Contents:
- Introduction
- A list of BikeGremlin YouTube videos
2.1. Mechanical brakes (V-brake, cantilever, mech. discs)
2.2. Hydraulic brakes
2.3. Shifters and derailleurs
2.4. Drivetrain (chains, chainrings, cassettes)
2.5. Bottom brackets and cranks
2.6. Wheels and tyres
2.7. Bicycle assembly
2.8. Wheel building
2.9. Tool reviews
2.10. Buying 2nd hand bicycles
2.11. Equipment reviews
2.12. Handlebars
2.13. Bicycle servicing in general
2.14. Fitting (setting up comfortable riding position)
2.15. Safety, and security
2.16. Q & A
2.17. Parts reviews - Computers – IT
3.1. Video editing
3.2. Web Design
3.3. Internet - Sailing
4.1. Sailing – basics
1. Introduction
There are things that are best demonstrated/shown. Also, there are people who prefer a demonstration, to just an explanation with pictures. For that reason, I have made a Bike Gremlin YouTube channel.
For easier navigation I thought it would be good to make a list of all the videos, sorted by the topics they address. So this page is made for listing all my cycling/mechanics related videos.
A list of all my YouTube channels is given on youtube.com/bikegremlin (for now I’ve made an IT related channel, and a cycling one in Serbocroatian).
Note: almost all the videos contain chapters, given in the video description below them (click on “show more”). Those chapters can be clicked on, to automatically skip to the desired part of the video. Descriptions also often contain links to my articles that explain some topics shown in the videos.
Videos are grouped by playlists on the channel. Unfortunately, while YouTube has allowed the option of showing chapters in the video while it is playing (by mouse-hovering the timeline), and the creation of playlists, it still doesn’t allow for all the playlists to be sorted in a hierarchical order, so there are no sub-categories, for easier, logical navigation. We are working with what we have, and I hope this page will help you find the content you need.
2. A list of BikeGremlin YouTube videos
2.1. Mechanical brakes (V-brake, cantilever, mech. discs)
2.2. Hydraulic brakes
- Bicycle hydraulic brake service 01 – Introduction [0044]
- Bicycle hydraulic brake service 02 – Brake working principle [0045]
- Bicycle hydraulic brake service 03 – Bleeding explained [0046]
- Bicycle hydraulic brake service 04 – Brake bleeding demonstration [0047]
- Hydraulic brake hose working principle [1061]
- Replacing Shimano disc brake pads [1016]
- Fixing a stuck bicycle disc brake piston [1019]
- Centerlock brake-disc mounting system – advantages [1052]
- How to remove, and mount a brake disc (rotor) for a bicycle wheel [1054]
2.3. Shifters and derailleurs
- How to PROPERLY shift gears on a bicycle? [1044]
- Bicycle derailleur tuning academy [1046]
- Problems preventing you from EVER tuning your derailleurs properly [1045]
- Pairing Shimano 11speed MTB cassette with a road groupset [0048]
2.4. Drivetrain (chains, chainrings, cassettes)
- Bicycle chain construction and standards [1057]
- Connecting bicycle chains (quick links, pins etc.) [1058]
- Freewheel removal [0012]
- Mounting a cassette onto a freehub [0003]
- Roller wear effect on chain to chainring engagement [0001]
- Worn bicycle chain sideways play [0002]
- Chain suck – worn chainring and a new one [0015]
- Chain suck – with no load applied [0049]
2.5. Bottom brackets and cranks
- How to install Shimano Hollowtech II bottom bracket [1048]
- Installing square taper bottom bracket, cranks, and pedals [1063]
- Threaded bottom bracket removal [0010]
- Removing damaged square taper cranks – improvising and fixing a bicycle [1033]
2.6. Wheels and tyres
- Bicycle wheel quick release (QR) – explained [1047]
- Cup and cone hub service (overhaul) – how-to [1056]
- Bicycle hub overhaul [0004]
- Removing dynamo and roller brake hub front wheel [0005]
- DT Swiss freehub service [1014]
- How to fix a flat tyre on a bicycle [1020]
