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Bottom Brackets (BBs)
- Bottom Brackets Theory -
Assessment of BBs
Initial Assessment
Replace or Repair
Mechanics of BBs
The Mechanics of the System
Components
Spindle Lengths
Q Factor
Cup Threads
Types of BBs
BMX BBs
Cartridge BBs
Adjustable/Open BB
Outboard Bearing BB
Eccentric BBs
BB30
- Bottom Brackets Tasks -
01: Adjusting an Open/Loose Bearing BB Unit
02: Removal of a BB
Crank Removal: Removing the Cotterpin
Crank Removal: Cotterless Systems
Crank Removal: Outboard BB System
Crank Removal: BB30 Systems
Crank Removal: BMX
Removal of BB Units: Loose/Open Bearing
Removal of BB Units: Cartridge/Inboard
Removal of BB Units: Eccentric BB
Removal of BB Units: Outboard BB
Removal of BB Units: BB30 System
Removal of BB Units: BMX
03: Seized Bottom Brackets
04: Degreasing & Cleaning
Loose/Open Adjustable BB Unit
Cartridge Bearing Units
Other BB Types
05: Drifting Cartridge Bearing Races
06: Installation of Bearings
Sealed Bearings
Press Fit Bearings
07: Tapping the Threads
08: Facing a BB Shell
09: Installing a new BB Unit
Open/Loose Bearing Type
Cartridge/Sealed (Inboard) Type
Eccentric BB Types
Outboard BB Types
BB30
BMX Units
Brakes
Brakes Theory-
Assessment Of Brakes
Initial Assessment
Replace or Repair
Mechanics of Brakes
Mechanics of the System
Components
Types of Brakes
Brakes
Levers
Cables
- Brakes Tasks -
01: Servicing
Lubing Cables
Servicing Brake Blocks and Disks
Servicing Studs
Servicing Rotors
Cable Stretch
Replacing Cartridge Brake Pads
Servicing Calipers
Servicing Hub Brakes
02: Replacing Brake Pads
Caliper Brakes
Cantilever Brakes
V-Brakes
Cable Disc Brakes
BMX U Brakes
Rod Brakes
03: Removing Brake Calipers
Quick Release Systems
Cantilever and V-Brakes
Caliper Brakes
Cable Disc Brakes
BMX U Brakes
04 Fitting Brake Calipers
Cantilever and V-Brakes
Caliper Brakes
Cable Disc Brakes
BMX U Brakes
Quick Release Systems
05 Removing and Fitting Rotors
Centre Lock
6 Bolt
06 Setting Up Levers
Drop Bar Levers
Straight Bar Levers
Lever Reach
Fitting Cross Top Levers
07 Routing Cables
Measuring Cable Length
Cable Housing Preparation
Drop Bar -Routing Through a Dual and Single Pivot
Drop Bar - Routing Through Cantilever Brakes
Straight Bar - Routing Through Lever
Straight Bar - Routing Through Cantilever Brake
Straight Bar - Routing Through V Brake
Straight Bar - Routing Through BMX U BrakeBrake
Straight Bar - Routing Through Cable Disc Brake
Straight bar - Routing Through a Hub Brake
Routing Through Cross Top Levers
08 Bar Tape
Removing Bar Tape
Fitting Bar Tape
09 Cable Tension and Setting Brakes
Fitting a Straddle
Tensioning a Road Brake - Single Pivot
Tensioning a Road Brake - Dual Pivot
Tensioning a Cantilever Brake - Old School
Tensioning a Cantilever Brake - Contemporary
Tensioning a BMX U Brake
Tensioning a Cable Disc Brake
Tensioning a V Brake
Tensioning a Rod Brake
Tensioning a Hub Brake
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- Bottom Brackets Theory -
Assessment of BBs
Initial Assessment
Replace or Repair
Mechanics of BBs
The Mechanics of the System
Components
Spindle Lengths
Q Factor
Cup Threads
Types of BBs
BMX BBs
Cartridge BBs
Adjustable/Open BB
Outboard Bearing BB
Eccentric BBs
BB30
- Bottom Brackets Tasks -
01: Adjusting an Open/Loose Bearing BB Unit
02: Removal of a BB
Crank Removal: Removing the Cotterpin
Crank Removal: Cotterless Systems
Crank Removal: Outboard BB System
Crank Removal: BB30 Systems
Crank Removal: BMX
Removal of BB Units: Loose/Open Bearing
Removal of BB Units: Cartridge/Inboard
Removal of BB Units: Eccentric BB
Removal of BB Units: Outboard BB
Removal of BB Units: BB30 System
Removal of BB Units: BMX
03: Seized Bottom Brackets
04: Degreasing & Cleaning
Loose/Open Adjustable BB Unit
Cartridge Bearing Units
Other BB Types
05: Drifting Cartridge Bearing Races
06: Installation of Bearings
Sealed Bearings
Press Fit Bearings
07: Tapping the Threads
08: Facing a BB Shell
09: Installing a new BB Unit
Open/Loose Bearing Type
Cartridge/Sealed (Inboard) Type
Eccentric BB Types
Outboard BB Types
BB30
BMX Units