CONTENTS:
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Tune-up
04:00 Full service
Useful LINKS:
A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels:
https://www.bikegremlin.com/
List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/youtube/
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#bikegremlin #mostlyharmless
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHRu-fa7z0c
Excellent tool for bicycle hub service.
List of all the BikeGremlin YouTube videos, sorted by topic (and cycling/mechanics articles):
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/youtube/
Note: This tool review video series is by no means endorsed, or supported (nor discouraged) by any bicycle tool manufacturers. It is 100% driven by enthusiasm and will to share the knowledge and help people get proper tools for the job.
Unior's model name:
Hub Genie - 1758/4
Smaller one is for 12 to 15 mm (inner) diameters, Unior catalogue number:
627272
Larger one is for diameters of around 20 mm, Unior catalogue number:
627271
It would be great if they made a tool for diameters in between - for 15 to 20 mm ones.
Amazon affiliate link:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ciklogremlin-20&keywords=unior hub genie&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=4efe814d22455c74ce1712047a5fd88c
Bikegremlin website reviews of Unior tools:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/6857/unior-tools/
Video description error - it is obviously not an adjustable wrench, of course, apologies.
Cameraman: Srdjoni from 2bike.rs forum
id: 0042
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf84NXcee8o
What to pay attention to (and check/consider) when modifying a multi-speed bicycle into a single-speed one.
Note: I forgot to mention this, but in a post I wrote there is a picture of dropout shapes that are convenient for single speed bicycles (for easily setting up optimal chain tension) - mostly horizontal dropouts:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/158/bicycle-rear-hub/#2
Also, in the linked article, there are some solutions for the frames with vertical dropouts.
- Contents -
00:00 Introduction
01:01 Potential problems - things to consider
01:57 Chainline explained
03:56 Rear dropouts spacing (width)
05:30 How to change rear dropout spacing
07:01 Aligning the dropouts, after re-spacing them
07:41 Limits of dropout spacing change
09:08 Wheel adjustment
- Useful links -
What is a bicycle chainline, how to measure and adjust it:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/1755/bicycle-chainline/
Rear wheel axle adjustment (centering) explained:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/1461/hub-overhaul/#7
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DiwZUh8t1Y
Why do some cross-head screwdrivers work better than the others? How to tell the difference?
Contents:
00:00 Phillips screwdriver design
01:41 Phillips VS JIS screwdrvier demonstration
03:03 Phillips VS Pozidriv explanation
Related article:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/10583/phillips-vs-jis-vs-pozidriv/
The test was done without exerting any force DOWNWARDS on the screwdrivers, just turning them, while letting the gravity provide all the downward force.
- Useful links -
Wera Kraftform Plus 350 PH JIS screwdriver (Amazon affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/3gPTN8R
List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/youtube/
id: 1023
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_enSkvGSUQ
The video demonstrates a bicycle wheel rim replacement.
Table of contents:
00:00 Introduction
00:26 Lubricating the nipples on the rim that will be replaced
00:58 Unscrewing the nipples of the rim that is replaced
02:13 A few (important) notes - while loosening the nipples :)
02:56 Continuing with nipple uncrewing - by one whole turn
03:35 A few more notes - while unscrewing the nipples
04:37 Finishing with spoke loosening
06:27 Placing the new rim into a "starting position"
08:58 Moving all the spokes onto the new rim
12:39 A few notes on moving the spokes onto a new rim
13:34 Completing the rim replacement
How to measure effective rim diameter (ERD) and what that is:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/9266/effective-rim-diameter/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyrNdvRra-A
How to measure ERD (Effective Rim Diameter) of a rim that is on a wheel that is finished.
- Contents -
00:00 What is ERD (Effective Rim Diameter)?
01:05 Why is it important to measure ERD?
02:14 Why measure a rim in a built wheel?
03:38 Tools that are needed
05:20 Measuring distance from rim's outer side, to nipple's top
07:57 Measuring rim's outer circumference
09:49 Calculating ERD from our measurements
10:46 Conclusion
- Useful links -
Effective Rim Diameter (ERD) explained, and how to measure it (article):
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/9266/effective-rim-diameter/
Video about measuring and making spoke length calculations:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5ywzfr_dCg
Bicycle tyre sizing standards explained:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/285/bicycle-tyre-dimensions/
Accurate vs Precise:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/8374/accurate-vs-precise/
Datasheet with ERD-s for the rims I've (measured and) written down on BikeGremlin website:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/9503/erd-data/
List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/youtube/
Camera: Mika Häkkinen
id: 1039
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEPVlD1TcfI
At 12 mins and 17 seconds, I showed the bit orientation on the nipple in the opposite orientation than it is correct - my mistake.
My first impression of the Warp9Racing set of spoke key(s) and torque wrench - for building and truing motorcycle wheels.
CONTENTS:
00:00 Introduction
01:36 Wrong country
03:08 Why Warp9Racing?
06:03 A digression
10:38 Showing the set
23:19 Conclusion?
25:57 Amaterus and novices?
Useful LINKS:
This tool-set Amazon affiliate shopping link:
https://amzn.to/3vYzZb7
Warp9Racing website:
https://www.warp9racing.com/
A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels:
https://www.bikegremlin.com/
List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/youtube/
id: 1132
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soz_2zHg9v8
Will I do a video, or write an article about... ?
Useful LINKS:
Why BIKE GREMLIN, and what is "Mostly harmless"?
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/6597/why-bikegremlin/
A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels:
https://www.bikegremlin.com/
List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/youtube/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRE-1NpLohM
A must-have rotary tool addition
+ continued review of the Parkside rotary tool from Lidl
CONTENTS:
00:00 Extra bearing
01:14 Dremel EZ SpeedClic
02:35 Dremel 4486 Keyless Multi Chuck
04:45 Is it worth it?
Useful LINKS:
Dremel 4486 Keyless Multi Chuck (Amazon affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/3EMk80Y
7x14x5 mm bearings (inner diam. x outer diam. x height) - model 687-2RS (Amazon affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/3DqPNDv
Parkside rotary tool (Amazon.uk affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/3EhiNii
Bosch rotary tool (only the tool, no charger - Amazon affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/3EseMYc
Dremel EZ SpeedClic SC690 set:
https://amzn.to/31oMsaQ
BikeGremlin HUB:
https://www.bikegremlin.com
BikeGremlinTube HUB:
https://www.youtube.com/bikegremlin/
GremlinTube - a complete list of videos, sorted by categories:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/youtube/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbqE1JCADYE