https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Lacey 2026-04-15T13:46:00Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.38.2 https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Replace_the_chain&diff=3427 2007-07-18T00:24:56Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>Remove the current chain using a chain tool. Examples [http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&amp;q=chain+tool&amp;gbv=2]. Place any link on the chain tool in the farthest slot away from the drilling thingy. The pin of the chain (the thing holding the links together) needs to be flush with the mandrel of the chain tool (the pushy thing that emerges when you tighten the chain tool). <br /> <br /> Determine the length of your new chain by looping the chain around the largest cog and then the largest chain ring. Do NOT include the derailleur. The length determined by this method should be about one link shorter than the chain currently on the bike.</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Replace_the_chain&diff=3426 2007-07-18T00:04:18Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>Remove the current chain using a chain tool. <br /> <br /> Determine the length of your new chain by looping the chain around the largest cog and then the largest chain ring. Do NOT include the derailleur. The length determined by this method should be about one link shorter than the chain currently on the bike.</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=If_your_derailleur_skips_gears&diff=3424 2007-07-18T00:01:05Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>A variety of things may cause the derailleur to skip. Take the following measures in the order they are listed. Test the derailleur before taking the next step, which may subsequently become unnecessary.<br /> <br /> * [[Replace the chain]]. The problem may be a stretched chain, which would cause skipping as the chain link spacing would no longer match that of the chain ring or cog spacing.<br /> * Increase the spring tension in the derailleur. You may need to ask for help to do this. There should be a screw on the derailleur designed for this purpose.<br /> * Replace the derailleur. <br /> * Replace the chain ring or cogs. This should only be necessary if the chain rings or cogs are &quot;u'ed out.&quot; Being u'ed out means that they are worn in a way that makes shifting uneasy. This usually looks like more like the silhouette of a Nike swoosh (in the sense of the Goddess of victory, not the shoe company, of course) than an actual &quot;u.&quot; The wear will be toward the pull of the chain.</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Cartridge_or_Sealed&diff=3423 2007-07-17T23:44:28Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>All the moving parts are housed within the tubing of a sealed bottom bracket, making them relatively easy to install, but basically impossible to repair. If the axle does not move freely or experiences up and down play, the whole bottom bracket needs replacing. <br /> <br /> On a sealed bottom bracket, there is one free cup (which can be removed from the rest of the bracket) and one fixed cup, which is truly fixed in this case. The fixed cup is reverse threaded. <br /> <br /> Installations: Install the fixed cup first, into the chain ring side of the bike. Remember is reverse threaded. It should go in as tightly as possible. Install the free cup second on the opposite side of the bike. In the case of the sealed bottom bracket, the free cup should also be on as tightly as possible. The threading on the free cup should be &quot;righty tighty.&quot;</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Bottom_bracket&diff=3422 2007-07-17T23:40:04Z

<p>Lacey: /* Types */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Bottom Brackets''' are what your [[crank arms]] attach to spin.<br /> <br /> == Types ==<br /> <br /> [[Cartridge or Sealed]]<br /> <br /> Identified off the bike by the roughly 1&quot; tubing around the axle.<br /> <br /> [[Cup &amp; Cone/ Unsealed]]<br /> <br /> These have a lock ring and have either a [[threaded]] or [[cotter pin]] axle.<br /> <br /> [[One Piece]]<br /> <br /> Commonly found on inexpensive BMX bikes.<br /> <br /> === References ===<br /> <br /> * [http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_bo-z.html Sheldon Brown's Bottom Bracket Definition]</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Cotter_pin&diff=3403 2007-07-13T23:47:39Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>Cotter pin axles are unthreaded and requiring a wedge to hold affix the crank against the bottom bracket axle. The cotter pin [http://harriscyclery.net/itemdetails.cfm?ID=1586] serves as the wedging device.<br /> <br /> These axles are an older style and won't be found on new bikes.</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Chain_rings&diff=3402 2007-07-13T23:41:54Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>Chain rings are either held together by rivets or bolts. Avoid owning a bike with chain ring rivets if possible, as you will have to destroy your chain rings and your right crank arm if you need to take apart/ repair the chain rings for any reason.<br /> <br /> Taking apart bolted chain rings requires one special tool. It has a notched head designed to fit a chain ring nut. Any bike shop should have them.[http://blbikeshop.com/itemdetails.cfm?catalogId=39&amp;id=5817]</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Chain_rings&diff=3401 2007-07-13T23:39:53Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>Chain rings are either held together by rivets or bolts. Avoid owning a bike with chain ring rivets if possible, as you will have to destroy your chain rings and your right crank arm if you need to take apart/ repair the chain rings for any reason.<br /> <br /> Taking apart bolted chain rings requires one special tool. It has a notched head design to fit a chain ring nut. Any bike shop should have them.[http://blbikeshop.com/itemdetails.cfm?catalogId=39&amp;id=5817]</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Chain_rings&diff=3400 2007-07-13T23:38:49Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>Chain rings are either held together by rivets or bolts. Avoid owning a bike with chain ring rivets if possible, as you will have to destroy your chain rings and your right crank arm if you need to take apart/ repair the chain rings for any reason.<br /> <br /> Taking apart bolted chain rings requires one special tool. It's a screw driver with a notched head design to fit a chain ring nut. Any bike shop should have them.[http://blbikeshop.com/itemdetails.cfm?catalogId=39&amp;id=5817]</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Shop_Manual&diff=3399 2007-07-13T23:35:15Z

<p>Lacey: /* Advanced */</p> <hr /> <div>== Shop Manual ==<br /> <br /> This manual, originally started by the [[Ohio City Bicycle Co-op]], is a collaborative effort designed to help you have a better time volunteering. It's much easier to have a good time if the job you're doing is easier, and we hope to make it easier by providing explanations that you can use to learn new tasks or remember how to do ones you've done before. Enjoy!<br /> <br /> == Beginner ==<br /> * [[Despoking Wheels]] - Despoking wheels<br /> * [[Inflating Tubes]] - Inflating tubes / tires<br /> * [[Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty]]<br /> * Loosening, see [[Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty]]<br /> * Tightening, see [[Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty]]<br /> * [[Wheel Care]] - Cleaning and lubing wheels<br /> <br /> == Intermediate ==<br /> * [[Checking Tubes]] - Checking innertubes for leaks<br /> * [[Tired Wheels]] - The OCBC procedure for handling wheels with tires on them<br /> * [[Removing Tires]] - How to remove a tire<br /> * [[Brakes]] - Evaluation and repair<br /> * [[Derailleurs]]<br /> <br /> == Advanced ==<br /> * [[Bike Evaluation]] - How to evaluate a bike and decide its fate<br /> * [[Bottom Bracket]]<br /> * [[Building a Fixed Gear]] - All the cool kids are doing it...<br /> * [[Chain rings]]<br /> * [[Cranks]]<br /> * [[Diamond Handlebar Wrap]]- It's ain't style if it ain't ''FUNKY''<br /> * [[Repacking Hubs]] - Remedy if the wheel's axle does rotate right, at all, or in the wrong direction.<br /> * [[Tuning for sale]] - How to prepare a bike to be sold<br /> * [[Wheel Building]] - Ever wondered how to build a wheel from scratch?<br /> * [[Wheel Evaluation]] - How to determine whether a wheel is good or worth fixing<br /> * [[Wheel Truing]] - Bumpy ride?<br /> <br /> == General information on parts and using tools ==<br /> <br /> === Parts ===<br /> * [[Definitions]]<br /> * [[Handlebars]] - Types of Handlebars and how to sort them<br /> * [[Tube Valves]] - The two types of valves commonly seen on tubes<br /> * [[Wheel Sizes]] - The different sizes of wheels and tires<br /> <br /> === Tools ===<br /> <br /> * [[Using Calipers]] - How to measure using calipers<br /> * [[Measuring Spokes]] - How to measure the length of a spoke<br /> * [[Spoke Wrenches]] - How to know which one you need<br /> * [[Truing Stand]] - How to place a wheel into the truing stand correctly<br /> * [[Shop Supplies]] - Necessities taken for granted.<br /> <br /> == Evaluating Parts ==<br /> <br /> * [[Evaluating Saddles]] - Saddles are either good, free, or ruined<br /> * [[Evaluating Handlebars]] - How to tell whether handlebars are usable<br /> * [[Evaluating Pedals]] - Which things are ok, and which can't be fixed<br /> * [[Evaluating Stems]] - How to know that they have their parts and aren't cracked<br /> * [[Evaluating Brake Levers]] - Making sure they are ready to be used<br /> * [[Evaluating Hubs]] - Our standards for keeping hubs<br /> * [[Evaluating Front Derailleurs]] - All of the important parts<br /> * [[Evaluating Derailleurs]] - The important parts for rear derailleurs<br /> * [[Evaluating Helmets]] - How to sort helmets by condition<br /> <br /> == Sorting Parts ==<br /> <br /> * [[Sorting Spokes]] - Measuring length and width, and how to use the motel<br /> * [[Sorting Saddles ]] - Sorting saddles by width and construction<br /> * [[Sorting Handlebars]] - Separating road from mountain and good from free <br /> * [[Sorting Pedals]] - Sorting pedals by size and type, and pairing them<br /> * [[Sorting Stems]] - Sorting quill stems by length and diameter<br /> * [[Sorting Brake Levers]] - Sorting flat bar levers from road levers<br /> * [[Sorting Brake Calipers]] - Telling caliper from cantilever, and sorting caliper brakes<br /> * [[Sorting Cranks]] - Different kinds of cranks and what to do with them<br /> * [[Sorting Derailleurs]] - Separating front from rear<br /> * [[Sorting Front Derailleurs]] - Sorting doubles from triples<br /> * [[Sorting Rear Derailleurs]] - Sorting the four categories of rear derailleurs<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> * [http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Bicycles/Maintenance_and_Repair WikiBooks Bicycles/Maintenance and Repair]</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Shop_Manual&diff=3398 2007-07-13T23:32:31Z

<p>Lacey: /* Advanced */</p> <hr /> <div>== Shop Manual ==<br /> <br /> This manual, originally started by the [[Ohio City Bicycle Co-op]], is a collaborative effort designed to help you have a better time volunteering. It's much easier to have a good time if the job you're doing is easier, and we hope to make it easier by providing explanations that you can use to learn new tasks or remember how to do ones you've done before. Enjoy!<br /> <br /> == Beginner ==<br /> * [[Despoking Wheels]] - Despoking wheels<br /> * [[Inflating Tubes]] - Inflating tubes / tires<br /> * [[Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty]]<br /> * Loosening, see [[Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty]]<br /> * Tightening, see [[Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty]]<br /> * [[Wheel Care]] - Cleaning and lubing wheels<br /> <br /> == Intermediate ==<br /> * [[Checking Tubes]] - Checking innertubes for leaks<br /> * [[Tired Wheels]] - The OCBC procedure for handling wheels with tires on them<br /> * [[Removing Tires]] - How to remove a tire<br /> * [[Brakes]] - Evaluation and repair<br /> * [[Derailleurs]]<br /> <br /> == Advanced ==<br /> * [[Bike Evaluation]] - How to evaluate a bike and decide its fate<br /> * [[Bottom Bracket]]<br /> * [[Building a Fixed Gear]] - All the cool kids are doing it...<br /> * [[Cranks]]<br /> * [[Diamond Handlebar Wrap]]- It's ain't style if it ain't ''FUNKY''<br /> * [[Repacking Hubs]] - Remedy if the wheel's axle does rotate right, at all, or in the wrong direction.<br /> * [[Tuning for sale]] - How to prepare a bike to be sold<br /> * [[Wheel Building]] - Ever wondered how to build a wheel from scratch?<br /> * [[Wheel Evaluation]] - How to determine whether a wheel is good or worth fixing<br /> * [[Wheel Truing]] - Bumpy ride?<br /> <br /> == General information on parts and using tools ==<br /> <br /> === Parts ===<br /> * [[Definitions]]<br /> * [[Handlebars]] - Types of Handlebars and how to sort them<br /> * [[Tube Valves]] - The two types of valves commonly seen on tubes<br /> * [[Wheel Sizes]] - The different sizes of wheels and tires<br /> <br /> === Tools ===<br /> <br /> * [[Using Calipers]] - How to measure using calipers<br /> * [[Measuring Spokes]] - How to measure the length of a spoke<br /> * [[Spoke Wrenches]] - How to know which one you need<br /> * [[Truing Stand]] - How to place a wheel into the truing stand correctly<br /> * [[Shop Supplies]] - Necessities taken for granted.<br /> <br /> == Evaluating Parts ==<br /> <br /> * [[Evaluating Saddles]] - Saddles are either good, free, or ruined<br /> * [[Evaluating Handlebars]] - How to tell whether handlebars are usable<br /> * [[Evaluating Pedals]] - Which things are ok, and which can't be fixed<br /> * [[Evaluating Stems]] - How to know that they have their parts and aren't cracked<br /> * [[Evaluating Brake Levers]] - Making sure they are ready to be used<br /> * [[Evaluating Hubs]] - Our standards for keeping hubs<br /> * [[Evaluating Front Derailleurs]] - All of the important parts<br /> * [[Evaluating Derailleurs]] - The important parts for rear derailleurs<br /> * [[Evaluating Helmets]] - How to sort helmets by condition<br /> <br /> == Sorting Parts ==<br /> <br /> * [[Sorting Spokes]] - Measuring length and width, and how to use the motel<br /> * [[Sorting Saddles ]] - Sorting saddles by width and construction<br /> * [[Sorting Handlebars]] - Separating road from mountain and good from free <br /> * [[Sorting Pedals]] - Sorting pedals by size and type, and pairing them<br /> * [[Sorting Stems]] - Sorting quill stems by length and diameter<br /> * [[Sorting Brake Levers]] - Sorting flat bar levers from road levers<br /> * [[Sorting Brake Calipers]] - Telling caliper from cantilever, and sorting caliper brakes<br /> * [[Sorting Cranks]] - Different kinds of cranks and what to do with them<br /> * [[Sorting Derailleurs]] - Separating front from rear<br /> * [[Sorting Front Derailleurs]] - Sorting doubles from triples<br /> * [[Sorting Rear Derailleurs]] - Sorting the four categories of rear derailleurs<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> * [http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Bicycles/Maintenance_and_Repair WikiBooks Bicycles/Maintenance and Repair]</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Lefty_Loosey,_Righty_Tighty&diff=3397 2007-07-13T23:12:24Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>The standard threading on any kind of hardware follows the &quot;lefty loosey, righty tighty&quot; mnemonic device for unscrewing or tightening bolts, screws, etc.<br /> <br /> Holding a wrench at the 12:00 position determines whether you are turning left or right. If the wrench (in the most upright, 12:00 position) falls to the left, you are going &quot;lefty loosey.&quot; If the wrench falls to the right, you are going &quot;righty tighty.&quot;<br /> <br /> So: To loosen, turn to the left (as defined above).<br /> <br /> To tighten, turn to the right (as defined above).</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Shop_Manual&diff=3396 2007-07-13T23:12:02Z

<p>Lacey: /* Beginner */</p> <hr /> <div>== Shop Manual ==<br /> <br /> This manual, originally started by the [[Ohio City Bicycle Co-op]], is a collaborative effort designed to help you have a better time volunteering. It's much easier to have a good time if the job you're doing is easier, and we hope to make it easier by providing explanations that you can use to learn new tasks or remember how to do ones you've done before. Enjoy!<br /> <br /> == Beginner ==<br /> * [[Despoking Wheels]] - Despoking wheels<br /> * [[Inflating Tubes]] - Inflating tubes / tires<br /> * [[Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty]]<br /> * Loosening, see [[Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty]]<br /> * Tightening, see [[Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty]]<br /> * [[Wheel Care]] - Cleaning and lubing wheels<br /> <br /> == Intermediate ==<br /> * [[Checking Tubes]] - Checking innertubes for leaks<br /> * [[Tired Wheels]] - The OCBC procedure for handling wheels with tires on them<br /> * [[Removing Tires]] - How to remove a tire<br /> * [[Brakes]] - Evaluation and repair<br /> * [[Derailleurs]]<br /> <br /> == Advanced ==<br /> * [[Wheel Evaluation]] - How to determine whether a wheel is good or worth fixing<br /> * [[Bike Evaluation]] - How to evaluate a bike and decide its fate<br /> * [[Bottom Bracket]]<br /> * [[Wheel Building]] - Ever wondered how to build a wheel from scratch?<br /> * [[Building a Fixed Gear]] - All the cool kids are doing it...<br /> * [[Tuning for sale]] - How to prepare a bike to be sold<br /> * [[Repacking Hubs]] - Remedy if the wheel's axle does rotate right, at all, or in the wrong direction.<br /> * [[Wheel Truing]] - Bumpy ride?<br /> * [[Diamond Handlebar Wrap]]- It's ain't style if it ain't ''FUNKY''<br /> <br /> == General information on parts and using tools ==<br /> <br /> === Parts ===<br /> * [[Definitions]]<br /> * [[Handlebars]] - Types of Handlebars and how to sort them<br /> * [[Tube Valves]] - The two types of valves commonly seen on tubes<br /> * [[Wheel Sizes]] - The different sizes of wheels and tires<br /> <br /> === Tools ===<br /> <br /> * [[Using Calipers]] - How to measure using calipers<br /> * [[Measuring Spokes]] - How to measure the length of a spoke<br /> * [[Spoke Wrenches]] - How to know which one you need<br /> * [[Truing Stand]] - How to place a wheel into the truing stand correctly<br /> * [[Shop Supplies]] - Necessities taken for granted.<br /> <br /> == Evaluating Parts ==<br /> <br /> * [[Evaluating Saddles]] - Saddles are either good, free, or ruined<br /> * [[Evaluating Handlebars]] - How to tell whether handlebars are usable<br /> * [[Evaluating Pedals]] - Which things are ok, and which can't be fixed<br /> * [[Evaluating Stems]] - How to know that they have their parts and aren't cracked<br /> * [[Evaluating Brake Levers]] - Making sure they are ready to be used<br /> * [[Evaluating Hubs]] - Our standards for keeping hubs<br /> * [[Evaluating Front Derailleurs]] - All of the important parts<br /> * [[Evaluating Derailleurs]] - The important parts for rear derailleurs<br /> * [[Evaluating Helmets]] - How to sort helmets by condition<br /> <br /> == Sorting Parts ==<br /> <br /> * [[Sorting Spokes]] - Measuring length and width, and how to use the motel<br /> * [[Sorting Saddles ]] - Sorting saddles by width and construction<br /> * [[Sorting Handlebars]] - Separating road from mountain and good from free <br /> * [[Sorting Pedals]] - Sorting pedals by size and type, and pairing them<br /> * [[Sorting Stems]] - Sorting quill stems by length and diameter<br /> * [[Sorting Brake Levers]] - Sorting flat bar levers from road levers<br /> * [[Sorting Brake Calipers]] - Telling caliper from cantilever, and sorting caliper brakes<br /> * [[Sorting Cranks]] - Different kinds of cranks and what to do with them<br /> * [[Sorting Derailleurs]] - Separating front from rear<br /> * [[Sorting Front Derailleurs]] - Sorting doubles from triples<br /> * [[Sorting Rear Derailleurs]] - Sorting the four categories of rear derailleurs<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> * [http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Bicycles/Maintenance_and_Repair WikiBooks Bicycles/Maintenance and Repair]</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Lefty_Loosey,_Righy_Tighty&diff=3395 2007-07-13T23:10:46Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>The standard threading on any kind of hardware follows the &quot;lefty loosey, righty tighty&quot; mnemonic device for unscrewing or tightening bolts, screws, etc.<br /> <br /> Holding a wrench at the 12:00 position determines whether you are turning left or right. If the wrench (in the most upright, 12:00 position) falls to the left, you are going &quot;lefty loosey.&quot; If the wrench falls to the right, you are going &quot;righty tighty.&quot;<br /> <br /> So:<br /> To loosen, turn to the left (as defined above).<br /> <br /> To tighten, turn to the right (as defined above).</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Shop_Manual&diff=3394 2007-07-13T22:59:40Z

<p>Lacey: /* Beginner */</p> <hr /> <div>== Shop Manual ==<br /> <br /> This manual, originally started by the [[Ohio City Bicycle Co-op]], is a collaborative effort designed to help you have a better time volunteering. It's much easier to have a good time if the job you're doing is easier, and we hope to make it easier by providing explanations that you can use to learn new tasks or remember how to do ones you've done before. Enjoy!<br /> <br /> == Beginner ==<br /> * [[Despoking Wheels]] - Despoking wheels<br /> * [[Inflating Tubes]] - Inflating tubes / tires<br /> * [[Lefty Loosey, Righy Tighty]]<br /> * Loosening, see [[Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty]]<br /> * Tightening, see [[Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty]]<br /> * [[Wheel Care]] - Cleaning and lubing wheels<br /> <br /> == Intermediate ==<br /> * [[Checking Tubes]] - Checking innertubes for leaks<br /> * [[Tired Wheels]] - The OCBC procedure for handling wheels with tires on them<br /> * [[Removing Tires]] - How to remove a tire<br /> * [[Brakes]] - Evaluation and repair<br /> * [[Derailleurs]]<br /> <br /> == Advanced ==<br /> * [[Wheel Evaluation]] - How to determine whether a wheel is good or worth fixing<br /> * [[Bike Evaluation]] - How to evaluate a bike and decide its fate<br /> * [[Bottom Bracket]]<br /> * [[Wheel Building]] - Ever wondered how to build a wheel from scratch?<br /> * [[Building a Fixed Gear]] - All the cool kids are doing it...<br /> * [[Tuning for sale]] - How to prepare a bike to be sold<br /> * [[Repacking Hubs]] - Remedy if the wheel's axle does rotate right, at all, or in the wrong direction.<br /> * [[Wheel Truing]] - Bumpy ride?<br /> * [[Diamond Handlebar Wrap]]- It's ain't style if it ain't ''FUNKY''<br /> <br /> == General information on parts and using tools ==<br /> <br /> === Parts ===<br /> * [[Definitions]]<br /> * [[Handlebars]] - Types of Handlebars and how to sort them<br /> * [[Tube Valves]] - The two types of valves commonly seen on tubes<br /> * [[Wheel Sizes]] - The different sizes of wheels and tires<br /> <br /> === Tools ===<br /> <br /> * [[Using Calipers]] - How to measure using calipers<br /> * [[Measuring Spokes]] - How to measure the length of a spoke<br /> * [[Spoke Wrenches]] - How to know which one you need<br /> * [[Truing Stand]] - How to place a wheel into the truing stand correctly<br /> * [[Shop Supplies]] - Necessities taken for granted.<br /> <br /> == Evaluating Parts ==<br /> <br /> * [[Evaluating Saddles]] - Saddles are either good, free, or ruined<br /> * [[Evaluating Handlebars]] - How to tell whether handlebars are usable<br /> * [[Evaluating Pedals]] - Which things are ok, and which can't be fixed<br /> * [[Evaluating Stems]] - How to know that they have their parts and aren't cracked<br /> * [[Evaluating Brake Levers]] - Making sure they are ready to be used<br /> * [[Evaluating Hubs]] - Our standards for keeping hubs<br /> * [[Evaluating Front Derailleurs]] - All of the important parts<br /> * [[Evaluating Derailleurs]] - The important parts for rear derailleurs<br /> * [[Evaluating Helmets]] - How to sort helmets by condition<br /> <br /> == Sorting Parts ==<br /> <br /> * [[Sorting Spokes]] - Measuring length and width, and how to use the motel<br /> * [[Sorting Saddles ]] - Sorting saddles by width and construction<br /> * [[Sorting Handlebars]] - Separating road from mountain and good from free <br /> * [[Sorting Pedals]] - Sorting pedals by size and type, and pairing them<br /> * [[Sorting Stems]] - Sorting quill stems by length and diameter<br /> * [[Sorting Brake Levers]] - Sorting flat bar levers from road levers<br /> * [[Sorting Brake Calipers]] - Telling caliper from cantilever, and sorting caliper brakes<br /> * [[Sorting Cranks]] - Different kinds of cranks and what to do with them<br /> * [[Sorting Derailleurs]] - Separating front from rear<br /> * [[Sorting Front Derailleurs]] - Sorting doubles from triples<br /> * [[Sorting Rear Derailleurs]] - Sorting the four categories of rear derailleurs<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> * [http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Bicycles/Maintenance_and_Repair WikiBooks Bicycles/Maintenance and Repair]</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Shop_Manual&diff=3393 2007-07-13T22:58:43Z

<p>Lacey: /* Beginner */</p> <hr /> <div>== Shop Manual ==<br /> <br /> This manual, originally started by the [[Ohio City Bicycle Co-op]], is a collaborative effort designed to help you have a better time volunteering. It's much easier to have a good time if the job you're doing is easier, and we hope to make it easier by providing explanations that you can use to learn new tasks or remember how to do ones you've done before. Enjoy!<br /> <br /> == Beginner ==<br /> * [[Despoking Wheels]] - Despoking wheels<br /> * [[Inflating Tubes]] - Inflating tubes / tires<br /> * [[Lefty Loosey, Righy Tighty]]<br /> * [[Loosening]]<br /> * [[Tightening]]<br /> * [[Wheel Care]] - Cleaning and lubing wheels<br /> <br /> == Intermediate ==<br /> * [[Checking Tubes]] - Checking innertubes for leaks<br /> * [[Tired Wheels]] - The OCBC procedure for handling wheels with tires on them<br /> * [[Removing Tires]] - How to remove a tire<br /> * [[Brakes]] - Evaluation and repair<br /> * [[Derailleurs]]<br /> <br /> == Advanced ==<br /> * [[Wheel Evaluation]] - How to determine whether a wheel is good or worth fixing<br /> * [[Bike Evaluation]] - How to evaluate a bike and decide its fate<br /> * [[Bottom Bracket]]<br /> * [[Wheel Building]] - Ever wondered how to build a wheel from scratch?<br /> * [[Building a Fixed Gear]] - All the cool kids are doing it...<br /> * [[Tuning for sale]] - How to prepare a bike to be sold<br /> * [[Repacking Hubs]] - Remedy if the wheel's axle does rotate right, at all, or in the wrong direction.<br /> * [[Wheel Truing]] - Bumpy ride?<br /> * [[Diamond Handlebar Wrap]]- It's ain't style if it ain't ''FUNKY''<br /> <br /> == General information on parts and using tools ==<br /> <br /> === Parts ===<br /> * [[Definitions]]<br /> * [[Handlebars]] - Types of Handlebars and how to sort them<br /> * [[Tube Valves]] - The two types of valves commonly seen on tubes<br /> * [[Wheel Sizes]] - The different sizes of wheels and tires<br /> <br /> === Tools ===<br /> <br /> * [[Using Calipers]] - How to measure using calipers<br /> * [[Measuring Spokes]] - How to measure the length of a spoke<br /> * [[Spoke Wrenches]] - How to know which one you need<br /> * [[Truing Stand]] - How to place a wheel into the truing stand correctly<br /> * [[Shop Supplies]] - Necessities taken for granted.<br /> <br /> == Evaluating Parts ==<br /> <br /> * [[Evaluating Saddles]] - Saddles are either good, free, or ruined<br /> * [[Evaluating Handlebars]] - How to tell whether handlebars are usable<br /> * [[Evaluating Pedals]] - Which things are ok, and which can't be fixed<br /> * [[Evaluating Stems]] - How to know that they have their parts and aren't cracked<br /> * [[Evaluating Brake Levers]] - Making sure they are ready to be used<br /> * [[Evaluating Hubs]] - Our standards for keeping hubs<br /> * [[Evaluating Front Derailleurs]] - All of the important parts<br /> * [[Evaluating Derailleurs]] - The important parts for rear derailleurs<br /> * [[Evaluating Helmets]] - How to sort helmets by condition<br /> <br /> == Sorting Parts ==<br /> <br /> * [[Sorting Spokes]] - Measuring length and width, and how to use the motel<br /> * [[Sorting Saddles ]] - Sorting saddles by width and construction<br /> * [[Sorting Handlebars]] - Separating road from mountain and good from free <br /> * [[Sorting Pedals]] - Sorting pedals by size and type, and pairing them<br /> * [[Sorting Stems]] - Sorting quill stems by length and diameter<br /> * [[Sorting Brake Levers]] - Sorting flat bar levers from road levers<br /> * [[Sorting Brake Calipers]] - Telling caliper from cantilever, and sorting caliper brakes<br /> * [[Sorting Cranks]] - Different kinds of cranks and what to do with them<br /> * [[Sorting Derailleurs]] - Separating front from rear<br /> * [[Sorting Front Derailleurs]] - Sorting doubles from triples<br /> * [[Sorting Rear Derailleurs]] - Sorting the four categories of rear derailleurs<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> * [http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Bicycles/Maintenance_and_Repair WikiBooks Bicycles/Maintenance and Repair]</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Righty_Tighty,_Lefty_Loosey&diff=3392 2007-07-13T22:58:14Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>The standard threading on any kind of hardware follows the &quot;lefty loosey, righty tighty&quot; pneumonic devise for unscrewing or tightening bolts, screws, etc.<br /> <br /> Holding a wrench at the 12:00 position determines whether you are turning left or right. If the wrench (in the most upright, 12:00 position) falls to the left, you are going &quot;lefty loosey.&quot; If the wrench falls to the right, you are going &quot;righty tighty.&quot;<br /> <br /> So:<br /> To loosen, turn to the left (as defined above).<br /> <br /> To tighten, turn to the right (as defined above).</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Shop_Manual&diff=3391 2007-07-13T22:53:37Z

<p>Lacey: /* Beginner */</p> <hr /> <div>== Shop Manual ==<br /> <br /> This manual, originally started by the [[Ohio City Bicycle Co-op]], is a collaborative effort designed to help you have a better time volunteering. It's much easier to have a good time if the job you're doing is easier, and we hope to make it easier by providing explanations that you can use to learn new tasks or remember how to do ones you've done before. Enjoy!<br /> <br /> == Beginner ==<br /> * [[Despoking Wheels]] - Despoking wheels<br /> * [[Inflating Tubes]] - Inflating tubes / tires<br /> * [[Lefty Loosy, Righy Tighty]]<br /> * [[Loosening]]<br /> * [[Tightening]]<br /> * [[Wheel Care]] - Cleaning and lubing wheels<br /> <br /> == Intermediate ==<br /> * [[Checking Tubes]] - Checking innertubes for leaks<br /> * [[Tired Wheels]] - The OCBC procedure for handling wheels with tires on them<br /> * [[Removing Tires]] - How to remove a tire<br /> * [[Brakes]] - Evaluation and repair<br /> * [[Derailleurs]]<br /> <br /> == Advanced ==<br /> * [[Wheel Evaluation]] - How to determine whether a wheel is good or worth fixing<br /> * [[Bike Evaluation]] - How to evaluate a bike and decide its fate<br /> * [[Bottom Bracket]]<br /> * [[Wheel Building]] - Ever wondered how to build a wheel from scratch?<br /> * [[Building a Fixed Gear]] - All the cool kids are doing it...<br /> * [[Tuning for sale]] - How to prepare a bike to be sold<br /> * [[Repacking Hubs]] - Remedy if the wheel's axle does rotate right, at all, or in the wrong direction.<br /> * [[Wheel Truing]] - Bumpy ride?<br /> * [[Diamond Handlebar Wrap]]- It's ain't style if it ain't ''FUNKY''<br /> <br /> == General information on parts and using tools ==<br /> <br /> === Parts ===<br /> * [[Definitions]]<br /> * [[Handlebars]] - Types of Handlebars and how to sort them<br /> * [[Tube Valves]] - The two types of valves commonly seen on tubes<br /> * [[Wheel Sizes]] - The different sizes of wheels and tires<br /> <br /> === Tools ===<br /> <br /> * [[Using Calipers]] - How to measure using calipers<br /> * [[Measuring Spokes]] - How to measure the length of a spoke<br /> * [[Spoke Wrenches]] - How to know which one you need<br /> * [[Truing Stand]] - How to place a wheel into the truing stand correctly<br /> * [[Shop Supplies]] - Necessities taken for granted.<br /> <br /> == Evaluating Parts ==<br /> <br /> * [[Evaluating Saddles]] - Saddles are either good, free, or ruined<br /> * [[Evaluating Handlebars]] - How to tell whether handlebars are usable<br /> * [[Evaluating Pedals]] - Which things are ok, and which can't be fixed<br /> * [[Evaluating Stems]] - How to know that they have their parts and aren't cracked<br /> * [[Evaluating Brake Levers]] - Making sure they are ready to be used<br /> * [[Evaluating Hubs]] - Our standards for keeping hubs<br /> * [[Evaluating Front Derailleurs]] - All of the important parts<br /> * [[Evaluating Derailleurs]] - The important parts for rear derailleurs<br /> * [[Evaluating Helmets]] - How to sort helmets by condition<br /> <br /> == Sorting Parts ==<br /> <br /> * [[Sorting Spokes]] - Measuring length and width, and how to use the motel<br /> * [[Sorting Saddles ]] - Sorting saddles by width and construction<br /> * [[Sorting Handlebars]] - Separating road from mountain and good from free <br /> * [[Sorting Pedals]] - Sorting pedals by size and type, and pairing them<br /> * [[Sorting Stems]] - Sorting quill stems by length and diameter<br /> * [[Sorting Brake Levers]] - Sorting flat bar levers from road levers<br /> * [[Sorting Brake Calipers]] - Telling caliper from cantilever, and sorting caliper brakes<br /> * [[Sorting Cranks]] - Different kinds of cranks and what to do with them<br /> * [[Sorting Derailleurs]] - Separating front from rear<br /> * [[Sorting Front Derailleurs]] - Sorting doubles from triples<br /> * [[Sorting Rear Derailleurs]] - Sorting the four categories of rear derailleurs<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> * [http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Bicycles/Maintenance_and_Repair WikiBooks Bicycles/Maintenance and Repair]</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Cartridge&diff=3390 2007-07-13T22:51:48Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>All the moving parts are housed within the tubing of a sealed bottom bracket, making them relatively easy to install, but basically impossible to repair. If the axle does not move freely or experiences up and down play, the whole bottom bracket needs replacing.<br /> <br /> On a sealed bottom bracket, there is one free cup (which can be removed from the rest of the bracket) and one fixed cup, which is truly fixed in this case. The fixed cup is reverse threaded.<br /> <br /> Installations:<br /> Install the fixed cup first, into the chain ring side of the bike. Remember is reverse threaded. It should go in as tightly as possible. Install the free cup second on the opposite side of the bike. In the case of the sealed bottom bracket, the free cup should also be on as tightly as possible. The threading on the free cup should be &quot;righty tighty.&quot;</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Bottom_bracket&diff=3389 2007-07-13T22:44:05Z

<p>Lacey: /* Types */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Bottom Brackets''' are what your [[crank arms]] attach to spin.<br /> <br /> == Types ==<br /> <br /> [[Cartridge]]<br /> <br /> Also known as a '''Sealed''' Bottom Bracket. Identified off the bike by the roughly 1&quot; tubing around the axle.<br /> <br /> [[Cup &amp; Cone/ Unsealed]]<br /> <br /> These have a lock ring and have either a [[threaded]] or [[cotter pin]] axle.<br /> <br /> [[One Piece]]<br /> <br /> Commonly found on inexpensive BMX bikes.<br /> <br /> === References ===<br /> <br /> * [http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_bo-z.html Sheldon Brown's Bottom Bracket Definition]</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Bottom_bracket&diff=3388 2007-07-13T22:42:26Z

<p>Lacey: /* Types */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Bottom Brackets''' are what your [[crank arms]] attach to spin.<br /> <br /> == Types ==<br /> <br /> [[Cartridge]]<br /> <br /> Also known as a '''Sealed''' Bottom Bracket.<br /> <br /> [[Cup &amp; Cone/ Unsealed]]<br /> <br /> These have a lock ring and have either a threaded or cotter pin axle.<br /> <br /> [[One Piece]]<br /> <br /> Commonly found on inexpensive BMX bikes.<br /> <br /> === References ===<br /> <br /> * [http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_bo-z.html Sheldon Brown's Bottom Bracket Definition]</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Shop_Manual&diff=3387 2007-07-13T22:36:47Z

