of good communication, patience and compromise. If two working adults will be sharing a car, both might want to look into the possibilities of...
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How to Add Disc Brakes to a Beach Cruiser
Disc brakes are known for their incredible stopping power, ease of maintenance and performance in inclement weather. Disc brake systems are quickly gaining popularity in the bicycling community, but at...
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How to Build Off-Center Bicycle Wheels
With the exception of most BMX bikes, the rear wheel of your bike is likely built with two different sized spokes, so as to "offset" the rim, or otherwise to set it off center to the hub. The creates a...
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How to Replace Bicycle Pedals
There are several reasons why you might need to replace bicycle pedals. Maybe you are upgrading from platform pedals to the clipless variety. You might be switching brands or styles. Often, pedals...
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How to Remove a Sprocket on a BMX Bike
Because different size sprockets result in different gear ratios, BMX riders are sometimes inspired to remove one sprocket in favor of another. At other times, sprocket replacement may simply be...
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How to Adjust Bicycle Seats to Avoid Groin Numbness
Many a cyclist has complained of groin numbness caused by a bicycle seat. In some instances, the problem can be attributed to a simple mismatch between seat and rider--the seat may simply be too large...
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Bike Pump Instructions
Many cyclists make the mistake of not inflating their tires before every ride. Neglecting this quick task can lead to longer periods of pain. An under-inflated tire can lead to a "pinch flat," which...
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How to Build a Bike Pump Track
A bike pump track is a series of rollers and berms built in a loop that, if correctly designed, can be ridden continually without the need for pedaling. Forward momentum is maintained by "pumping" the...
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Homemade Bike Carrier
There are countless enjoyable places to go on a bike ride, but not all of them are within riding distance of your home. When transporting your bike, it can be difficult to cram the bike in your...
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Ontario Bicycle Helmet Law
Bicycle helmet laws in Ontario, Canada, focus on children. The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto found that the regulations have saved lives. They advocate for stronger bicycle helmet...
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How to Fit Hope Pads on MTB Disc Brakes
The inherent rigors of mountain biking tend to exact a heavy toll upon equipment, and brake pads are no exception. Like all brake pads, Hope pads wear over time, becoming increasingly thin and...
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How to Repair Warped Bicycle Wheels Using the Spokes
When perfectly even, a bicycle wheel is considered to be "true". For this to happen, the spokes on the wheel must be tensioned so that the entire diameter of the rim is positioned directly over the...
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How to Adjust a Shimano Sora
Belonging to the Shimano Sora group of bicycle components, Sora shifters may need to be adjusted from time to time to ensure optimum performance. Each shifter includes a cable that runs to its...
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How to Use Crank Brothers Pedals
In the world of clipless pedals, Crank Brothers ranks among one of the more unusual looking. Each pedal features Crank Brothers' unique "eggbeater" design, whereby an eggbeater-shaped body encloses an...
View ArticleHow to Install a Stewart Warner Bicycle Speedometer
Stewart Warner bicycle speedometers were some of the first speedometers ever built for bicycles. Adapted from the company's car speedometer designs, Stewart Warner bicycle speedometers have a certain...
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