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How To Assemble a New Bike 43. How To Assemble a New Bike

Overview of a boxed bike assembly. Shows how to put together a mail-order bike.

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How To Check For Chain Wear 42. How To Check For Chain Wear

Demonstrates how to measure a worn out chain using Sheldon Brown’s ruler technique.

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How To Recondition RapidFire Plus Shifters 41. How To Recondition RapidFire Plus Shifters

Shows how to troubleshoot, clean and lubricate RapidFire-style index shift levers.

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How To Use a Quick Release Chain Link 40. How To Use a Quick Release Chain Link

Shows how to disconnect and reconnect two of the most common quick release chain links.

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How To Use a Chain Tool To Break a Chain 39. How To Use a Chain Tool To Break a Chain

How a chain tool works, and how to use it to disconnect and reconnect your bike chain.

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How To Remove Surface Rust on Chrome 38. How To Remove Surface Rust on Chrome

You can use light oil and fine steel wool to remove surface rust from chrome and steel.

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Basic Bike Repair Tools 37. Basic Bike Repair Tools

An overview of the tools needed to perform basic maintenance and minor repairs at home.

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How To Replace Handlebar Grips 36. How To Replace Handlebar Grips

Learn how to easily remove handlebar grips and re-install them so they stay in place.

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How To Choose the Right Lubricants 35. How To Choose the Right Lubricants

An overview of 3 essential types of lubrication, complete with brand recommendations.

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How To Adjust V-Brakes 34. How To Adjust V-Brakes

Learn how to adjust the brake pads, cable tension and centering on v-brakes (linear pull).

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