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What tool should I be using on this bottom bracket?
Belongs to a fairly basic kids bike. Bought second hand and was able to remove it using almost my fingers alone, with a little assistance from a flat head screwdriver.
After replacing the bearings, ...
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Bicycle crank is wobbly
My bicycle's crank is sorta wobbly - it tilts left or right, according to pressure applied to pedals.
How do I fix it? What tools do I need?
Video showing the wobble.
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Minimalist setup for a "travelling bike mechanic"?
I have very little living/working space of my own and so, in order to keep my personal bike in working order, I need to be able to transport "bike mechanic stuff" (e.g. tools, screws, cables, inner ...
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What is the necessary equipment on longer bike rides?
Let me provide some context to the question. I mostly cycle alone and cover distances in the range from 45 km to 65 km; depending on the route, these rides last from less than 2 hours to well over 4 ...
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What's in this patch kit?
I have a patch kit (from Bike Hand) and it includes:
Rubber solution
Metal rasp
Patches
Along with the aforementioned supplies there are two small rubber tubes, hollow, and about 1cm long. What ...