Build Project: XC Race and Epic Machine-Update
Last week I mentioned that I’ve got another build project going on at the MtnBikeRiders.com workshop. To refresh your memory, we basically wanted to bRead More…
Category: How To’s/Tech Tips
Thursday Tech Tip: How to Build a Bicycle Wheel
Khoa made an in-depth video showing you how to build a wheel. He’s using Mavic 717 rims, American Classic Hubs and DT Swiss Spokes. Since building wheRead More…
How to Fix a Creaking Bottom Bracket
From time to time my bikes will eventually start creaking. Usually it comes from the bottom bracket (BB). So with that said I decided to create this “Read More…
How To Bling Your Bike For Less Than $5.00
Being a B.O.B (Brother on a Budget), I’m always looking for ways to make my dollar stretch and of course, get the most of it. So one of the things I wRead More…
Beer Cap Bar Ends: Revisited
I was just going through some of our archives and found this little gem… Learn how to install your favorite beer cap on your bike! Read More…
PVC Pipe as a Crown Race Setter
I took a note from our very own Jack “Ghost Rider” Sweeney’s article about home made tools. But rather than following his steps whole heartedly, I kinRead More…
Thursday Tech Tip: Adjusting Avid BB5 Disc Brakes
Here’s a simple How To….Adjusting your Avid BB5 Disc Brake Caliper. Read More…
Is it a 96er or a 69er?
Anyhow, there are so many different fans of 69/96er bikes and as you may already know, I HATE spending money when I know I could do it for less. It’s Read More…
How to Service a Freewheel
A while back Moe and I were talking about the freewheel on his Single Speed 29er. He mentioned that he was getting some dirt and grit in there and wanRead More…
Thursday Tech Tip: Going tubless without going broke
If you had the money you can easily convert over to a tubeless tire and wheel system with UST wheels and tires or you can use Stan’s. But if you’re p’Read More…