How to Clean and Lubricate a Chain

Hi guys! I have an issue where I am getting a cranking noise ONLY when I’m on the bike pedaling. Does not happen when I spin the wheel. It seems to be louder when the bike is under more load. For example, if I go from stationary to pedaling in the smallest cog. It sounds like it’s coming from the derailleur, cassette area. I will link pictures of that area. Thanks in advance! Pics - https://i...

Hey there, I currently am using Muc-Off dry lube and was wondering the opinion on this. I reviewed the video on chain lubes and will probably be getting the Finish LIne Cross Country if the Muc-Off isn't very good. Thanks Dax...

Although the correct diameter, the front wheel skewer will only go in 2 inches of the axle from one side of the hub and 1-1/2 inches from the disc brake side. Why won't it go through?...

What are the odds that my frame is cracked versus this just being a paint cosmetic defect (pictures attached)? I've been calling my local bike shop all day to see if I can have someone look at it, but I think they are completely swamped. This is a 2003 Specialized Allez, and I've never had any serious collisions or falls, but I bought the bike used in 2012. Given that the odds are high that it is...

Hello, I am currently building my first bike from scratch from riding single speed for a good 4 years now. Apologies if I use the wrong terminology, please, do correct me if so So, when I put the recessed nut in from the back, it pokes out by about 5mm. This tell me that it's butting against the 'meat' of the fork for the calliper bolt to screw into. However, when I push the bolt in from the fro...

Hi, I posted on reddit for my problem and someone sent me to this site. I'm copying the message from reddit and past it under here: Hi guys, I'm new on reddit. I am restoring a vintage road bike that has huret drivetrain wit balilla brakes and nisi italian wheels with michelin hubs. The frame was repainted and I cannot identify the brand, that's why I am making a post here to ask you guys from t...

Hello all! My bike will inconsistently shift. I can't use the bottom gear, the chain slips off it and rubs on the wheel. The bike doesn't shift at around gear five out of seven, and then when I go to six it's on five. When I finally try to put it on gear seven, it shifts to six, and then immediately after slips a bit and shifts successfully to seven. I think one of the limit screws is off, but aft...

Hi folks, I had the misfortune of being hit by a car the other day and obviously there was only one winner. Despite my injuries the pedal on the chain sprocket side was bent like a dogs back leg. I have ordered a new one and have removed the old one. Is it straight forward enough to replace like for like,i have just received a torque allen key drive today for this. Also i need to swap over the m...

Ciao. My road bike has dark brake lines on front rim, I can't keep looking at it. Does anyone here ever clean them? And what can be used to get rid of brake surface?...

Came across a bicycle branded “Perfect”. Looks to be from the 80s. Single speed, steel frame, very intricate head tube, quality paint job (blue), SR stem, heavy steel wheels and short pull dia compre brakes. The flat bar and brake levers are not original. Does anyone know of a brand “perfect’ and who may have built their frames? Thank you in advance....

Hi,can someone please tell and explain me what this adjustment is used for on my brakes from the picture marked with an orange arrow. Is it a QR (Quick Release)?or something else https://postimg.cc/mczc8fqS...

Looking at freewheel removal tools for single or fixed speed freewheels. I saw two 4-notch removal tools, one of them for BMX freewheels, and the other for regular freewheels. Different shapes. What makes a BMX freewheel any different to a road freewheel? Wouldn't one tool do for both? Would different diameter tools be needed for different diameter freewheels, or would one tool work for say a 13T ...

Greetings, First post to this community, but I’ve been enjoying the reading. During this time in isolation I’ve been trying to step up my mechanic game from clueless to novice. As I’ve gotten to greasing My pivot bearings I’ve run into a couple of observations and issues. 1) Norco is petty tight lipped and not very friendly via email. 2) pretty limited technical documents or small pa...

Hi! I didnt' know that it is a NO NO to turn a bike with hydraulic break upside down. After I did it, I would say quite a few amount of liquid leaked from rear hydraulic break. Having a bike service now is not an option. Is there any way I could fix it by myself? I am rookie in this, but quite handy....

Hey guys I recently bought a bike off of Facebook 😅 I was doing some maintenance on the bike and I found out it’s a trek 7300 fx from 2005 I think. Frame isn’t bad but the rest can definitely use some upgrades. The tires that it has are 700x35c.. my question can I go bigger on tires with with the wheels it already has? I want to bigger tires only because I’m a bigger dude. If I can that�...