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1. #Bike workshop basics how to#
2. #Bike workshop basics install#
3. #Bike workshop basics portable#
4. #Bike workshop basics professional#

#Bike workshop basics portable#

When it’s colder, I stick to within three feet of my portable propane heater in the garage. In the warmer months, I typically take my repair stand and tool box outside and work from my driveway. But is there enough room to set up a repair stand unfettered or will you have to back your car out every time you need to perform maintenance? Do you have enough lighting to see where that pesky bolt fell on the floor? If you want to set up shop in your basement, can you get up and down the stairs carrying a bike with no issues? I’ve done my share of wrenching in the living room, re-taping my handlebars in between Parks and Recreation episodes, but how is your significant other going to react if you accidentally get a grease smear on the carpet? A garage seems like the ideal place that’s where most people store their bikes anyway. But how do you get started? What are the tools you need? How do you learn the skills to actually do a repair?įirst, decide where most efficient spot would be in your home. Wrenching on your bike is a great way to save some extra cash that you can devote to post-ride beers or a new bike down the line. Saint Paul, MN: Park Tool Co., ©2008.Few things feel as good as riding a perfectly functioning bike, but that sense of awesomeness is doubled when you’re the one who ran the cables, replaced the chain, and dialed in the derailleur. Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair: A Do-it-yourself Bicycle Repair Guide from Park Tool.

#Bike workshop basics how to#

How to Set Limit Screws On Rear Derailleurĭetailed bike maintenance and troubleshooting guide: How do gears work? All about the mechanisms involved (derailleur, cassette, etc.)

Replacing Cable Housing For Index ShifterĬlippers Most types of heavier duty cutting tools (even some hedge clippers!) will work in place of the fancy housing and cable cutters. Brake cable and brake housing are different from shifter cable and shifter housing. Sometimes, the cable becomes bent or rusty and the housing dirty, which feels like extra tension when shifting or braking. They usually consist of a metal cable and a plastic housing over all or some of its length to protect it from the elements.

#Bike workshop basics install#

How to Remove and Install a Bicycle Tire & Tubeįun fact, tire levers used to be called SPOONS! Two cheap but durable metal spoons can be used in place of the tire levers in this video.Ĭables are used in most bikes to shift and to brake. If you feel that you want to use a stand, check out the Dero stand on campus, located between Robo and Collis! Instead, you can flip your bike upside down and balance it on the handlebars and seat. A bike stand can make a fix a lot easier, but in most cases is not necessary. Most videos linked here use a bike stand to hold the bike upright and off the ground while they fix it. If you’re on campus, make sure you check out the Dero stand (LINK to later in this page) for any specific tools you might need! Tools with no adequate substitute are screwdrivers, wrenches, allen keys (also called hex wrenches or allen wrenches), chain breaks, spoke keys, etc. Try thinking outside the box, or seeing the notes below each video for substitute tools or household items that can be used in place of the featured tool.

While sometimes necessary, for the most part these specialized tools are not the only way to get the job done.

#Bike workshop basics professional#

In many cases, professional bike shops have extremely specific tools for specific jobs (as you will see featured in the videos). The following guide is sorted into different categories of fixes: tires, brakes, wheel, cable and housing, and shifting. This link has a nice troubleshooting aid. The first step in fixing it is diagnosing exactly what the problem is. Register your bike with Dartmouth College (it is required to use campus racks and bike storage, and can help you find your bike if it gets lost or stolen!) at the Dartmouth Bike Shop or the SnS Office.Īll right, so something isn’t working quite right on your bike. What different types of bikes exist, and what are they used for? What kind of bike do I have?Ĭlean and lubricate your chain regularly (here's how!)Ĭheck your brake pads to make sure they aren’t worn out.Worn out brake pads can damage your wheel!ĭon’t leave your bike out in the rain and snow for extended periods of time! Check out storage optionsĬheck your tire pressure frequently and fill up your tires when they get low