Bike mechanics

Bicycle Mechanics - Headset Question - I am looking at a single speed frame that come with a threadless headset. I like quill stems and was wondering if I could simply remove the threadless and put in a treaded headset and trim the steerer tube to a proper length.

It's hard to keep your two-wheeled pride and joy looking and riding like it just rolled off the bike shop floor after many years and miles. But a few simple steps will help you preserve your bike in the best possible condition.

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Here is all about the motorcycle engine repair that may help you to troubleshoot your problem or know more about your motorcycle engine repair.

This is the first of a four part series on converting an old mid 1980s road bike into a fairly decent modern Cyclocross or commuter bike Stripping the old bicycle So to get started I had to strip t…

How to Make a Bike Headset Press & Install a Headset: Installing a bike headset is not difficult, but you don't want to do it on a nice new frame without a decent setup to make sure it goes in right and your nice bike hardware doesn't get damaged. The Park headset press is quite expensive, so I just ma…

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From avoiding proper bike maintenance to skipping the sunscreen, not doing these things will keep you successful in the saddle for years to come.

If your wheel has a wobble, it’s either been hit by something which has dented it, or the spokes have loosened, causing the rim to lose its shape. The procedure below won’t help fix a dented rim, b…