Anyone know how to bend a frame? I can’t figure out a way to get this back straight. I don’t have a workshop so no machines but i do have tools. any ideas?2yr ⋅ Zac-Toof ⋅ r/bikewrench
Got an electric bike, noticed one of the links bolt isnt all the way through, does this need replaced or normal?1yr ⋅ infinitemazadox ⋅ r/bikewrench
Pls help, tip broke off inside the hole I was loosening, can’t get it out1yr ⋅ GuineaPig2000 ⋅ r/bikewrench
I have this tire on my bike cause it’s on my trainer. Is it a bad idea to ride my bike to a friends house (less than 1km away) cause I’m too lazy to walk?2yr ⋅ pzi1 ⋅ r/bikewrench
Why does my chain do this in the largest gear on the rear? Chain seems to be just below .5% wear2yr ⋅ Lostinmyinternalchat ⋅ r/bikewrench
Wheel size question?? If I change out the fork and wheel set of a 29r to 27.5 will it ride like a true 27.5 bike or is it not really and ideal thing to do?1yr ⋅ GTMTB22 ⋅ r/bikewrench
Hi any idea what type of drop out hanger this is? A seagul kamikazed into my friends back wheel while he was cycling it1yr ⋅ Dramatic-Pangolin218 ⋅ r/bikewrench
At my wits end. Completely threaded and FUBAR Allen screw on my brake lever. Any ideas? Already tried hacksaw-flathead method...2yr ⋅ phisco125 ⋅ r/bikewrench
Just put together this 1x10 setup. Chain drops almost immediately on lowest (big rear) gear. Whack chainline causing it?3yr ⋅ stvppxx ⋅ r/bikewrench
Always fun when something new comes through the shop - took a minute to figure out what was going on with the surestop system. Check it out!4yr ⋅ MPDF ⋅ r/bikewrench
CUBE Elite SL. Got it at bargain price. Downside is the Chinese carbon fork. I am a bit worried about durability. I’m a 107kg dude, wouldn’t want to fook up some tarmac with my chin. What’s your opinion?2yr ⋅ Dominoble ⋅ r/bikewrench
New to Tubeless- is a plug a “get you home” fix or a “fixed” fix?1yr ⋅ Rocketman1020304050 ⋅ r/bikewrench
What is the part here called and is it difficult to replace? Between the red markings - the slightly clear/yellow guard. Thanks!1yr ⋅ Docktor_V ⋅ r/bikewrench
Is it possible to ask a shop to route these cables coming out of the side of the hood internally through handlebars? Would it be pricey?2yr ⋅ jimbosliceg1 ⋅ r/bikewrench
Is there an explosion view that shows me how this is put back together? Mistakes were made... It's a ST-M095 XT shifter2yr ⋅ e36_maho ⋅ r/bikewrench
Broke the stem thinking I could bend handle bars in. How do I find the size for a new stem?1yr ⋅ Isaak02-22 ⋅ r/bikewrench
Is this whole frame gone now that the aluminum seat tube clamp broke off?10mo ⋅ AmericanJackolopes ⋅ r/bikewrench
I have swapped the stems on my bikes this is a pic of the commencal meta 6, i don't think i have installed correctly. All torque amounts are correct but there is now give in the headset when holding front brake. Didn't have this before can somebody explain what it could be please.2yr ⋅ WuTaNg2021 ⋅ r/bikewrench
Bought a new headset to replace the old pitted one. The new headset cup and race surfaces are bumpy paint as opposed to polished steel. This paint bumpiness is worse than the old pitted one. If the paint wears out, then it will produce a mix of grease and paint flakes. Am I missing something?2yr ⋅ dimailer ⋅ r/bikewrench
Got a new bike today. This tool came in the bag with it. What is it used for? Came with a Specialized Stumpjumper.2yr ⋅ Tacman180 ⋅ r/bikewrench
Shorting the stem on this bike is a good idea? Some recommendation of upgrades?3yr ⋅ SrWillGui ⋅ r/bikewrench
Should you relube if you do some little cleaning of the drive train and chains with soap or water? Or is relubing only necessary after degreasing?1yr ⋅ Wow_Space ⋅ r/bikewrench
Routing internal seatpost tube in my Transition Patrol, what do I need to know?3yr ⋅ Jimantronic ⋅ r/bikewrench
Super new to repairing bikes. Currently putting back together an older Raleigh 26” MTB. What kind of brakes are these? I’ve read that most MTBs of this era used cantilevers, is that what they are?1yr ⋅ unorthodoxoriginal ⋅ r/bikewrench
Hi just got this bike, 1996 trek 830, and planning to change the crankset, problem is the new crankset requires a 113mm BB and this bike only has a 110mm, would it be a problem?4yr ⋅ sushiboii143 ⋅ r/bikewrench
Mentioned I was considering clipless and got these old Wellgo wpd-801 from a friend who transitioned to speedplay. Are they worth my time to clean up and use, or would you consider these as goners?3yr ⋅ Leav ⋅ r/bikewrench
Bought second hand bike, how do i take this out? Its preventing me from unlocking the nuts2yr ⋅ ComicBookNoob ⋅ r/bikewrench
Can not open the rear quick release no matter how strong I try. Should I take it to a store? This is a brand new Triban RC 120 ordered online from Decathlon4mo ⋅ spykeh ⋅ r/bikewrench
Shimano freehub nicked up. How big of a problem is this? I filed down the worst of it and installed new cassette, but should I plan to replace the freehub body? And how did this happen if the nut was tight?1yr ⋅ rathdrummob ⋅ r/bikewrench
Why did this happen? I inflated my tires to the correct PSI and rode out and saw this twenty minutes in. Rode about ten minutes and it went away?2yr ⋅ luis9fernandez ⋅ r/bikewrench
Rear hub mishap— should I give up and start over? Can this broken piece (axle?) be easier replaced?3yr ⋅ Drobertsenator ⋅ r/bikewrench
I was doing some high power efforts up a hill and then suddenly my chain skipped then I noticed the pedal was tracking weird, is this normal? And what do I buy? Do I need a whole new front gear or just the crank?4yr ⋅ nyitiboi ⋅ r/bikewrench
My BB was creaking but couldn’t find any thing wrong with it? Which surface should I grease? What can I do about the creak/ticking noise2yr ⋅ 708145h ⋅ r/bikewrench
How do you untangle this?? I’m trying to fix this for my sister, and I got the original problem solved, but I can’t get this untangled 😥😥2yr ⋅ PastelPancake6 ⋅ r/bikewrench
Just changed my hoods, because they melted from excessive mineral oil.4yr ⋅ integratedbad ⋅ r/bikewrench
Every time I pump my front tire this piece shoots out and deflates the tube.2yr ⋅ bbent7521 ⋅ r/bikewrench
Rear wheel got destroyed in a crash. Is the Shimano hub gear still salvageable?3yr ⋅ RonnieF_ingPickering ⋅ r/bikewrench
Any remedies for my rack to stop scratching my frame? I can’t afford the kuat tire rack and wanted to see if I could save my Yakima rack.2yr ⋅ Steezinandcheezin ⋅ r/bikewrench
I have tried crushing it, jamming it, using the cutouts for the tool. Nothing will get this nightmare to budge even though threads were heavily greased and it was used for 1 ride as a test. Any ideas?2yr ⋅ Pantsandskater ⋅ r/bikewrench
Chain wear tool...What does the .75 and 1 mean on each side. Bonus points for if the holes in the tool do anything2yr ⋅ Manglepoop666 ⋅ r/bikewrench
What’s the most preferred method to securing housing to these? The plastic clips or small zip ties?1yr ⋅ AlmightyKonoha ⋅ r/bikewrench
Does a rack need to be completely horizontal to be stable? Want to do some bike packing with ortlieb panniers.4yr ⋅ fvw222 ⋅ r/bikewrench
I somehow lost my dust cover for my Shimano deore shifter. Anyone know where I could buy a replacement or maybe even a 3D printed one?2yr ⋅ Dstew94 ⋅ r/bikewrench
Give it to me straight doc.... Is that a crack in the fork or an imperfection in the clear coat? Just noticed it today after getting it back in June.2yr ⋅ blaney20 ⋅ r/bikewrench
what’s going on there? I measured the chain the right length (big-big without rear derailleur) and adjusted the b-screw properly (so that there is a 5mm gap).. thanks guys!1yr ⋅ bernhartt ⋅ r/bikewrench
Any reason why I could or couldn't go with either of these for an old 700c hybrid bike?6mo ⋅ chiboulevards ⋅ r/bikewrench
Is this derailleur housing routed too wide? I often catch it with my right foot when standing on flats. Ferrule going into the shifter tore today.1yr ⋅ Geoffmiles ⋅ r/bikewrench
Found for sale, it looks like the fork might be bent? What’s your impression?3yr ⋅ durkatron ⋅ r/bikewrench
Stripped off the paint of my alloy fork. Is this normal? Both sides have this line that looks like they were put togther2yr ⋅ mdotph ⋅ r/bikewrench
How does this differ from regular Muc-Off wet lube? Found it in a supermarket and its half the price.2yr ⋅ Sticky_DingleBerry ⋅ r/bikewrench
