How to: Install RWC Needle Bearing Kit
I'm pretty nit-picky about my bikes and any noise, whether creaking BB, headsets, or drivetrains really bug me. So naturally I was upset when my shiny new SC Hightower LT developed an audible clunk. A quick search online on how to diagnose "strange noises" yields about a thousand different possibilities, so the only thing to do was to try to systematically isolate the issue myself. The headset and dropper post were pretty easy to rule out by performing the normal tests. Then,
How to: Fix Hayes Stroker Trail Slow Lever Return
Eventually, all disc brake levers will lose that snap they had when they were brand new. They won't return as quickly and will often feel mushy, reducing confidence on big descents. Fortunately, for owners of Hayes Stroker Trail (and similar) disc brakes, there is a kit that is available for free to remedy this issue. I've had this set of Hayes Stroker Trail disc brakes on my bike for close to 7 years. I've never had to do anything major, aside from normal maintenance. Recent
How to: Install a Race Face narrow-wide chainring
An installation and mini review on the Race Face narrow wide chainring for a 1x9 drivetrain conversion on a mountain bike.
