Making the tool work a bit better - good vibes, instead of the bad ones :)
"Serbian whiskey is better than the original!" :)
CONTENTS:
00:00 Introduction
01:40 Disassembling the tool
03:26 Insides explained
04:20 Adding a bearing
06:06 Closing the tool
09:03 Discussing the quality
10:05 Testing the tool
11:57 Final thoughts
Useful LINKS:
7x14x5 mm bearings (inner diam. x outer diam. x height) - model 687-2RS (Amazon affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/3DqPNDv
Dremel keyless "universal" bit holder (Amazon affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/3puy7BQ
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/
id: 1087
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wewmH588Up4
How to mount a-head ("threadless") stem and set the headset bearing preload.
NOTE: for carbon stems (and parts in general), it is very important to use the optimal torque when tightening bolts.
Contents:
00:00 Introduction
00:16 Fork preparation
00:44 Inserting the fork
01:09 Inserting the top bearing race, dust seal and compression ring
01:57 Mounting spacers and the stem
02:41 Setting up optimal headset bearing preload
07:58 DIGRESSION - explaining the downsides of quill stems
10:44 Tightening stem pinch bolts to an optimal torque
NOTE: (again, to avoid any damage) - for carbon stems (and parts in general), it is very important to use the optimal torque when tightening bolts.
DO NOT use carbon mounting paste for mounting stem to the fork steering column.
Amazon affiliate link for Park Tool torque wrench (as an Amazon associate I earn from qualified purchases):
https://amzn.to/2DSUjQM
Handlebar and stem setup explanation:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/1188/mechanics-bar-angle-height-setup/
Cameraman: Srdjoni from 2bike.rs forum
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB8bp4Ojr8Y
Why are most of my tools painted (colour-coded) in different colours?
CONTENTS:
00:00 Short answer
00:35 Why?
03:44 How many colours?
05:13 What others do?
06:52 Colour-coding standards?
07:58 Braille alphabet
08:52 Conclusion
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/
id: QA0005
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=937HWxLPVN8
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/
id: 1119
#bikegremlin #mostlyharmless
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHRu-fa7z0c
Sorry for the poor audio.
The video explains how to check if a wheel is built with even spoke tension and alignment. Nothing more. A separate video will demonstrate the whole wheel truing process.
The importance of uniform spoke tension, and other bicycle wheel building basics explained:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/9276/bicycle-wheel-building-basics/
id: 0008
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnARbR8nO4M
Explanation of hydraulic brake working principle.
NOTE:
I said "caliper piston" but showed and meant the lever master brake cylinder - sorry for the lapse.
Mechanical advantage explained in pictures and text:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/1419/bicycle-mechanical-brakes/
Pros and cons of bicycle disc brakes, compared to rim brakes:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/3871/pros-and-cons-od-bicycle-disc-brakes-compared-to-rim-brakes/
Camera and editing: Srdjoni from 2bike.rs forum. Many, many thanks!
id: 0045
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrKiPETwVpM
How to service (overhaul) a bicycle cup and cone hub.
List of all the BikeGremlin YouTube videos, sorted by topic (and cycling/mechanics articles):
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/youtube/
Table of contents:
00:00 1. Introduction
01:52 2. Tools needed
02:39 3. Opening the hub
03:50 4. Cleaning everything
06:07 5. Greasing the hub
07:39 6. Placing new bearing balls and reassembling the hub
10:19 7. Setting up the bearing preload and tightening the locknuts
Bicycle ball bearing sizes and quality grades explained:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/2255/standard-bicycle-bearing-ball-sizes/
Bicycle hub overhaul, with text and pictures:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/1461/hub-overhaul/
Bicycle bearing greases explained:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/20/best-bicycle-bearing-grease/
id: 0004
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2ypKH59i4s
CONTENTS:
00:00 Power, Force, Work, Energy
02:52 Potential energy and charge
10:10 Units and electric bills
15:30 Battery capacity
19:53 AC / DC
26:25 Source and consumer power
29:20 Wire gauge
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/
id: 1124
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCTJuXWDQv4