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The Correct Way to Install a Bicycle ChainSHIMANO, YBN, KMC, and Lixing are among the more common chains available on the market. Whether it's a mountain bike or a road bike, there are basically three ways to install a bicycle chain. 1 Thread the chain through the smallest chainring on the crankset, the smallest cog on the cassette, the guide pulley, and the tension pulley, keeping the chain as taut as possible while ensuring the rear derailleur pulley can move smoothly. This method is the official chain installation method provided by KMC...2
Bicycle Maintenance Basics — Bottom Bracket EditionRecently, my bike’s bottom bracket has been making some creaking noises, and a fellow rider named wufangyun asked about how to remove the bottom bracket and crankset. So here’s this post. Experienced riders might find it too simple or boring, but I think it could be useful for beginners, so please bear with me. If there are any mistakes, feel free to point them out—I’m still learning and practicing. Thanks a lot in advance. Tools needed: large hex wrench, crank puller (also called a crank extractor ^_^), bottom bracket tool, and a hammer...3
Mountain Bike Daily Maintenance GuideGeneral maintenance for mountain bikes can be divided into the following categories: short-term (weekly or every ten days) regular maintenance; medium-term (one or two months) regular maintenance; long-term (half a year or one year) regular maintenance; and emergency repairs in the field. The time intervals mentioned here are based on users who ride their bikes at least once or twice a day to once or twice a week. If you ride less frequently or use your bike extremely often, you may adjust the short- and medium-term intervals slightly...4
Learn How to Pry and Patch a Tire — No More Hassle with Flat Tires1. Tire Levers. It is recommended to use plastic tire levers, not metal ones. Many people mistakenly believe that metal tire levers are stronger and more durable, able to withstand greater prying force when removing tires. However, in most cases, as long as you operate properly, plastic levers are fully capable of getting the job done. Metal levers may cause you to use excessive force, scratching the rim, and can even cause secondary damage to the inner tube. 2. Tire patches and specialized glue...5
Complete Assembly Process of a Mountain BikeMany riders have been cycling for a while but don’t know how their bikes are put together. So follow the images and text in this post to see how a pile of parts becomes a complete bike: Choose a frame and secure it to the workbench Install the seatpost Apply lubricant to the bottom bracket—Mobil brand, please6
Super Detailed Guide to Patching a Bicycle Tire1. [Tool Introduction] ※ Pump: Portable pumps vary in price from over a hundred yuan to several thousand depending on the grade. Before purchasing, pay attention to the following: If your bike uses 700C road tires, the pump must be able to reach a maximum pressure of 100 PSI. Your inner tube is either American, French, or English valve type, so make sure it matches your valve head... ...