Routing brake and shifter housing and cables
How to route housing and cables for bicycle shifters and brakes, so that it all works smoothly, precisely with as little friction as possible.
Start » 2019
Year: 2019
Bicycle shifter, brake cable, and housing standards
What standards for bicycle shifter and brake cables and housing exist. What are the differences. How to tell, what to pay attention to.
About electric scooters (kick scooters)
General information and my thoughts about electric scooters – i.e. electric kick scooters. What are the technical aspects to consider, pros and cons etc.
Accurate vs Precise
Explanation of the difference between the terms “accurate” and “precise”. They are similar, often used interchangeably, but technically different.
Front chainring mounting standards
Bicycle front chainring mounting standards – according to the number of mounting bolts and diameter of the circle they are spaced along (BCD).
How to mount a backpack and panniers on a bicycle?
How to mount backpack and/or panniers on a bicycle. A short description of a “patent” that has worked well for me.
Eliminating disc brake squealing
Disc brake squealing – how to eliminate this problem. Step-by-step instructions.
Eliminating disc brake rub
How to eliminate disc brake rub – annoying rub that happens when riding, without activating the brakes.
Bicycle makes strange sounds
“My bicycle is making strange sounds”. Creaking, or clicking. How to determine the source of the sounds, in order to fix it.
Bicycle mechanic’s job – my thoughts
My thoughts on the job of a bicycle mechanic. Inspired by a post on bikeforums.net, from a man asking about getting into the businsess.
Mounting and anti-seize pastes
Mounting and anti seize pastes (“copper grease”, carbon paste etc.) that are used for bolt thread and part preparation before mounting and tightening.
Unior frame and fork modular tool set
How to assemble a modular tool set that of good quality that costs a bit less than buyin all separately and takes less workshop room.
Unior bicycle tools
Unior bicycle tools – some general points and experience with these tools, with a few notes on frame and fork tools.