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How to easily find answers using BikeGremlin articles, videos, and forum. CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction 01:51 BikeGremlin.com search 02:36 YouTube list 04:03 Search demonstration 04:33 Forum search Useful LINKS: BikeGremlin search page: https://www.bikegremlin.com/search_gcse-full-en/ bikegremlin.com/search should also auto-redirect you right there :) How to make an account (and ask a question) on the BikeGremlin forum: https://www.bikegremlin.net/threads/how-to-register-and-post-a-comment-question-on-bikegremlin-forum.24/ About me: https://www.bikegremlin.com/about/ A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: Gox id: 1235 List of all my videos, sorted by categories (so you can easily find the answers, tips, and tutorials you need): https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

What makes sense, and what doesn't - when it comes to buying or building bicycle wheels? CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Short anecdote 02:43 Cheap Chinese spokes 04:35 Road racing wheels 06:42 Durable wheels 09:19 Double walled aluminium rims 10:14 Swagged spokes 11:42 How many crosses? 16:17 Recapitulation 16:45 Ride comfort? 18:27 "Triple butted" spokes? Useful LINKS: What kind of bicycle should you buy? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5t7FNTg_E0 Science behind the spokes - Bicycle wheel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSdk0B0abeE SPOKE LACING: What makes Sense and what is Nonsense! Efficiency Comparison using Advanced Engineering software: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/14304/spoke-lacing-comparison-using-software/ How to prevent spokes from breaking? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERgZiUT8g1Q Bicycle wheel building basics: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/9276/bicycle-wheel-building-basics/ My favourite spoke calculator (you must buy the book that I'm not selling nor am I its author in order to gain access): https://spokelength-project.com/calculator/ Tubeless bicycle tyres – pros and cons explained: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/15980/tubeless-bicycle-tyres/ Bicycle rim tape explained: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/245/bicycle-rim-tape-explained/ Hookless Rims Explained: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/15864/hookless-rims/ Bicycle wheel quick release (QR) - explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwhh0BmF4sQ Thru-axle thread pitch standards: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/2920/standard-bicycle-thread-sizes/#2 A commong diwnside of cartridge bearing freehubs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuhvP-IXtSc The list of bicycle buying guides based on the bicycle type: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/reviews/bicycles/ How the number of speeds affects rear wheel strength: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxTBHqnSW2Y A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: Gox id: 1233 List of all my videos, sorted by categories (so you can easily find the answers, tips, and tutorials you need): https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

What kinds of videos (and articles for that matter) can you expect from BikeGremlin? CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction 00:44 During the war... :) 01:19 My experience 01:45 Editing policy 04:04 Instead of like, share & subscribe Useful LINKS: BikeGremlin search: https://www.bikegremlin.com/search/ How to register on the BikeGremlin forum (and post a question): https://www.bikegremlin.net/threads/how-to-register-and-post-a-comment-question-on-bikegremlin-forum.24/ About me: https://www.bikegremlin.com/about/ A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: Gox id: 1234 List of all my videos, sorted by categories (so you can easily find the answers, tips, and tutorials you need): https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

The pros and cons of various different bicycle patents and parts that you should consider when buying. CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction 01:57 Tubeless tyres 08:28 Hookless rims 10:00 Thru-axles 12:46 Cartridge bearings hubs 15:10 Suspension (shock absorbers) 16:27 Disc brakes 18:00 Recapitulation 19:03 STI-s & indexed shifting 22:11 Carbon fibre frames and parts 25:22 Internally routed cables 29:18 1x drivetrains 32:18 Short chainstays 35:23 Many gears 38:26 Rack & mudguard mounts 41:38 Lights 43:28 Final notes 46:00 My bike & frame Useful LINKS: What kind of wheels should you buy (or build)? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF_8nu-04FY Tubeless bicycle tyres – pros and cons explained: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/15980/tubeless-bicycle-tyres/ Bicycle rim tape explained: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/245/bicycle-rim-tape-explained/ Hookless Rims Explained: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/15864/hookless-rims/ Bicycle wheel quick release (QR) - explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwhh0BmF4sQ Thru-axle thread pitch standards: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/2920/standard-bicycle-thread-sizes/#2 A commong diwnside of cartridge bearing freehubs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuhvP-IXtSc Pros and cons of suspension (shock absorbers) on bicycles: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/3832/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-suspension-shock-absorbers-on-bicycles/ Disc vs rim bicycle brakes – pros and cons: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/3871/pros-and-cons-od-bicycle-disc-brakes-compared-to-rim-brakes/ 1x drivetrain (groups) pros and cons: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/6075/pros-and-cons-of-1x-groupsets-systems/ How to PROPERLY shift gears on a bicycle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfqbWDT749E Commuting bicycle buying guide: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/16644/commuting-bicycle-buying-guide/ The list of bicycle buying guides based on the bicycle type: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/reviews/bicycles/ How the number of speeds affects rear wheel strength: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxTBHqnSW2Y 1×13 groupset by Rotor – honest preview: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/6066/1x13-groupset-by-rotor-honest-preview/ How to mount a backpack and panniers on a bicycle: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/8229/backpack-panniers/ Bicycle lights explained: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/344/bicycle-lights/ The video where I got frame recommendations in the comments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e2Jyh8pHss Unsafe and bad cycling industry patents (quill stems and other stuff): https://bike.bikegremlin.com/10123/unsafe-cycling-patents/ A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: Gox id: 1232 List of all my videos, sorted by categories (so you can easily find the answers, tips, and tutorials you need): https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

