Hot Bicycle How-Tos

How To: Ride a unicycle

In this video series, watch as professional circus performer teaches how to ride a unicycle. Learn how to mount a unicycle, how to rock back and forth, how to go around in a circle, and how to jump on a unicycle.

How To: Set up cyclocross bikes

In this video series, our expert will demonstrate how to set up and adjust a cyclocross bike. You will learn expert tips on cyclocross racing while also getting easy to follow instructions how to best adjust your cyclocross bicycle. Our expert will demonstrate how to set up and adjust your cyclocross bike handlebars, seat height and brakes.

How To: Build a hipster 'fixie' track bike

The first part is the trailer for a fixie feature from track bike legionnaires, MASH SF. The second is a video by Bre Pettis. This instructional DIY video shows you how to build a single speed fixed-gear or 'fixie' bicycle. Using old parts, build a bicycle effective for flat grounds. It looks like a lot of work, but if you have the tools, it should be relatively inexpensive. Learn aside Bre Pettis and Make Magazine.

How To: Repair a bicycle tire

In this bicycle repair video series, learn how to repair a bicycle tire from bike expert Parker Ramspott. Parker will show you how to tell the difference between low tire pressure and a flat tire on your bicycle, how to check bicycle tire pressure, and how to use a presta valve adapter.

How To: Put on a bicycle chain

Stuart Dennison demonstrates how to put on a bicycle chain back on and it can slip off for no apparent reason. Sometimes the chain gets jammed, so you should loosen the quick release. Put on a bicycle chain.

How To: Change a bicycle brake cable

Stuart Dennison demonstrates how to change a bicycle brake cable and you will need a set of allen keys and a brake cable. To check, you should pull firmly on the break lever and make sure the outer casing is positioned correctly. Change a bicycle brake cable.

How To: Replace brake blocks

Stuart Dennison demonstrates how you can replace brake blocks for your bicycle and do not let them wear down because the metal will scrape the rims. You will need a screwdriver, set of allen keys, and a new set of brake blocks. Replace brake blocks.

How To: Steal a bike in New York City

This may sound like a terrible thing to show you how to do, but the Neistat Brothers are simply victims of bicycle theft who got fed up. They use their own bikes to show you how to steal a bike in NYC (in broad daylight) so hopefully you can learn from them, how to better protect your ride.

How To: Maintain your road bike

n this video series, let Mickey Denoncourt show you how to take care of road bikes. He shows you the important differences between a road bike and other bicycles. Mickey illustrates gear constructions of road bikes, and he offers advice for repairing and shifting these gears. Also, learn when to replace your bicycle tires as well. If long bike rides are your fancy, learn how to take care of your own road bike today!

How To: Fix bicycles

It can be said that bicycles hold a certain excitement as simple machines that we can use to move our bodies faster than usually possible, pumping and pushing in sync with the gears and pedals. Yet sometimes things go awry, parts break down, tires fail, chains come off of gears. In this free video guide to bicycle repair and maintenance, learn how to keep your bike in good riding shape, or fix it on the road, should the need arise. Lessons include how to fix a flat tire, install new hand grip...

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