- How to patch a punctured bicycle tube [1035]
- New design of Shimano hub locknuts – rant [1022]
2.7. Bicycle assembly
- Bicycle assembly 01 – headset [0016]
- Bicycle assembly 02 – installing stem, setting preload [0017]
- Bicycle assembly 03 – handlebar installation [0018]
- Bicycle assembly 04 – BB and cranks installation [0019]
- Bicycle assembly 05 – disc brake installation [0020]
- Carbon fork removal, inspection, and installing [1015]
- Vintage bicycle frame with modern parts? [1049]
- Installing bicycle headset bearings [1062]
2.8. Wheel building
- Bicycle wheel building [00] – Introduction [1001]
- Bicycle wheel building [01] – wheel design [1002]
- Bicycle wheel building [02] – choosing good quality components for a bicycle wheel [1003]
- Bicycle wheel building [03] – Measuring and calculating spoke lengths [1004]
- Bicycle wheel building [04] – Spoke and rim preparation, and lacing the spokes [1005]
- How to true a bicycle wheel [0009]
- Bicycle wheelbuilding tools explained [1043]
- How to measure the effective diameter of a rim on a finished wheel [1039]
- How to replace a rim on a bicycle wheel [0011]
- The importance of proper wheel dishing [0007]
- Checking a bicycle wheel build quality [0008]
- Modern wheel on a vintage frame [0014]
- How the number of speeds affects rear wheel strength [1021]
- Experiment: do left hand side spokes of rear bicycle wheels carry driving load (torque)? [1030]
- Do spokes break from too much load? Spoke breaking under tension [1031]
2.9. Tool reviews
- Tool reviews 01 – Intro [0038]
- Good vs bad quality tools [0023]
- Tool reviews 02 – Jagwire WST 028 housing cutters [0039]
- Tool reviews 03 – Bahco 1520G cable cutters [0040]
- Tool reviews 04 – Bahco 9033 adjustable wrench [0041]
- Tool reviews 05 – Unior Hub Genie 1758/4 [0042]
- Tool reviews 06 – Unior 1660/2 chain whip for cassette removal [0043]
- Unior 1671 Bottom Bracket tools review [1006]
- Unior 1629 bicycle ruler review [1007]
- Bicycle repair stand – DIY made [1009]
- Unboxing Unior 1666/2DP rotor truing fork, and 1689.2 Rotor truing gauge [1012]
- Phillips, JIS, and Pozidriv screwdrivers demonstration [1023]
- Cheap bicycle work/repair stand review [1041]
- A few Unior tools I’m not happy with – chain whip and Hollowtech II BB tool [1051]
- Machining a Shimano freehub disassembly tool [1067]
- Making toolbox foam inserts – tool organizer [1068]
2.10. Buying 2nd hand bicycles
- How to buy (inspect) a second hand (used) bicycle – Marathon version [1028]
- How to check a used bicycle before buying [0006]
- Buying a Commuter bicycle on CraigsList [1060]
2.11. Equipment reviews
- Hama Star 63 Tripod Review [1010]
2.12. Handlebars
2.13. Bicycle servicing in general
- What tools to bring for an emergency, on a bicycle ride? [1034]
- Basic bicycle service – how to do it [1038]
- How to remove, and mount, a cassette, or a freewheel [1055]
- Turning a multi-speed bicycle into a single-speed one – basics explained [1013]
- How to fix a bicycle on your own – thought process [1024]
- Need help with RaceFace Turbine cranks [1032]
- Bicycles that aren’t in a rideable condition – worth fixing? [1059]
- Troubleshooting – bike wheel won’t turn freely [1069]
2.14. Fitting (setting up comfortable riding position)
2.15. Safety and security
- Abus Bordo 6500 (Granit X-Plus) lock presentation [1036]
- How to mount Abus Bordo 6500 bicycle frame bracket [1037]
- Safety when working with bicycles, and in general [1050]
2.16. Questions & Answers
- Q&A 1 – Bicycles for heavy riders – aluminium, road bikes? [QA0001]
- Q&A 2 – Shimano, or SRAM? It’s the same! [QA0002]
- Q&A 3 – BikeGremlin YouTube, and website, important notice [QA0003]
2.17. Parts reviews
3. Computers – IT
3.1. Video editing
- YouTube video making video and audio equipment [1026]
- Synchronizing audio with video using Kdenlive [1027]
- How to copy videos from iPhone to PC [1029]