I recommend you do this with every bike (frame) you have - to prevent problems in the future. CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction 03:05 Anti-seize mounting paste 06:13 Facing the BB and head-tube 12:08 Grease vs anti-seize 13:11 Carbon fibre 18:40 Recapitulation and an anecdote 21:40 Drilling a hole? :) Useful LINKS: Anti-seize and carbon mounting pastes explained (article): https://bike.bikegremlin.com/7172/anti-seize/ Motorex Copper Anti-Seize Paste (Amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3LTCB0z Bicycle parts tightening torque (N⋅m) specifications (article): https://bike.bikegremlin.com/14694/bicycle-tightening-torques/ Video showing the use of bottom bracket thread cleaning and facing tools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlpATMur2-w Unior's modular frame and fork tools list and explanation (article): https://bike.bikegremlin.com/6892/unior-modular-toolset/ Full frame preparation video - in my native (Serbocroatian): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBTz8OhHPZk My gripe with carbon fiber and some other industry trends (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e2Jyh8pHss @Hambini bottom brackets: https://www.hambini.com/product-category/bottom-brackets/ A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: Gox id: 1231 List of all my videos, sorted by categories (so you can easily find the answers, tips, and tutorials you need): https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

A YouTuber does not simply get enough fans! :) How I've installed the Weiguang YWF4E 300B 92/35-G Axial Fan Motor. CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction & wiring diagram 02:36 Marking the mounting spot 03:58 Fan wiring 04:40 Mounting plan 05:11 Preparing the wires 08:14 Soldering the cables 10:12 Connecting the wires 13:48 Mounting the plug 17:01 Fun with the angle grinder :) 19:22 Marking the mounting holes 20:40 Drilling the holes 22:31 Mounting the fan 26:00 IT WORKS! :) Useful LINKS: The fan model (manufacturer's website): https://www.marselsogutma.com/en/product/weiguang-ywf4e-300b-92-35-g-axial-fan-motor/ The wiring diagram and data sheet: https://www.marselsogutma.com/wp-content/uploads/datasheet/YWF-4E-300S-Weiguang-axial-fan-motor.pdf JIS, Pozidriv, Phillips, and Supadriv cross-tipped screwdrivers explained (article with a video): https://bike.bikegremlin.com/10583/phillips-vs-jis-vs-pozidriv/ Knipex mini pliers set (Amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3WentRy Wera insulated screwdriver interchangeable blades set, Kraftform Kompakt VDE Stainless 17 pieces extra slim (Amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3zKU34o Bosch GBH 187-LI cordless hammer drill tech. support discussed with a video presentation included in the article: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/20231/bosch-pro-power-tools-and-customer-support/ A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: Me, myself, and I :) id: 1227 List of all my videos, sorted by categories (so you can easily find the answers, tips, and tutorials you need): https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

Should you rust-protect your steel bicycle frame? If you decide to do that, how would you do that? CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Why it's not really needed 01:34 When it is a problem 01:56 Rust protecting my frame 04:49 Conclusion Useful LINKS: 6 x NIGRIN Rust Stop 200 ml Tannin Based Corrosion Protection, Long-Lasting Rust Protection (German Amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3YmLAPp The shirt is from @NeutralSupportNews - thanks! :) A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: Gox id: 1230 List of all my videos, sorted by categories (so you can easily find the answers, tips, and tutorials you need): https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

