I recently purchased two 1974 Raleigh Sports bicycles that needed a lot of cleaning and a good refresh to get back on the road. This involved cleaning up the steel wheels which were quite dirty and had bits of rust on them. I wasn’t too sure how to go about cleaning these up, so IContinue reading “Cleaning Up Vintage Steel Bicycle Wheels”
Category Archives: Bike Repairs
How to straighten a bike wheel rim help
Bike wheels often develop a bit of a wobble that should be straightened out. If the wobble is too big it will often drag a little on the brakes and slow you down. While it might seem like a task for the professional mechanic, it’s not that hard. You might think you need a fancyContinue reading “How to straighten a bike wheel rim help”
Bike build compatibility checklist and assembly order
Last year I decided I wanted to become a better bike mechanic and building a bike seemed like the best way. So, I started buying all cheap parts I could find. I learned a lot during the build, but it’s definitely more expensive than buying a used bike. I made an error and bought aContinue reading “Bike build compatibility checklist and assembly order”
Bike Tune up Checklist
If you want to have lots of long, enjoyable rides you need to make sure your bike is working properly. Here is a checklist to go over while tuning up your bike. 1. Wash your bike You can’t expect a dirty bike to function properly. A bike needs to be happy to function at maximumContinue reading “Bike Tune up Checklist”
How To Properly Inflate Bike Tires
Proper bike tire inflation is more important than most people realize. It can change your comfort and performance and may save you a flat tire or damaged rim. Most people have probably inflated a bike tire at some point, but many probably haven’t done it right. There is more to it than you might think,Continue reading “How To Properly Inflate Bike Tires”
How To Fix Bike Shifting Problems
Does your bike not want to shift? Is it making weird clicking noises? Does it shift slowly? Chances are your bike needs some indexing. Sometimes cables can stretch throwing off the shifting. Or it could be the gnomes were messing with the adjustments on your bike. Before you start, think about when your shifting startedContinue reading “How To Fix Bike Shifting Problems”