<p>Lacey: /* Advanced */</p> <hr /> <div>== Shop Manual ==<br /> <br /> This manual, originally started by the [[Ohio City Bicycle Co-op]], is a collaborative effort designed to help you have a better time volunteering. It's much easier to have a good time if the job you're doing is easier, and we hope to make it easier by providing explanations that you can use to learn new tasks or remember how to do ones you've done before. Enjoy!<br /> <br /> == Beginner ==<br /> * [[Despoking Wheels]] - Despoking wheels<br /> * [[Inflating Tubes]] - Inflating tubes / tires<br /> * [[Wheel Care]] - Cleaning and lubing wheels<br /> <br /> == Intermediate ==<br /> * [[Checking Tubes]] - Checking innertubes for leaks<br /> * [[Tired Wheels]] - The OCBC procedure for handling wheels with tires on them<br /> * [[Removing Tires]] - How to remove a tire<br /> * [[Brakes]] - Evaluation and repair<br /> * [[Derailleurs]]<br /> <br /> == Advanced ==<br /> * [[Wheel Evaluation]] - How to determine whether a wheel is good or worth fixing<br /> * [[Bike Evaluation]] - How to evaluate a bike and decide its fate<br /> * [[Bottom Bracket]]<br /> * [[Wheel Building]] - Ever wondered how to build a wheel from scratch?<br /> * [[Building a Fixed Gear]] - All the cool kids are doing it...<br /> * [[Tuning for sale]] - How to prepare a bike to be sold<br /> * [[Repacking Hubs]] - Remedy if the wheel's axle does rotate right, at all, or in the wrong direction.<br /> * [[Wheel Truing]] - Bumpy ride?<br /> * [[Diamond Handlebar Wrap]]- It's ain't style if it ain't ''FUNKY''<br /> <br /> == General information on parts and using tools ==<br /> <br /> === Parts ===<br /> * [[Definitions]]<br /> * [[Handlebars]] - Types of Handlebars and how to sort them<br /> * [[Tube Valves]] - The two types of valves commonly seen on tubes<br /> * [[Wheel Sizes]] - The different sizes of wheels and tires<br /> <br /> === Tools ===<br /> <br /> * [[Using Calipers]] - How to measure using calipers<br /> * [[Measuring Spokes]] - How to measure the length of a spoke<br /> * [[Spoke Wrenches]] - How to know which one you need<br /> * [[Truing Stand]] - How to place a wheel into the truing stand correctly<br /> * [[Shop Supplies]] - Necessities taken for granted.<br /> <br /> == Evaluating Parts ==<br /> <br /> * [[Evaluating Saddles]] - Saddles are either good, free, or ruined<br /> * [[Evaluating Handlebars]] - How to tell whether handlebars are usable<br /> * [[Evaluating Pedals]] - Which things are ok, and which can't be fixed<br /> * [[Evaluating Stems]] - How to know that they have their parts and aren't cracked<br /> * [[Evaluating Brake Levers]] - Making sure they are ready to be used<br /> * [[Evaluating Hubs]] - Our standards for keeping hubs<br /> * [[Evaluating Front Derailleurs]] - All of the important parts<br /> * [[Evaluating Derailleurs]] - The important parts for rear derailleurs<br /> * [[Evaluating Helmets]] - How to sort helmets by condition<br /> <br /> == Sorting Parts ==<br /> <br /> * [[Sorting Spokes]] - Measuring length and width, and how to use the motel<br /> * [[Sorting Saddles ]] - Sorting saddles by width and construction<br /> * [[Sorting Handlebars]] - Separating road from mountain and good from free <br /> * [[Sorting Pedals]] - Sorting pedals by size and type, and pairing them<br /> * [[Sorting Stems]] - Sorting quill stems by length and diameter<br /> * [[Sorting Brake Levers]] - Sorting flat bar levers from road levers<br /> * [[Sorting Brake Calipers]] - Telling caliper from cantilever, and sorting caliper brakes<br /> * [[Sorting Cranks]] - Different kinds of cranks and what to do with them<br /> * [[Sorting Derailleurs]] - Separating front from rear<br /> * [[Sorting Front Derailleurs]] - Sorting doubles from triples<br /> * [[Sorting Rear Derailleurs]] - Sorting the four categories of rear derailleurs<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> * [http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Bicycles/Maintenance_and_Repair WikiBooks Bicycles/Maintenance and Repair]</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Disc_Brakes&diff=3350 2007-07-08T18:21:13Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>Disc brakes work by basically the same principal as any other brake: pressing rubber pags against a metal wheel to keep the wheel from spinning. In the case of disc brakes, the metal wheel is not the wheel of the bicycle, but an additional wheel added to the hub for the specific purpose of braking.<br /> <br /> The metal wheel attached to the hub of disc brakes is called the [[rotar]]. A calliper, attached to the bike's frame, houses two rubber pads that fit around the rotar. When the brakes are applied (mechanical disc brakes use the same cable, housing, and levers as a Calliper or V-Brake), the rubber pads slow/stop the rotar, causing the rear-wheel to likewise slow/stop. <br /> <br /> The use of disc brakes is almost always limited to mountain bikes. They are most likely not appropriate for a casual rider, but may be beneficial for serious racers or particularly &quot;perforamnce&quot; oriented, serious riders in general. Disc brakes wear quickly, and will need to be replaced often. As such, if you are doing long rides without a lot of technical maneuvers, disc brakes are probably not for you.<br /> <br /> There are two kinds of disc brakes. One is mechanical and the other hydrolic. The mechanical system uses all the same cables, housing, and levers as V-Brakes or Calliper brakes. Hydrolic brakes use fluid instead of cables, and require a different skill set for adjustments.<br /> <br /> * [[Adjusting mechanical disc brakes]]</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Adjusting_mechanical_disc_brakes&diff=3349 2007-07-08T18:18:22Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>The brake pad nearest the bike's wheel (inner pad) should be as close as possible to the rotar without actually touching it. If it is too far from the rotar, applying the brakes will cause the rotar to bend. This problem occurs becuase only the brake pad farthest from the wheel (outer pad) moves. In order for the brakes to work, the outer pad pushes the rotar until it also touches the inner pad.<br /> <br /> There are two ways of adjusting the inner pad. The first is to screw or unscrew the...??? until the pad is properly the adjusted.<br /> <br /> The second is to slide the frame of the inner brake pad back and forth on the calliper. To do this, unscrew the two bolts that secure it, and mamually adjust its position. Remember to resecure the bolts when you have your desired position.<br /> <br /> As the pads wear (they are made of a softer rubber and rherefore wear more quickly than other brake pads), you will need to readjust the position of the inner pad.<br /> <br /> If you need to replace disc brake pads, you must find pads made by the manufacturer of the calliper. These are the only ones that will fit. This is also good to keep in mind when purchasing disc brakes. To remove the pads from the calliper, you should just need to slide them out. There should be a tabe that you can grab in order to facilitate this process.<br /> <br /> Once the pads are properly adjusted, further adjustments are made identically to those use for V-brakes or Calliper brakes.</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Adjusting_mechanical_disc_brakes&diff=3348 2007-07-08T18:14:03Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>The brake pad nearest the bike's wheel (inner pad) should be as close as possible to the rotar without actually touching it. If it is too far from the rotar, applying the brakes will cause the rotar to bend. This problem occurs becuase only the brake pad farthest from the wheel (outer pad) moves. In order for the brakes to work, the outer pad pushes the rotar until it also touches the inner pad.<br /> <br /> There are two ways of adjusting the inner pad. The first is to screw or unscrew the...??? until the pad is properly the adjusted.<br /> <br /> The second...I don't remember.<br /> <br /> Once the inner pad is adjusted, further adjustments are made identically to those use for V-brakes or Calliper brakes.</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Disc_Brakes&diff=3347 2007-07-08T18:09:16Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>Disc brakes work by basically the same principal as any other brake: pressing rubber pags against a metal wheel to keep the wheel from spinning. In the case of disc brakes, the metal wheel is not the wheel of the bicycle, but an additional wheel added to the hub for the specific purpose of braking.<br /> <br /> The metal wheel attached to the hub of disc brakes is called the [[rotar]]. A calliper, attached to the bike's frame, houses two rubber pads that fit around the rotar. When the brakes are applied (mechanical disc brakes use the same cable, housing, and levers as a Calliper or V-Brake), the rubber pads slow/stop the rotar, causing the rear-wheel to likewise slow/stop. <br /> <br /> The use of disc brakes is almost always limited to mountain bikes. They are most likely not appropriate for a casual rider, but may be beneficial for serious racers or particularly &quot;perforamnce&quot; oriented, serious riders in general. Disc brakes wear quickly, and will need to be replaced often. As such, if you are doing long rides without a lot of technical maneuvers, disc brakes are probably not for you.<br /> <br /> * [[Adjusting mechanical disc brakes]]</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Disc_Brakes&diff=3346 2007-07-08T18:00:04Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>Disc brakes work by basically the same principal as any other brake: pressing rubber pags against a metal wheel to keep the wheel from spinning. In the case of disc brakes, the metal wheel is not the wheel of the bicycle, but an additional wheel added to the hub for the specific purpose of braking.<br /> <br /> The metal wheel attached to the hub of disc brakes is called the [[rotar]]. A calliper, attached to the bike's frame, houses two rubber pads that fit around the rotar. When the brakes are applied (mechanical disc brakes use the same cable, housing, and levers as a Calliper or V-Brake), the rubber pads slow/stop the rotar, causing the rear-wheel to likewise slow/stop. <br /> <br /> The use of disc brakes is almost always limited to mountain bikes. They are most likely not appropriate for a casual rider, but may be beneficial for serious racers or particularly &quot;perforamnce&quot; oriented, serious riders in general. Disc brakes wear quickly, and will need to be replaced often. As such, if you are doing long rides without a lot of technical maneuvers, disc brakes are probably not for you.</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Disc_Brakes&diff=3345 2007-07-08T17:58:58Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>Disc brakes work by basically the same principal as any other brake: pressing rubber pags against a metal wheel to keep the wheel from spinning. In the case of disc brakes, the metal wheel is not the wheel of the bicycle, but an additional wheel added to the hub for the specific purpose of braking.<br /> <br /> The metal wheel attached to the hub of disc brakes is called the [[rotar]]. A caliper, attached to the bike's frame, houses two rubber pads that fit around the rotar. When the brakes are applied (mechanical disc brakes use the same cable, housing, and levers as a Calliper or V-Brake), the rubber pads slow/stop the rotar, causing the rear-wheel to likewise slow/stop. <br /> <br /> The use of disc brakes is almost always limited to mountain bikes. They are most likely not appropriate for a casual rider, but may be beneficial for serious racers or particularly &quot;perforamnce&quot; oriented, serious riders in general. Disc brakes wear quickly, and will need to be replaced often. As such, if you are doing long rides without a lot of technical maneuvers, disc brakes are probably not for you.</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Brakes&diff=3344 2007-07-08T17:49:57Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>There are different types of brakes. Use the information below to determine which type you are using before continuing to the correct section.<br /> <br /> * [[Cantilever Brakes]] are easily identified by the upside-down &quot;Y&quot; created by their cables. The open end of the &quot;Y&quot; hovers above the tire. Examples: [http://images.google.com/images?um=1&amp;tab=wi&amp;channel=s&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;hl=en&amp;hs=BwF&amp;rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&amp;q=Cantilever%20brakes]<br /> * [[V Brakes]] only use one cable, which connects through one brake pad to another. Examples: [http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&amp;um=1&amp;hl=en&amp;safe=off&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;channel=s&amp;rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&amp;hs=IwF&amp;q=V-Brakes&amp;btnG=Search+Images]<br /> * [[Disc Brakes]] are identified by a metal discs around the hub of the front and rear wheels. Examples: [http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&amp;um=1&amp;hl=en&amp;safe=off&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;channel=s&amp;rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&amp;q=bike+disc+brakes&amp;btnG=Search+Images]<br /> * [[Coaster Brakes]]<br /> * [[Drum Brakes]]</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Nut&diff=3343 2007-07-08T17:47:21Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>The thing into which the [[bolt]] screws. Comes in a variety of shapes and sizes to serve different purposes, but will always have a threaded hole to secure the bolt.</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Bolt&diff=3342 2007-07-08T17:45:40Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>I think the best way to put it is that it is a screw with a flat &quot;tip.&quot; Comes in a variety of sizes and with a variety of threads. Usually threads into a [[nut]] to secure something in place.</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Bolt&diff=3341 2007-07-08T17:42:23Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>The thing into which the [[nut]] screws.</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Shop_Manual&diff=3338 2007-07-08T17:10:09Z