Diagnostics and overhaul of a Shimano FH-MT410-B 12-speed thru-axle cartridge bearing Microspline freehub overhaul and a rant :) CONTENTS: 00:00 The symptoms 00:27 Removing the cassette 00:42 Removing the freehub 01:31 Fewer pawls is better 03:20 Freehub bearings removal 04:23 Hub bearings removal (overvoice) 05:00 Axle and a rant :) 06:38 Freehub and pawls assembly 12:22 Freehub bearings install 13:24 Bearing dimensions 14:28 Freehub bearings install continued 19:31 Left hub bearing install 20:01 Axle and right hub bearing 21:17 Closing it up Useful LINKS: How to remove, and mount a brake disc (rotor) for a bicycle wheel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47isRZPYhrs Unior Hub Genie 1758/4 tool presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf84NXcee8o Unior 689/2BI blind cartridge bearing puller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuGDSqM7fx4 DT Swiss XR 20 freehub design flaw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuhvP-IXtSc Unior 1721 cartridge bearing press set: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSWcLVXfxdA A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: Milan id: 1226 List of all my videos, sorted by categories (so you can easily find the answers, tips, and tutorials you need): https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

It is getting more and more difficult to find the simple bicycle frames and groupsets. CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Carbon fiber 02:45 Fork problems 04:57 STIs, discs, and suspension 08:43 More and more gears 10:49 Technical trails 11:44 Cranks design 15:28 Short chainstays 17:34 Threadless stems 18:05 Disc brakes 21:20 Choices? The damaged frame in the photo was built by Richard Sachs: https://richardsachs.com/ Useful LINKS: A longer version, explaining the pros and cons (and why you should avoid some stuff): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5t7FNTg_E0 Carbon fiber (and other bike materials) explained - the pros and cons: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/11144/bicycle-frame-materials-explained/ Friction Shifters Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a3bXH0ZJ1Y 1x drivetrain (groups) pros and cons: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/6075/pros-and-cons-of-1x-groupsets-systems/ Unsafe and bad cycling industry patents: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/10123/unsafe-cycling-patents/ The interesting video by @SethsBikeHacks (Berm Peak): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbKbRlbVFDY Disc vs rim bicycle brakes – pros and cons: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/3871/pros-and-cons-od-bicycle-disc-brakes-compared-to-rim-brakes/ The story of the threadless stems (and the cycling industry in general): https://bike.bikegremlin.com/17645/cycling-industry-nonsense/ Hookless rims nonsense: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/15864/hookless-rims/ Tubeless bicycle tyres mess: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/15980/tubeless-bicycle-tyres/ The @SurlyBikes4130 Long Haul Trucker rim brake frame (out of production now): https://surlybikes.com/bikes/legacy/long_haul_trucker Snežana Radojičić ( @Biciklom_oko_sveta ) has been travelling all around the globe for about ten years on a rim-brake Surly Long Haul Trucker frame. A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: Gox id: 1225 Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

I discuss some problems (and propose solutions) with two Unior's rear derailleur hanger aligning tools. @UniorBikeToolsUSA CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Hanger Genie 1602/5 problems 02:04 1602/2 tool problem 03:38 The solution? 04:10 Conclusion / rant :) Useful LINKS: A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: Gox id: 1224 Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

A pretty common problem. CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Chainrings orientation 02:55 Applying the anti-seize 05:20 Assembling the cranks 07:48 To reiterate Useful LINKS: Mounting (anti-seize) pastes explained: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/7172/anti-seize/ Tightening torque and torque wrenches explained – 101: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/18208/tightening-torque-and-torque-wrenches-explained-101/ A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: Gox id: 1223 Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

What you can realistically expect from a cycling helmet, and how to buy a decent one. CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Introduction and a disclaimer 02:02 Action and reaction - and energy preservation 04:17 Inertia and mass 08:11 Kinetic energy and area of impact 10:19 Area of impact 12:10 How do cushions work? 15:33 Human body 18:12 Bicycle vs Motorcycle helmets 26:15 Best (or the least bad) cycling helmets 28:47 Mythbusting 29:06 Myth 1: Helmet saved my life 30:22 Myth 2: Helmets can make injuries worse 31:12 Myth 3: Mips® 34:36 Conclusion Useful LINKS: The related article - Bicycle helmets 101: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/20411/bicycle-helmets-101-do-they-really-help/ A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: Gox id: 1221 Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

The problem I ran into with the Unior 1721 bearing press, and how I've solved it to make the tool work for me. @UniorBikeTools CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction 00:58 The problem 02:31 The solution 05:12 The process 07:39 How it works now 10:40 Downsides discussed Useful LINKS: Unior 1721 cartridge bearing press set presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSWcLVXfxdA The thread gauge I got from the German Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3VQ9hOu Threadlockers (Loctite etc.) explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4niuFZZvoVM A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: Gox id: 1222 Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

