- This originated in the Reddit Bikewrench FAQ
Two excellent general resources are:
The index below mostly links to the Reddit pages but will be edited to link here as pages are added here. File formats can be converted using https://www.freefileconvert.com/md-wiki
Tires[]
- Trouble getting a tire on or off.
- How to buy the right size tire.
- Is this tire still safe to ride?
- Frequent flats
- Tubeless Conversion Tips
I Broke my Derailleur Hanger[]
- What is a derailleur hanger for?
- An incomplete list of online derailleur hanger suppliers.
- Installing the new hanger.
- Even new hangers may need alignment to achieve perfect shifting. This is particularly important the higher the number of gears on the cassette.
- Repairing frames with fixed hangers
Getting stuff apart when things go wrong[]
- Removing a screw with a stripped head.
- Stuck seatpost (or stem).
- A novel thru axle removal technique
Conversions and compatibilty[]
- 1X conversions.
- Drop/flat bar conversions.
- Brake lever/caliper compatibility.
- [Shifter/derailleur/cassette compatibility] (https://www.reddit.com/r/bikewrench/wiki/drivetrainmix).
- Chain length.
- Bottom Bracket/Crankset compatability
Troubleshooting[]
- Why is my brand new chain skipping more than the old one did?
- Contaminated disk brake pads/rotor.
Getting started[]
- What tools do I need to get started? Should I buy a kit? Here's one discussion
- Which should I learn to do first?
- I want to fix up an old bike. Where do I start?
Assessing damage and condition[]
- Is this cog/chainring worn out?
- Is my chain worn?
- Can a local welder repair my aluminum frame?
- Is this dent/gouge in my frame/fork a concern and can it be fixed?
Where can I get X?[]
Frame Repair and Painting Services[]
Other Resources[]
- r/bicycling wiki maintenance introduction
- GCN's maintenance video playlist
- RJ the bike guy on Youtube
- r/chainwaxing