Remember to check your brake pads more then once a year!

#PSA #bikemechanic

In modern, quality steel bicycle frames (gravel, hardtail) there seems to be a split in dropout design.
- Sliding dropouts (allows fixed gear, variation of geometry)
- Fixed axle position (little lighter, looks better)

People who build up their own gravel or mtb bicycles, what do you prefer?

#biketooter #bikemechanic #mtb

Sliding dropouts
44.4%
Fixed position
55.6%
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This is cool if you're into bike tools and 3D printing 🔧

Park Tool has made available files to print your own tool holders.

https://www.parktool.com/en-int/blog/news/park-tool-launches-3d-printable

#ParkTool #Cycling #BikeTooter #BikeMechanic

Park Tool Launches Free 3D-Printable Tool Holders

Park Tool has been manufacturing bicycle specific tools since 1963. Based out of St. Paul Minnesota, we are the world's largest bicycle tool manufacturer. A long-term dedication to quality,…

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Là je crois que je pousse le bouchon un peu loin avec cette chaîne qui a 9500km...

#vélo #bikemechanic

But yeah, I have two client bikes I'm working on. Because of where they live and being the hedgecutting season, I swapped their tyres for #Schwalbe Marathon Plus.

Swapped the lady's pedals to #Crankbrothers Stamp 0, in the right size, and changed her stem cap and put her drivetrain in the ultrasonic cleaner.

Her 10yo #Cannondale looks gorgeous now!
#BikeTooter #bikemechanic

✅ acheter de nouveaux patins de freins
✅ monter le #brompton au 5eme sans ascenseur pour bricoler au chaud et à la lumière
✅ commencer à démonter un patin "Oh c'est quoi cette petite vis ?"
✅ découvrir que c'est des patins à cartouches ...

#bikemechanic

Der Wochenstart im Studio ist absolut klassisch gehalten.
Das Material: Silberne Alufelge meets silberne Nabe.
Die Position: Klassiker - Felge kurz hinter der Tanline aufgesetzt, zwei Finger an der Speiche, drei an der Felge, drehender Nippeldreher in rechter Hand.
Klassische Handarbeit mit Beineinsatz.

#wheelbuilding #laufradbau #bikeshop #bikemechanic