Apologies as I'm not very bike tech savvy. Found that the Shimano SLX M7000 - 11/42T gears on my Merlin Malt G2X are a little light when peddling fast/downhill. Could do with perhaps 1 or 2 extra high gears for really digging in. Is there a quick, easy, cheap way to add more?6mo ⋅ Red_Peter ⋅ r/bikewrench
I want to convert it to folding road bike. Aside from obvious thing to change like handlebar and brake lever, what should I change?2yr ⋅ smol_kaguya ⋅ r/bikewrench
Anyone ever seen Dura Ace 7800 shift cables routed like this to (attempt to) hide the cables under the bar tape?2yr ⋅ Vivalo ⋅ r/bikewrench
Got hit by a car, chainring bend everything else seems straight, replace the whole crankset or only the chainring?1yr ⋅ MarziTheMartian ⋅ r/bikewrench
Does this need more chain? I’m out of spec with a 36 tooth cog, but it shifts ok on the stand.2yr ⋅ cujo ⋅ r/bikewrench
Fixed gear lock ring decided to bail out. I am a noob. What actually happened?2yr ⋅ HZCH ⋅ r/bikewrench
Just ordered new tires, noticed this wear pattern at the edge. Something to worry about?2yr ⋅ bikeskata ⋅ r/bikewrench
Removed cassette after about 1500 miles on this hub - What caused this and what are my options now?2yr ⋅ dtqjr ⋅ r/bikewrench
I need to lower my seat further, can I take out one of these bolts to lower the seat down ? (sorry I am a biking noob)1yr ⋅ Ganjolf_the_green ⋅ r/bikewrench
Is it just me or are the tines on a brand new crank not supposed to look like this?1yr ⋅ flaccidaardvark ⋅ r/bikewrench
Is something like loctite threadlocker really necessary when installing a threadless bottom bracket? For reference I’m using the Sunlite one pictured3yr ⋅ sammygx ⋅ r/bikewrench
Almost no clearance between centerlock lock ring and fork - is there something wrong here?1yr ⋅ gklingler ⋅ r/bikewrench
Issue with rear hub: installed an 11-speed cassette. Noticed it was loose after tightening. Took to bike shop. They added 2 spacers to eliminate rattle of the cassette. Now the smallest gear on the cassette is too close to the frame and the chain hits the frame when in the lowest gear.1yr ⋅ mark-cb ⋅ r/bikewrench
Just garage saled this legend but can’t figure it out! It’s got 6 gears in back with a 1974 serial. Any help on the name?4yr ⋅ dontstopwalk ⋅ r/bikewrench
I just rebuilt the headset and now the bolt at the top of the stem just spins without getting tighter. Everything went back on in the same order as it came out. Any ideas?3yr ⋅ blimjahey ⋅ r/bikewrench
How can I change this bike to more comfortably ride ~50 mile rides? I guess slicker tyres and pump up the rear shock?10mo ⋅ WinglyBap ⋅ r/bikewrench
Anyone recognize this frame maker? Butted frame but the BB looks odd. What is that? Looking for a fixed gear candidate3yr ⋅ djcommando ⋅ r/bikewrench
I lost my handpump nozzle. Called Decathlon and they told me they don’t sell the nozzle. Any hack so that I can still use this handpump.2yr ⋅ ACDistort ⋅ r/bikewrench
Is this tire dunzo? Brand new tire on brand new bike. First ride. If it's not is it better to plug or patch it?2yr ⋅ tambrico ⋅ r/bikewrench
Upgraded to GX cassette and it jams chain against chainstay ... need spacer?3yr ⋅ MrSnappyPants ⋅ r/bikewrench
I feel very dumb but how do I take this light off so I can put it on my other bike?1yr ⋅ Odd-Emergency5839 ⋅ r/bikewrench
Any ideas on how to remove these leather handgrips without damaging them? No visible branding or way it’s secured, possibly glued on...2yr ⋅ joe-vee-wan ⋅ r/bikewrench
I only ride in the city so want to replace my tires with something more appropriate, I can’t decide on a width ranging from 1.75 to 2.125. I like the look of a whitewall but those seem to only be available in 2.125 beach cruiser are those ok? Also should I get new inner tubes?1yr ⋅ bruski ⋅ r/bikewrench
New Crank Spindle Won't Fit in my Bottom Bracket... Anything I Can Do?2yr ⋅ runningaclinic ⋅ r/bikewrench
took my bike to the same shop that built it to have them remove a pedal they aped' on. They couldn't remove it then proceed to annihilate the bolt and threads any ideas on how to remove it? I prefer not to buy a new crank. Also recommendations on good shops in Phoenix are welcome.1yr ⋅ unluckyfellowhuman ⋅ r/bikewrench
