de-greaser
A good citrus based de-greaser is best. Don't get anything with toxic chemicals in it. I've never had any problems with a citrus based degreaser, and you could also make you own if you are feeling really ambitious.
de-greaser Tutorials
How To Service A RockShox Reverb Dropper Seat Post
Tools for the job
2.5 weight suspension fluid
Torx keys
Reverb bleed syringes
Paper cloth
Degreaser
It’s important to note that Reverb dropper posts require a...
Type: Repair Tutorial
DIY Chain Cleaning Tool
The best way to clean a chain is to use a chain cleaning device. They are specifically made to do a really good job. You can improvise using two toothbrushes and a small piece of rubber, like from...
Type: Repair Tutorial
Review of Park Tool Cyclone Chain Cleaner
Park Tool's Cyclone Chain Scrubber:
It is basically a box that you fill with degreaser, open it up put it over the chain, and there are a few brushes on the inside that clean your...
Type: Review
Manually Clean A Mountain Bike Cassette
To improve the performance and life span of a cassette it is important to clean it manually. After removing the cassette from the hub, flip it over, and remove the screw holding the stack together...
Type: Repair Tutorial
Clean a Bike Chain
Cleaning your chain is an essential part of bike maintenance that a lot of people neglect. Cleaning it will save you a lot of money in the long run and will make your bike run better. It will save...
Type: Repair Tutorial
How to Overhaul Cup and Cone Hub Bearings on Bike Wheels
Overhauling and Adjusting Cup and Cone Hubs:
Many wheels run on sealed bearing hubs these days, but there are many good cup and cone hubs worth maintaining.
A cone wrench and a...
Type: Repair Tutorial
How to Put Decals on a Bike Frame
How to apply decals only your bike:
For this you will need the decals, wax and grease remover, rag, and painter’s tape to prevent you from damaging the paint on your bike or ripping any off...
Type: Repair Tutorial
Remove a Tubular Tire and Excess Glue from Zipp Rims
This video will show you how to remove a tubular tire and how to remove the excess glue from the rim bed afterwards.
There are two ways to remove the tire from your rim. If you do not plan...
Company: Zipp
Type: Repair Tutorial
How to Stop External Bottom Bracket Creaks and Remove Cranks
Taking off crank and eliminating creaks:
This video will deal with external bottom bracket styles. You will need a chain breaker, bottom bracket puller, 8mm allen, 4-5-6 mm allen, a...
Type: Repair Tutorial
Wash Your Bike at Home Like a Pro
It's probably the most iconic sequence in cycling cinematography, the opening scene from the 1977 documentary "A Sunday in Hell" about Paris-Roubaix. It shows a mechanic washing a team bike,...
Type: Repair Tutorial
Fix Bike Crank Bolt Issues
For the most part bolts that creek or are loose are a pretty easy fix, either tighten them, lube them, or replace them. That's partly true with bicycle bolts as well but when dealing with the...
Company: Truvativ
Type: Repair Tutorial
Maintenance for Shimano Saint Pedals
Today, I’m going to show you how to look after your Shimano Saint pedals. You don’t need many tools and you just need a bit of grease, so there’s no reason not to get your hands dirty. Shimano...
Type: Repair Tutorial
Bicycle Wheel Cartridge Bearing Maintenance
Ian wants to know: the bearings in my Roval wheel feel rough when I spin them around. How do I replace the bearings or overhaul my hub?
The quick way to overhaul cartridge bearings is...
Type: Repair Tutorial
DIY Change a Mountainbike Handlebar Stem
For many consumers, once they buy their new bike they'll never think twice about the handlebar stem as it generally doesn't cause the rider any problems. There are times though when a bad spill...
Type: Repair Tutorial
How To Paint a Bicycle Frame
While your bike frame performs mainly a functional purpose of holding all the components together and yourself upright, that doesn't mean it can't be stylish at the same time. Whether you're...
Type: Repair Tutorial
Replace a Road or Mountain Bike Chainring
Why would you want to replace your chainrings? Well, it might be that you’re upgrading them, changing the size, or you might want to experiment with some Osymetric or Rotor rings on the road. If...
Company: Park Campagnolo Shimano
Type: Repair Tutorial
How to Overhaul a Threaded Headset
When you want to overhaul your threaded headset, remove the handlebar stem and use a wrench for the locknut. Remove the spacers and the top race. Check the races for pitting. Remove fork and...
Company: Chris King Park Shimano
Type: Repair Tutorial
How to Install a Threaded Headset
A headset is basically the piece that holds the fork to the frame of a bike, thereby allowing for steering. A sealed bearing headset normally has a plastic or rubber gasket to protect the insides...
Company: Chris King Park Shimano
Type: Repair Tutorial
How to Overhaul Your Wheel Hub's Bearings
Watching these YouTube videos, I am pleasantly surprised when someone can make a bike tutorial funny. Why I was pissing myself laughing at this particular video had to do probably with the deadpan...
Company: Park
Type: Repair Tutorial
How to Overhaul Your Bottom Bracket
One of the ways you can keep your bike riding smoothly is by giving it a good cleaning, both inside and out. Overhauling a bottom bracket will most likely not be in your weekly cleaning regimen...
Company: Park
Type: Repair Tutorial