Taking off old grips and putting new grips on your bike is about as basic as you can get when it comes to bike maintenance. However, there are a few tips and tricks that can help you do the job quicker so you can get back out there riding again. Here’s a few of our favorite ways to get’r done…
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October 29 2009 |
7,654 views | 31 comments
Professional flatland rider Matt Wilhelm has a great instructional DVD called “Ground Rules” that explains a ton of tricks along with other necessities for BMX riders. In this section from his DVD Matt explains how to build a bike piece by piece including everything from installing a headset to dialing in the back wheel.
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May 21 2009 |
7,111 views | 11 comments
For the fourth week in a row we are bringing you more bike maintenance tips. This week’s how-to video comes from Epic BMX shop again where Loc Vu shows you how to properly size and install a new chain on your bike.
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April 07 2009 |
6,802 views | 37 comments
Alfredo Mancuso is not only a pro rider, but also works at Epic BMX shop in Southern California. We stopped by the shop to get him to explain how to install an integrated headset.
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March 30 2009 |
8,976 views | 17 comments
Jim Bauer over at Odyssey explains exactly how to install Twombolt cranks. The two-piece design confuses some at first because it is a bit different from most traditional crank designs, but the instillation is really simple if you follow these easy steps.
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March 23 2009 |
7,563 views | 50 comments
Odyssey’s Jim Bauer explains how to install a mid bottom bracket into a Federal frame. This is a simple bike maintenance how-to that can help anyone from beginners to pros. If you still aren’t sure what to do after watching this tutorial, get your parents to watch it and help you out. Also your local bike shop is always a great place to go for bike repairs and assistance.
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March 23 2009 |
8,322 views | 79 comments
Since this site has a broad audience base we try to help out the beginners with things like this basic bike maintenance tip of how to change a tube. John Bocan over at Morning Ride BMX in Lake Forest, California shows you how it’s done so you can keep the session rolling if you pop your tire.
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December 22 2008 |
4,641 views | 13 comments
In a world of quadruple tailwhips, double backflips, and 20lb bikes, many people nowadays are going to great lengths to lighten up their bike. Some people say they can ride longer and stronger with a lighter setup because they use less muscle and energy to do things. Others claim the bike whips, spins, and flips easier if it is lighter. Whatever the reason, light is in, so here are 10 things you can do to save some weight on your whip.
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October 27 2008 |
31,589 views | 134 comments
If you have a Wheel Slammer by Simple Bikes you may have questions about installing them. And what do you know…this videos is the answer to all those questions! Yay!
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October 23 2008 |
5,381 views | 13 comments
One of the mechanics at Epic BMX Shop in Westminster, California shows you how to install 990 brakes and get them running smooth.
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January 08 2008 |
1,958 views | 3 comments