<p>Lacey: /* Parts */</p> <hr /> <div>== Shop Manual ==<br /> <br /> This manual, originally started by the [[Ohio City Bicycle Co-op]], is a collaborative effort designed to help you have a better time volunteering. It's much easier to have a good time if the job you're doing is easier, and we hope to make it easier by providing explanations that you can use to learn new tasks or remember how to do ones you've done before. Enjoy!<br /> <br /> == Beginner ==<br /> * [[Despoking Wheels]] - Despoking wheels<br /> * [[Inflating Tubes]] - Inflating tubes / tires<br /> * [[Wheel Care]] - Cleaning and lubing wheels<br /> <br /> == Intermediate ==<br /> * [[Checking Tubes]] - Checking innertubes for leaks<br /> * [[Tired Wheels]] - The OCBC procedure for handling wheels with tires on them<br /> * [[Removing Tires]] - How to remove a tire<br /> * [[Brakes]] - Evaluation and repair<br /> * [[Derailleurs]]<br /> <br /> == Advanced ==<br /> * [[Wheel Evaluation]] - How to determine whether a wheel is good or worth fixing<br /> * [[Bike Evaluation]] - How to evaluate a bike and decide its fate<br /> * [[Wheel Building]] - Ever wondered how to build a wheel from scratch?<br /> * [[Building a Fixed Gear]] - All the cool kids are doing it...<br /> * [[Tuning for sale]] - How to prepare a bike to be sold<br /> * [[Repacking Hubs]] - Remedy if the wheel's axle does rotate right, at all, or in the wrong direction.<br /> * [[Wheel Truing]] - Bumpy ride?<br /> * [[Diamond Handlebar Wrap]]- It's ain't style if it ain't ''FUNKY''<br /> <br /> == General information on parts and using tools ==<br /> <br /> === Parts ===<br /> * [[Definitions]]<br /> * [[Handlebars]] - Types of Handlebars and how to sort them<br /> * [[Tube Valves]] - The two types of valves commonly seen on tubes<br /> * [[Wheel Sizes]] - The different sizes of wheels and tires<br /> <br /> === Tools ===<br /> <br /> * [[Using Calipers]] - How to measure using calipers<br /> * [[Measuring Spokes]] - How to measure the length of a spoke<br /> * [[Spoke Wrenches]] - How to know which one you need<br /> * [[Truing Stand]] - How to place a wheel into the truing stand correctly<br /> * [[Shop Supplies]] - Necessities taken for granted.<br /> <br /> == Evaluating Parts ==<br /> <br /> * [[Evaluating Saddles]] - Saddles are either good, free, or ruined<br /> * [[Evaluating Handlebars]] - How to tell whether handlebars are usable<br /> * [[Evaluating Pedals]] - Which things are ok, and which can't be fixed<br /> * [[Evaluating Stems]] - How to know that they have their parts and aren't cracked<br /> * [[Evaluating Brake Levers]] - Making sure they are ready to be used<br /> * [[Evaluating Hubs]] - Our standards for keeping hubs<br /> * [[Evaluating Front Derailleurs]] - All of the important parts<br /> * [[Evaluating Derailleurs]] - The important parts for rear derailleurs<br /> * [[Evaluating Helmets]] - How to sort helmets by condition<br /> <br /> == Sorting Parts ==<br /> <br /> * [[Sorting Spokes]] - Measuring length and width, and how to use the motel<br /> * [[Sorting Saddles ]] - Sorting saddles by width and construction<br /> * [[Sorting Handlebars]] - Separating road from mountain and good from free <br /> * [[Sorting Pedals]] - Sorting pedals by size and type, and pairing them<br /> * [[Sorting Stems]] - Sorting quill stems by length and diameter<br /> * [[Sorting Brake Levers]] - Sorting flat bar levers from road levers<br /> * [[Sorting Brake Calipers]] - Telling caliper from cantilever, and sorting caliper brakes<br /> * [[Sorting Cranks]] - Different kinds of cranks and what to do with them<br /> * [[Sorting Derailleurs]] - Separating front from rear<br /> * [[Sorting Front Derailleurs]] - Sorting doubles from triples<br /> * [[Sorting Rear Derailleurs]] - Sorting the four categories of rear derailleurs<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> * [http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Bicycles/Maintenance_and_Repair WikiBooks Bicycles/Maintenance and Repair]</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Shop_Manual&diff=3337 2007-07-08T17:09:37Z

<p>Lacey: /* Parts */</p> <hr /> <div>== Shop Manual ==<br /> <br /> This manual, originally started by the [[Ohio City Bicycle Co-op]], is a collaborative effort designed to help you have a better time volunteering. It's much easier to have a good time if the job you're doing is easier, and we hope to make it easier by providing explanations that you can use to learn new tasks or remember how to do ones you've done before. Enjoy!<br /> <br /> == Beginner ==<br /> * [[Despoking Wheels]] - Despoking wheels<br /> * [[Inflating Tubes]] - Inflating tubes / tires<br /> * [[Wheel Care]] - Cleaning and lubing wheels<br /> <br /> == Intermediate ==<br /> * [[Checking Tubes]] - Checking innertubes for leaks<br /> * [[Tired Wheels]] - The OCBC procedure for handling wheels with tires on them<br /> * [[Removing Tires]] - How to remove a tire<br /> * [[Brakes]] - Evaluation and repair<br /> * [[Derailleurs]]<br /> <br /> == Advanced ==<br /> * [[Wheel Evaluation]] - How to determine whether a wheel is good or worth fixing<br /> * [[Bike Evaluation]] - How to evaluate a bike and decide its fate<br /> * [[Wheel Building]] - Ever wondered how to build a wheel from scratch?<br /> * [[Building a Fixed Gear]] - All the cool kids are doing it...<br /> * [[Tuning for sale]] - How to prepare a bike to be sold<br /> * [[Repacking Hubs]] - Remedy if the wheel's axle does rotate right, at all, or in the wrong direction.<br /> * [[Wheel Truing]] - Bumpy ride?<br /> * [[Diamond Handlebar Wrap]]- It's ain't style if it ain't ''FUNKY''<br /> <br /> == General information on parts and using tools ==<br /> <br /> === Parts ===<br /> <br /> * [[Handlebars]] - Types of Handlebars and how to sort them<br /> * [[Tube Valves]] - The two types of valves commonly seen on tubes<br /> * [[Wheel Sizes]] - The different sizes of wheels and tires<br /> * [[Definitions]]<br /> <br /> === Tools ===<br /> <br /> * [[Using Calipers]] - How to measure using calipers<br /> * [[Measuring Spokes]] - How to measure the length of a spoke<br /> * [[Spoke Wrenches]] - How to know which one you need<br /> * [[Truing Stand]] - How to place a wheel into the truing stand correctly<br /> * [[Shop Supplies]] - Necessities taken for granted.<br /> <br /> == Evaluating Parts ==<br /> <br /> * [[Evaluating Saddles]] - Saddles are either good, free, or ruined<br /> * [[Evaluating Handlebars]] - How to tell whether handlebars are usable<br /> * [[Evaluating Pedals]] - Which things are ok, and which can't be fixed<br /> * [[Evaluating Stems]] - How to know that they have their parts and aren't cracked<br /> * [[Evaluating Brake Levers]] - Making sure they are ready to be used<br /> * [[Evaluating Hubs]] - Our standards for keeping hubs<br /> * [[Evaluating Front Derailleurs]] - All of the important parts<br /> * [[Evaluating Derailleurs]] - The important parts for rear derailleurs<br /> * [[Evaluating Helmets]] - How to sort helmets by condition<br /> <br /> == Sorting Parts ==<br /> <br /> * [[Sorting Spokes]] - Measuring length and width, and how to use the motel<br /> * [[Sorting Saddles ]] - Sorting saddles by width and construction<br /> * [[Sorting Handlebars]] - Separating road from mountain and good from free <br /> * [[Sorting Pedals]] - Sorting pedals by size and type, and pairing them<br /> * [[Sorting Stems]] - Sorting quill stems by length and diameter<br /> * [[Sorting Brake Levers]] - Sorting flat bar levers from road levers<br /> * [[Sorting Brake Calipers]] - Telling caliper from cantilever, and sorting caliper brakes<br /> * [[Sorting Cranks]] - Different kinds of cranks and what to do with them<br /> * [[Sorting Derailleurs]] - Separating front from rear<br /> * [[Sorting Front Derailleurs]] - Sorting doubles from triples<br /> * [[Sorting Rear Derailleurs]] - Sorting the four categories of rear derailleurs<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> * [http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Bicycles/Maintenance_and_Repair WikiBooks Bicycles/Maintenance and Repair]</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Limit_screw&diff=3336 2007-07-08T17:06:09Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>The limit screws set the &quot;limit&quot; of the derailleur in its highest and lowest positions by coming into contact with the derailleur cage as it tries to travel toward or away from the frame.</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=If_your_chain_falls_off_when_you_try_to_go_into_your_highest_or_lowest_cog_or_chain_ring&diff=3335 2007-07-08T17:05:47Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>The most likely cause of this problem is a [[limit screw]] that is too loose.<br /> <br /> Determine the appropriate screw either by its label (H or L for High or Low), a visual check to see which screw is touching the lever arm, or by watching the derailleur as you play with the screws to see which one moves it (be sure to readjust the opposite screw when you're finished with this approach). <br /> <br /> Once you have determined the appropriate screw, tighten it until the derailleur moves directly above the cog or chain ring on which you wish the chain to ride. Run the bike through a couple of rounds of shifting to ensure that the chain will easily slide into the appropriate cog or chain ring without falling off.</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=If_you_cannot_go_into_your_highest_or_lowest_cog_or_chain_ring&diff=3334 2007-07-08T17:04:08Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>This is most likely a result of an improperly adjusted [[limit screw]]. Determine the appropriate scew either by its label (H or L for High or Low), a visual check to see which screw is touching the lever arm, or by watching the derailleur as you play with the screws to see which one moves it (be sure to readjust the opposite screw when you're finished with this approach). Once you have determined the appropriate screw, loosen it until it allows the chain to move onto the highest or lowest cog or chain ring. Run the bike through a couple of rounds of shifting to ensure that the chain will not fall off the cog or cassette now that the limit screw is loosened.</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Delimiter_Screw&diff=3333 2007-07-08T17:02:53Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>The limit screws set the &quot;limit&quot; of the derailleur in its highest and lowest positions by coming into contact with the derailleur cage as it tries to travel toward or away from the frame.</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=If_you_cannot_go_into_your_highest_or_lowest_cog_or_chain_ring&diff=3332 2007-07-08T16:54:40Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>This is most likely a result of an improperly adjusted [[delimiter screw]]. Determine the appropriate scew either by its label (H or L for High or Low), a visual check to see which screw is touching the lever arm, or by watching the derailleur as you play with the screws to see which one moves it (be sure to readjust the opposite screw when you're finished with this approach). Once you have determined the appropriate screw, loosen it until it allows the chain to move onto the highest or lowest cog or chain ring. Run the bike through a couple of rounds of shifting to ensure that the chain will not fall off the cog or cassette now that the delimiter screw is loosened.</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=If_your_chain_falls_off_when_you_try_to_go_into_your_highest_or_lowest_cog_or_chain_ring&diff=3331 2007-07-08T16:53:43Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>The most likely cause of this problem is a [[delimiter screw]] that is too loose.<br /> <br /> Determine the appropriate scew either by its label (H or L for High or Low), a visual check to see which screw is touching the lever arm, or by watching the derailleur as you play with the screws to see which one moves it (be sure to readjust the opposite screw when you're finished with this approach). <br /> <br /> Once you have determined the appropriate screw, tighten the derailleur moves directly above the cog or chain ring you wish the chain to be on. Run the bike through a couple of rounds of shifting to ensure that the chain will easily slide into the appropriate cog or chain ring without falling off.</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=If_you_cannot_go_into_your_highest_or_lowest_cog_or_chain_ring&diff=3330 2007-07-08T16:50:42Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>This is most likely a result of an improperly adjusted [[delimiter screw]]. Determine the appropriate scew either by it's label (H or L for High or Low), a visual check to see which screw is touching the lever arm, or by watching the derailleur as you play with the screws to see which one moves it (be sure to readjust the opposite screw when you're finished with this approach). Once you have determined the appropriate screw, loosen it until it allows the chain to move onto the highest or lowest cog or chain ring. Run the bike through a couple of rounds of shifting to ensure that the chain will not fall off the cog or cassette now that the delimiter screw is loosened.</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=If_your_chain_falls_off_when_you_try_to_go_into_your_highest_or_lowest_cog_or_chain_ring&diff=3329 2007-07-08T16:49:21Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>The most likely cause of this problem is a derailleur screw that is too loose.</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=If_you_cannot_go_into_your_highest_or_lowest_cog_or_chain_ring&diff=3328 2007-07-08T16:48:08Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>This is most likely a result of an improperly adjusted * [[delimiter screw]]. Determine the appropriate scew either by it's label (H or L for High or Low), a visual check to see which screw is touching the lever arm, or by watching the derailleur as you play with the screws to see which one moves it (be sure to readjust the opposite screw when you're finished with this approach. Once you have determined the appropriate screw, loosen it until it allows the chain to move onto the highest or lowest cog or chain ring. Run the bike through a couple of rounds of shifting to ensure that the chain will not fall off the cog or cassette now that the delimiter screw is loosened.</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Troubleshooting&diff=3327 2007-07-08T15:55:41Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>* [[If you cannot go into your highest or lowest cog or chain ring]]<br /> * [[If your chain falls off when you try to go into your highest or lowest cog or chain ring]]<br /> * [[If your derailleur skips gears]]</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Derailleurs&diff=3326 2007-07-08T15:43:58Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>* [[Troubleshooting]]</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Troubleshooting_Rear_Derailleurs&diff=3325 2007-07-08T15:42:22Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>* [[If your chain falls off the cog or chain ring]]<br /> * [[If you cannot go into your highest or lowest cog or chain ring]]<br /> * [[If your derailleur is skipping cogs or chain rings]]</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Derailleurs&diff=3324 2007-07-08T15:40:26Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>* [[Troubleshooting Rear Derailleurs]]</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Shop_Manual&diff=3323 2007-07-08T15:39:43Z

