How to overhaul (clean and lubricate) a classic brake (vintage road bicycles etc.). How to mix-match parts from several broken brakes to make one good brake.
CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction 01:23 Brake spring types 02:50 How it's assembled 06:48 Assembling the brake 09:11 Adjusting play 17:01 Final notes
About the direction BikeGremlin website and YouTube channel are (continuing to be) going in.
Sponsorships, offers, improvements etc.
Table of CONTENTS:
00:00 Sponsorship offers
00:52 My colaboration conditions
03:10 A bit about myself
04:15 BikeGremlin websites
05:40 YouTube channel
06:15 Future content
Useful LINKS:
Why BIKE GREMLIN, and what is "Mostly harmless"?
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/6597/why-bikegremlin/
My guest-post and advertising policy:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/links-to-your-website-and-advertising/
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=Wo8g87goDrk
How to install a cartridge square taper bicycle bottom bracket, cranks, and pedals.
Table of CONTENTS:
00:00 Introduction - chainline, standards
01:24 Thread preparation
03:55 BB installing and tightening
06:53 To grease, or not to grease?
10:16 Tightening torque
14:05 Mounting the left crank
15:21 Installing the pedals
Useful LINKS:
Bicycle chainline explained:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/1755/
Threaded bottom bracket standards:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/1634/
Right and left hand(ed) threads:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/3965/
Anti seize and mounting pastes explained:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/7172/
The best bicycle bearing grease:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/20/
TOOLS:
SHIMANO Tool bottom bracket TL-UN74S (Amazon affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/3usf2kl
List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/youtube/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhcJvPlXIyo
How to stop car doors from squeaking, and make all the locks work properly - and not freeze in the winter.
CONTENTS:
00:00 Tools needed
01:10 The squeaky stuff :)
02:48 Lubricating the hinges
04:24 Lubricating the locks
07:18 Monkey playing :)
Useful LINKS:
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/
Camera: Gox
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzgCbAufYE8
Good quality adjustable wrench suitable for most bicycle maintenance situations where such a tool is needed.
Yes, adjustable wrench it is called in English. :)
List of all the BikeGremlin YouTube videos, sorted by topic (and cycling/mechanics articles):
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/youtube/
Do check the price (link below) - and check your local Bahco distributors and shops - to support the local community and to perhaps get a better quote.
Amazon affiliate link:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ciklogremlin-20&keywords=bahco 9033 adjustable wrench&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=a6139f2ece6e4895c87908451e137e4f
Camera and editing: Srdjoni from 2bike.rs forum.
Thanks a lot for all the help! :)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij-FEsVkU5w
Introduction to a series of videos explaining how to build bicycle wheels.
Bike Gremlin website article about bicycle wheel building basics:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/9276/bicycle-wheel-building-basics/
Books I heartily recommend:
Professional Guide to Wheel Building 7th Edition, by Roger Musson
https://www.wheelpro.co.uk/wheelbuilding/book.php
The Bicycle Wheel, by Jobst Brandt (Amazon affiliate link)
https://amzn.to/2vsOwyN
Sheldon Brown on wheel building:
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html
Camera and editing: Srdjoni from 2bike.rs forum
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne4yQ8O_n8c
How to ratchet tools work?
How to clean and lubricate them?
Table of CONTENTS:
00:00 Introduction
01:39 How does ratchet work?
02:58 Disassembling the ratchet
06:10 Oil, or grease?
06:32 Cleaning
07:27 Lubricating
11:37 Assembling the ratchet
14:30 How often?
Useful LINKS:
Anti seize pastes (mounting pastes) explained:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/7172/
(Bicycle bearing) greases explained:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/1985/
Oil lubricants explained:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/1986/
List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/youtube/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8lhx1TjpUk
What kind of lock to choose for securing your bicycle?
Pros and cons of various types of locks.
CONTENTS:
00:00 Means of attack
02:09 Cable locks
03:20 U-locks pros and cons
08:10 Chains
10:08 Folding locks
12:34 My recommendations
Useful LINKS:
Abus GRANIT XPlus 540 U-Lock (Amazon affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/36Io32H
Abus Bordo GRANIT X Plus 6500/85cm (33.46 in) - Folding lock (Amazon affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/3qzhAy6
Abus GRANIT CityChain XPlus™ 1060/110 (Amazon affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/3ufTF7C
Bicycle locks explained:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/459/bicycle-locks/
How to lock a bicycle securely:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/434/how-to-lock-a-bicycle/
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/
Camera: Gox, the white witcher
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr48QN_S7K8
What happens to chain - chainring (bicycle rear "sprocket" in this example) engagement as a chain gets worn (i.e. elongated).
My website article about this topic:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/3306/bicycle-chain-wear-elongation/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o5FQUaazI0