A quick and simple check to confirm your Hollowtech II bottom bracket and axle are fine. Note: Shimano Hollowtech II crank-arms do have a silly design - but the axle and bearing design is a pretty light, stiff and safe one (except on the high-end superlight cranks where everything is so thin there is no margin for any defects or problems down the road). Square taper bottom brackets last a lot longer, but can break due to material fatigue without enabling a practical way for regular checks (the cracks start between the axle and the crank arm - so the crank arms must be removed to check, which is highly impractical). CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction 01:13 Quick demonstration 01:46 The risk explained 03:46 The check explained 04:59 Bearing preload explained 06:24 Detailed demonstration 08:44 Conclusion Useful LINKS: The limits of bicycle helmets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk2GBRbNJ0c Unsafe and bad cycling industry patents: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/10123/unsafe-cycling-patents/ Bicycle bearing types explained: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/2002/types-and-construction-of-bicycle-bearings/ Cycling industry nonsense: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/17645/cycling-industry-nonsense/ The shirt :) https://shop.bikegremlin.com/product/tshirts/drawings/for-the-tanith-for-the-emperor/ A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: me, myself, and I :) id: 1218 Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

Some general advice about preventing and solving spoke breaking on bicycle wheels. CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction 01:14 Why do spokes break? 02:22 J-bend vs straight spokes 03:22 Swagged spokes (double butted) 05:26 Extra thick elbows? 08:51 Spoke threads rolled 10:08 Spoke alignment 13:27 Wheel discussed 14:57 My experience 15:44 Thinner NDS spokes?! 21:25 Conclusion Useful LINKS: Bicycle wheel building basics (BikeGremlin website article): https://bike.bikegremlin.com/9276/bicycle-wheel-building-basics/ Why wheels are built the way they are (and why radial lacing sucks): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSdk0B0abeE How more gears make weaker wheels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxTBHqnSW2Y The T-shirt (BikeGremlin webshop): :) https://shop.bikegremlin.com/product/tshirts/writings/a-refined-low-flight/ A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: me, myself, and I :) id: 1220 Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

Installing an air filter on my Yamaha Fazer (FZS600), and showing some tips & (common?) mistakes... CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction 01:13 Grouping the bolts 02:28 Filter install & symmetry 04:35 JIS screws 05:23 Putting the rubber cover back 05:46 Glass cleaner trick 06:20 Mixing up the parts 07:46 Not using a torque wrench 08:28 Wrong side of the bike 08:54 Mounting the fuel tank 12:17 Needless tools in hands! 13:28 Keep an eye on stuff :) 13:58 Mounting the saddle Useful LINKS: Phillips, JIS, and Pozidriv screwdrivers explained: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/10583/phillips-vs-jis-vs-pozidriv/ How to clean a K&N filter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DboLdP1l0jI A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: me, myself, and I :) id: 1217 Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 The basics 03:10 Spraying it 05:15 2nd coat 06:16 Checking it 07:22 The final touch 08:46 Conclusion Useful LINKS: How to clean a K&N filter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DboLdP1l0jI K&N filters pros and cons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSMxWjxE1bw K&N filter cleaning and oiling set (Amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3V9vFBR A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: me, myself, and I :) id: 1216 Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

I've been using K&N filters for decades now. They are good, but not perfect. In this video, I discuss and explain the K&N filter pros and cons. CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction 00:46 K&N filter construction 02:27 Dust? 03:12 Downsides 03:53 Does it save you money? 04:49 The pros 05:43 Conclusion Useful LINKS: How to clean a K&N filter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DboLdP1l0jI How to oil a K&N filter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXP7BBRaqcU K&N filter cleaning and oiling set (Amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3V9vFBR A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: me, myself, and I :) id: 1215 Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

Are Bosch 10.8 V and 12 V batteries, chargers, and tools cross-compatible and why? Why do larger, more powerful tools use higher voltages of 18 V or more? How to make your batteries last longer? How to charge and store your batteries? CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction 02:36 Battery voltage & capacity 06:11 Open vs short circuit connections 08:01 Serial vs parallel connections 14:55 Why use higher voltage? 17:53 More power with some batteries? 19:32 Durability 23:55 Danger - CAUTION 24:50 Conclusion? 25:54 How to store batteries? Useful LINKS: Electricity, voltage, current, battery capacity etc. explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCTJuXWDQv4 A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: me, myself, and I :) id: 1213 Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction & precaution 01:11 The dirty vs the clean(er) side 01:28 Preparation 01:40 Applying the cleaner 02:17 Rinsing it 03:21 Letting it dry Useful LINKS: How to oil a K&N filter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXP7BBRaqcU K&N filter pros and cons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSMxWjxE1bw K&N filter cleaning and oiling set (Amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3V9vFBR A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: me, myself, and I :) id: 1214 Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

