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How to Change a Bicycle Brake Cable

Inspect the cable., Obtain the correct cable., Undo the pinch bolt., Unscrew the adjuster., Remove the cable., Replace...

11 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Put On a Bicycle Chain

Find the slippage., Use the quick release if the chain is jammed., Loosen the chain if your bike has a rear...

6 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Adjust Bike Gears

Raise the bike of the ground on a bike stand., Locate your derailleurs., Diagnose your shifting problems by testing...

9 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Inflate Bike Tires

A Schrader valve is also called an American valve, or a car valve., Figure out the recommended PSI for your tires...

7 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Avoid Bike Tire Punctures

Find out about puncture-resistant tires., Choose among the puncture-resistant tire brands., Fit the puncture-proof...

4 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Measure a Bicycle Wheel

Stand the bike upright by leaning it against a wall or using the kick stand., Measure the distance in inches from the...

6 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Mend a Puncture in a Bike Tire

Locate the cause and size of the puncture., Turn the bike over so it is standing on the seat and handlebars., Release...

17 steps 4 min Advanced
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How to Patch a Bicycle Tube

Remove the wheel from the bike., Use tire levers to remove the tire., Locate the hole that's causing the leak., Mark...

14 steps 8 min Advanced
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How to Adjust Your Bike Seat

Know that a seat at the correct height leads to comfortable, even pedal strokes., Measure your inseam., Learn how your...

8 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Grease Bicycle Wheel Bearings

Get some good, flat, open wrenches., Put the flat wrench on the bearing cone between the hub and the locking nut., Grab...

6 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Boat Green

Prevent oily discharges from the bilge., Spill-proof your oil changes by using an oil change pump to transfer oil to a...

12 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Anchor a Boat

Consider a general purpose fluke anchor., Research plow anchors for areas of high or changing current., Only use...

26 steps 13 min Advanced
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How to Lubricate a Bike

Choose a wet lube if you ride in the rain., Clean and dry the chain before lubricating it., Lube the top of the chain...

5 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Lube a Bicycle Chain

Lubricate your bicycle in the garage or outdoors., Turn the bike upside down., Familiarize yourself with the parts that...

10 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Shorten a Bike Chain

Determine whether the chain needs replacing., Purchase a universal chain tool if you don't have one., Mount the bike on...

19 steps 5 min Advanced

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