<p>Lacey: /* Intermediate */</p> <hr /> <div>== Shop Manual ==<br /> <br /> This manual, originally started by the [[Ohio City Bicycle Co-op]], is a collaborative effort designed to help you have a better time volunteering. It's much easier to have a good time if the job you're doing is easier, and we hope to make it easier by providing explanations that you can use to learn new tasks or remember how to do ones you've done before. Enjoy!<br /> <br /> == Beginner ==<br /> * [[Despoking Wheels]] - Despoking wheels<br /> * [[Inflating Tubes]] - Inflating tubes / tires<br /> * [[Wheel Care]] - Cleaning and lubing wheels<br /> <br /> == Intermediate ==<br /> * [[Checking Tubes]] - Checking innertubes for leaks<br /> * [[Tired Wheels]] - The OCBC procedure for handling wheels with tires on them<br /> * [[Removing Tires]] - How to remove a tire<br /> * [[Brakes]] - Evaluation and repair<br /> * [[Derailleurs]]<br /> <br /> == Advanced ==<br /> * [[Wheel Evaluation]] - How to determine whether a wheel is good or worth fixing<br /> * [[Bike Evaluation]] - How to evaluate a bike and decide its fate<br /> * [[Wheel Building]] - Ever wondered how to build a wheel from scratch?<br /> * [[Building a Fixed Gear]] - All the cool kids are doing it...<br /> * [[Tuning for sale]] - How to prepare a bike to be sold<br /> * [[Repacking Hubs]] - Remedy if the wheel's axle does rotate right, at all, or in the wrong direction.<br /> * [[Wheel Truing]] - Bumpy ride?<br /> * [[Diamond Handlebar Wrap]]- It's ain't style if it ain't ''FUNKY''<br /> <br /> == General information on parts and using tools ==<br /> <br /> === Parts ===<br /> <br /> * [[Handlebars]] - Types of Handlebars and how to sort them<br /> * [[Tube Valves]] - The two types of valves commonly seen on tubes<br /> * [[Wheel Sizes]] - The different sizes of wheels and tires<br /> <br /> === Tools ===<br /> <br /> * [[Using Calipers]] - How to measure using calipers<br /> * [[Measuring Spokes]] - How to measure the length of a spoke<br /> * [[Spoke Wrenches]] - How to know which one you need<br /> * [[Truing Stand]] - How to place a wheel into the truing stand correctly<br /> * [[Shop Supplies]] - Necessities taken for granted.<br /> <br /> == Evaluating Parts ==<br /> <br /> * [[Evaluating Saddles]] - Saddles are either good, free, or ruined<br /> * [[Evaluating Handlebars]] - How to tell whether handlebars are usable<br /> * [[Evaluating Pedals]] - Which things are ok, and which can't be fixed<br /> * [[Evaluating Stems]] - How to know that they have their parts and aren't cracked<br /> * [[Evaluating Brake Levers]] - Making sure they are ready to be used<br /> * [[Evaluating Hubs]] - Our standards for keeping hubs<br /> * [[Evaluating Front Derailleurs]] - All of the important parts<br /> * [[Evaluating Derailleurs]] - The important parts for rear derailleurs<br /> * [[Evaluating Helmets]] - How to sort helmets by condition<br /> <br /> == Sorting Parts ==<br /> <br /> * [[Sorting Spokes]] - Measuring length and width, and how to use the motel<br /> * [[Sorting Saddles ]] - Sorting saddles by width and construction<br /> * [[Sorting Handlebars]] - Separating road from mountain and good from free <br /> * [[Sorting Pedals]] - Sorting pedals by size and type, and pairing them<br /> * [[Sorting Stems]] - Sorting quill stems by length and diameter<br /> * [[Sorting Brake Levers]] - Sorting flat bar levers from road levers<br /> * [[Sorting Brake Calipers]] - Telling caliper from cantilever, and sorting caliper brakes<br /> * [[Sorting Cranks]] - Different kinds of cranks and what to do with them<br /> * [[Sorting Derailleurs]] - Separating front from rear<br /> * [[Sorting Front Derailleurs]] - Sorting doubles from triples<br /> * [[Sorting Rear Derailleurs]] - Sorting the four categories of rear derailleurs<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> * [http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Bicycles/Maintenance_and_Repair WikiBooks Bicycles/Maintenance and Repair]</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Cantilever_Brakes&diff=3316 2007-07-05T01:37:19Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>To adjust the brake pad height or proximity to wheel, adjust the bolt nearest the center of the bike. <br /> <br /> Adjusting the bolt on the opposite end (facing away from center of bike) will adjust the angle of the brake pad.</div>

Lacey https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Cantilever_Brakes&diff=3315 2007-07-05T01:36:42Z

<p>Lacey: </p> <hr /> <div>To adjust the brake pad position relative to wheel or proximity to wheel, adjust the bolt nearest the center of the bike. <br /> <br /> Adjusting the bolt on the opposite end (facing away from center of bike) will adjust the angle of the brake pad.</div>

Lacey