Do mechanics dream of electric sheep? :) The first BikeGremlin interview with Danielle Strader from @NeutralSupportNews CONTENTS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:55 A dad joke - and how Danielle started 00:09:48 The hood :) 00:11:45 Women mechanics - what's it like? 00:16:42 Bike shops and mechanics' education 00:22:03 Neutral Support YT channel and Tool Finder 00:28:16 Unior bike tools discussed 00:33:51 The Tool Finder website 00:38:40 Tool reviews discussed 00:42:15 Affiliate links discussed 00:45:23 Tool 1st hand experience 00:50:32 Education & books 00:55:01 Opinions 00:57:49 Why "Neutral Support"? 01:01:30 Conclusion Useful LINKS: The Neutral Support YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NeutralSupportNews The Neutral Support website and the tool finder: https://www.neutralsupport.net/ Unior 1662/4 tapered crank puller (Amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3V0juHy Pedro's tyre levers review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-BwQAXuBVs Mordida T-Shirt: https://shop.bikegremlin.com/product/tshirts/drawings/short-sleeve-unisex-t-shirt-3/ Neutral Support - The BEST E-bike Repair Stand for Shops??? Full Review (Part 2) - Remco Bike Lift: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IipuekUTM30 Windscribe VPN review – my experience: https://io.bikegremlin.com/19797/windscribe-vpn-review/ BSC Tools spoke nipple drivers: https://www.bicycleservicecentre.co.uk/shop/spoke-nipple-drivers/33 Neutral Support - TOOL GAUNTLET #2: BEST Bicycle Chain Tool Showdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtkepXtuL-U A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: Zoom :) id: 1212 Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

How I choose and pack tools for field work (away from the workshop). - Update: The job went well, had all I needed. Though I did have to use the "plan B" dowels/anchors. I also had to use metal drill bits (and the drill adapter for mounting them), and a wrench from my bicycle tool set to tighten a nut on one of the heavy elements I was mounting. CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Job description and "scouting" 02:16 The three tool groups 05:26 1. The essential tools 13:09 2. The self-defense tools :) 17:50 3. The nice-to-have tools 18:21 0. Safety clothing 21:23 Packing 23:17 Conclusion? 25:59 More essential tools :) Useful LINKS: Pozidriv vs JIS vs Phillips article: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/10583/phillips-vs-jis-vs-pozidriv/ Safety clothing, equipment, and workplace safety (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROui3dCyKHI Milwaukee safety glasses (Amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4aanCZP Milwaukee fog-free glasses (note that there is a scratch-free version that is not fog-free, but looks the same!): https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Safety-Solutions/Personal-Protective-Equipment/Eye-and-Face-Protection/Safety-Glasses-Fog-Free-Lenses A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: me, myself, and I :) id: 1211 Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

A translation to English of my video about a vintage bicycle restoration. CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction and plan 02:53 The work :) Useful LINKS: BikeGremlin forum thread about this project (with all the videos in the series and extra helpful resources) - best used also for any questions or comments: https://www.bikegremlin.net/threads/vintage-bicycle-restoration.250/ A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: Relja Novović a.k.a. BikeGremlin :) id: 1209 Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

Simple though not very intuitive procedure of mounting the Ortlieb Rack-Pack bag CONTENTS: 00:00 Intro 01:01 How to close it 02:04 How to mount it 03:30 Is it secure? 04:30 Rack-Pack features Useful LINKS: Bicycle panniers 101 & How to mount (Ortlieb) panniers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwMcQ6HES3M How to mount a backpack and panniers on a bicycle? (article with pictures): https://bike.bikegremlin.com/8229/backpack-panniers/ Ortlieb Rack Pack 24 L - German Bike24 shop: https://www.bike24.com/p2411230.html Ortlieb Rack Pack 31 L (Amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3y63dI6 A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: Martina https://www.instagram.com/supaodpecuraka/ id: 1210 Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless

A translation to English of my video about a vintage bicycle restoration. CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction 01:56 The work :) Useful LINKS: BikeGremlin forum thread about this project (with all the videos in the series and extra helpful resources) - best used also for any questions or comments: https://www.bikegremlin.net/threads/vintage-bicycle-restoration.250/ A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ Camera: Relja Novović a.k.a. BikeGremlin :) id: 1207 Support my work by becoming a BikeGremlin YouTube channel member (for $ 5 per month): https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeGremlinTube/join If you prefer, you could also help via a Patreon donation: https://www.patreon.com/bikegremlin #bikegremlin #mostlyharmless