RJ The Bike Guy Courses

Fixing and Overhauling a Free Fuji Nevada Mountain Bike

A hands-on overhaul of a weathered 2002 Fuji Nevada, including drivetrain replacement, rust cleanup, rear-wheel truing, and rear-hub service using mostly used parts.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bike Disc Brake Caliper Disassembly and Assembly - Avid BB7

Detailed guide on disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling an Avid BB7 mechanical disc brake caliper, including insights on its internal mechanism and maintenance tips.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Answer Manitou Three Fork Rebuild and Overhaul

Step-by-step guide to rebuilding an Answer Manitou 3 suspension fork, including disassembly, replacing elastomers, and reassembly. Learn how to restore performance to older mountain bike forks with this detailed tutorial.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Disc Brake Conversion and Upgrade on Mountain Bike

Step-by-step guide to converting V-brakes to disc brakes on a mountain bike, featuring Avid BB5 calipers and 160mm rotors. Includes tool recommendations and detailed installation process.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Answer Manitou 1 Fork Rebuild and Overhaul

Step-by-step guide to rebuilding an Answer Manitou 1 fork, including disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly. Learn how to restore performance to an old mountain bike suspension fork using a rebuild kit.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Fix a Slack Chain When Coasting or Backpedaling

Learn to fix a sticky freehub causing chain slack when coasting or backpedaling. Discover how to flush out old grease, clean, and relube the freehub for smooth operation on your bicycle.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Overhauling a 60-Year-Old Sturmey Archer 3-Speed Hub

Detailed guide on overhauling a vintage Sturmey Archer 3-speed hub, demonstrating disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly techniques for bicycle enthusiasts and restoration hobbyists.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Disassemble and Assemble a Rear Bike Derailleur

Step-by-step guide to disassembling, cleaning, lubricating, and reassembling a Shimano RD-5600 road bike rear derailleur, with insights applicable to similar models for effective bicycle maintenance.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Overhaul Sturmey-Archer TCW III 3-Speed Hub with Coaster Brake

Comprehensive guide to disassembling, cleaning, lubricating, and reassembling a vintage Sturmey-Archer TCW III 3-speed hub with coaster brake, demonstrating complete teardown and rebuild process.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Vintage Road Bike Upgrade: 6-Speed Freewheel to 8-Speed Cassette Conversion

Upgrade a vintage steel road bike from a six-speed freewheel to a modern cassette drivetrain, replacing wheels, controls, cables, and related components.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Overhaul, Clean, and Lubricate Sturmey-Archer 3-Speed AW Hub

Comprehensive guide to disassembling, cleaning, and rebuilding a Sturmey-Archer 3-speed AW hub, covering essential maintenance procedures for vintage bicycle enthusiasts and DIY mechanics.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Replacing RockShox Magnesium Suspension Fork with Rigid Fork - Bicycle Maintenance Tutorial

Learn step-by-step techniques for replacing a recalled RockShox Magnesium suspension fork with a rigid fork on a Bianchi Sika, including stripping, repainting, and installation procedures.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Square Taper Bottom Bracket Service - How to Overhaul, Remove, Clean, Install

Overhaul a vintage square taper bottom bracket by removing, disassembling, cleaning, lubricating, replacing bearings, and reassembling its components.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video