This is a short video about how to fix the squeal on MAFAC center-pull brakes. These brakes are known for and susceptible to squealing, and are original to a Peugeot Mixte, a vintage French...
Single Pivot brakes have gotten a bad wrap from the big three. While small companies like Ciamillo have long preached the benefits of the smaller brake style, most people weren't convinced. That...
Tools: hex wrench set.
First thing to do is remove the old pads. This will usually require a 1.5-2.5mm allen wrench. Remove the bolts and set them aside. New pads come with new bolts.
...Many people have experienced how great disc brakes are, while others still have a lot of questions about them. A big question is how aero disc brakes are.
This video will test one disc...
Sram Force 22 Review:
Force is right below Sram’s top-end Red group set. Any Sram branded 22 is their 11-speed version. Currently they have Sram Red, Force, and Rival in 11-speed...
How to adjust your brakes:
For this job, you’ll only need a 4,5, and 6mm allen wrench, and a phillips screwdriver.
Before you get into adjustments, it is a good idea to make sure...
Shimano unveils new CX70 cyclocross components:
The cross group is made up of the primary components of cantilever brakes, front derailleur, and cyclocross specific cranks. Those three...
It seems like an obvious statement but rubbing on a bike is never good, unless of course you're in a race and rubbing the contestant next to you to get an edge. For the most part the only rub...
Let's install a rack on the back of your bike. It's surprisingly easy to do this, but first let's start by pre assembling our rack and making sure that the struts that attach the rack to the top...
Adjusting your road bike brakes is a pretty straightforward matter. And faulty braking, at any level, is something you don’t want.
First, you’ll want to look at what is going on. Maybe the...
Just in case you mtb-ers thought I forgot about you, think again.
Here’s a look at all the component groups for mountain bikes that Shimano has out, starting from the bottom up.
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Shimano is a major components company. That said, there are TONS (and I seriously mean TONS) of different options that you can choose from when you buy a component group from this maker.
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Installing disc brakes is more often than not, a considerable upgrade for anyone who is serious about their mountain biking. You won’t have to worry about wearing down your rims and about trying...
Rim brakes are simple. Rim brakes are fun. Rim brakes sometimes need adjusting. If you pull the lever and the brakes are still loosy goosey, then it's time to tighten up the tension on...
Misaligned brake pads can cause a decrease of braking power, or even a blowout! With 5 minutes of your time, you can ensure that you have the ability to stop when you're supposed to. Here's the...