Bicycles/Maintenance and Repair

thumb|centre|700px|A diagram listing parts of a bicycle Bicycles throughout the world are made with standardized, interchangeable parts. Unlike many modern products, the technology used in bicycles is simple enough to allow many riders to repair their own vehicles with a minimum of effort. For any cyclist, bicycle maintenance is a particularly useful skillset to acquire. Every skill learned in this area—no matter how simple or complex—can aid in keeping your bike in good working order, save you money, and make the difference between pushing your bike home or riding it. Contents 400px|thumb|right|More bike stands please… Appendix Chains Setting chain length Chain sizes Chain cleaning and lubrication Checking a chain for wear Removing a bicycle chain Mending a broken chain Installing a new chain Chain rings Bottom brackets Bottom bracket overhaul Brakes Adjusting Rim Brakes Coaster brakes Cables and Housings Cleaning parts Cranks Derailleurs Front-derailleur adjustment Rear-derailleur adjustment Frames Freewheels & cassettes Gear-changing Dimensions: Tables with gear shifting data. Glossary Handlebars & stems Headsets Headset overhaul Hubs Cleaning and repacking a hub Maintenance schedules Pedals Removing pedals Saddles & seatposts Shifters Rapidfire shifter lubrication – (i.e. Shimano A20) SRAM Gripshift 3.0 'comp' Cable Replacement Suspension Front suspension lubrication Tools & supplies Wheels & Tires Building a wheel Replace a broken spoke Fixing a flat (AKA a puncture) Inflating Tires Truing a wheel (adjusting rims so that they don't appear to wobble as the wheels spin) Fitting and Repair for Tubeless Ready Tyre on to Tubeless Ready Rim es:Manual de la bicicleta fr:Mécanique vélo it:Riparazione della bicicletta fi:Polkupyörän huolto ja korjaus