My notes regarding Shimano FH-M7110-B Microspline freehub service.
Left hand bearing ball size:
3.969 mm (5/32″) – 15 balls
like steerer bearings!?
Right hand bearing ball size:
4.762 mm (3/16″) – 13 balls
like old normal front hubs!
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Cycling and bicycle mechanic related videos
Loaded bike down bumpy hill – why not?
I tested my frame and camera mount stability using a known descent that is fast and bumpy without being deadly.
id: 1298
Workshop refuses your business – now what?
Why would a workshop refuse your business and what you could do about it? When is it not worth fixing?
id: 1297
Maximum safe (cornering) speed?
What is the maximum speed that you are safe to ride at?
id: 1295
How to start on a hill – off road (hack version)
How to re-start riding if yo’ve stopped on a hill, on loose ground.
id: 1293
Pedal cartridge bearing replacement
How I have punched out old pedal cartridge bearings, cleaned, lubricated, and pressed in new cartridge bearings. Bearing dimensions are 6x13x5 mm – two in each pedal. Locknut on the right pedal has the left-handed thread.
id: 1283
Quick & dirty spoke replacement
A quick way to replace a broken spoke without removing the tyre.
A longer version with more details:
How to replace a broken spoke – and should you?
Wheelbuilding basics:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/9276/bicycle-wheel-building-basics/
id: 1282
Asymmetrical bottom bracket
A creative way to adjust single-speed chain tension with vertical rear wheel dropouts – a bottom bracket that rotates.
id: 1281
Hydraulic Disc Brake Caliper Overhaul: Piston and Seal Replacement
This video covers the process of disassembling a hydraulic brake caliper to replace the pistons and seals. While the demonstration uses a Hayes Prime model, the principles apply to most hydraulic bicycle disc brakes.
id: 1274
How to replace a broken spoke – and should you?
How to determine if it makes sense to replace a broken spoke (or two) on a bicycle wheel. And how to quickly and easily replace it.
id: 1271
How to stop brake squeal
How to prevent brakes from squealing – disc and rim brakes.
Related video: https://www.bikegremlin.com/3497/brakes-101/
id: 1270
Brakes 101
General basics regarding brakes in general (disc and rim brakes) – rigidity, mechanical advantage, working principle etc.
id: 1269
Science behind the spokes – Bicycle wheel
Why are bicycle wheels made using spokes, and why are they laced the way they are? Do disc brakes put more load on the spokes? Good and poor wheel designs.
id: 1101
Ergotec PM-705N preload adjustment
I bought an Ergotec PM-705N Suspension Seatpost Ø 27.2mm / 350mm and wanted to adjust its spring preload.
The same as Contec CT Parallelogram SP-060
id: 1260
How to pump Presta and other valves – Relja explains
How to pump Presta (“French”), Schrader (“auto”), and Dunlop valves – explained by Relja (a.k.a. BikeGremlin).
PRESTA VALVES – RELJA EXPLAINS
id: 1259
Shimano shifter and brake housing 2-year experiment
I ran a two years-long experiment to test how Shimano shifter and brake housing endures the elements. Does it crack from the sun, does it rust from the rain and cold?
How to mount Topeak Spring Clip
How I’ve mounted my new Topeak Spring Clip on a Topeak Super Tourist (non-disc) rack without a spring.
The BEST Rear Rack for Panniers? Topeak Super Tourist DX – 10+ Years Tested!
Sharing my experience with Topeak “Super Tourist DX” rear rack for mounting bicycle panniers and luggage.
Shimano Silent Clutch service (overhaul)
Shimano Nexave FH-IM70 Silent Clutch freehub service (overhaul) – removing the roller brake
Faster than McLaren’s mechanics! :)
A fast (sped-up) video of a tyre and tube swap. Just for fun. 🙂
Robust and cheap to run bicycle?
What kind of bicycle to buy if you’re looking for a bike that is realiable, simple, and cheap to run? Cheap used bicycle choice? Using my New Albion “Privateer” and MTB Cycletech “Amar” frames as examples.
Cracked tyre casing and rot causing wheel WOBBLE!
How a cracked tyre sidewall can cause a wheel to run out of true. How to check if tyres are due for replacement.
Which headset cups dimension to buy?
How to figure out which headset cups (bicycle steerer bearings) to buy? What to measure? SHIS?
Should you rust-protect your steel frame (and how)?
Should you rust-protect your steel bicycle frame, and how? Rust converters and rust protection discussed.
Shimano FH-MT410-B 12-speed Microspline freehub overhaul and a rant :)
Overhauling (replacing the bearings) a modern Shimano 12-speed Microspline freehub ( FH-MT410-B) on an e-bike (pedelec). Discussing the 3-pawl freehub ratchet design.
id: 1226
What kind of wheels should you build/buy?
What does, and what doesn’t make sense when considering to buy or build wheels for your bicycle. How many spokes? What lacing pattern? And similar.
Should you face every frame’s BB shell?
How and why you should consider checking and facing your (metal frame) bottom bracket shell.
Things to avoid when buying a bicycle
A quick list of stuff you should avoid if you need a bicycle to serve you (not the other way round) – i.e. to make it robust and reliable, while being cheap to run.
Bicycle buying – what rocks, and what to avoid!
The pros and cons of various bicycle patents and components – i.e. what to choose if you want a durable, reliable, and cheap to run bicycle.
Hollowtech II safety check
How to easily do a regular Hollowtech II bottom bracket check to confirm it is good and avoid any accidents.
Slick, high-quality tyres are surprisingly FAST! :)
The difference that high-quality slick tyres can make in terms of speed (and even riding comfort).
A cycling industry rant
A brief discussion (rant) of nonsense cycling industry patents and parts – what makes more problems than it solves?
Mudguards in real, premium quality mud :)
A problem when riding with mudguards (“fenders”) in muddy off-road conditions. Wheels comletely blocked!
Worn rim-brake rim surface – CAUTION!
The danger of riding with rims worn by rim brakes past the safe wear point.
Bike tyre mounting direction DOESN’T MATTER! :)
Why (and when) does bicycle tyre mounting direction simply not matter? Is the tyre rotation direction just a cosmethic thing?
Saddle security HACK! :)
A simple (and cheap) hack to keep your bicycle’s saddle secure from theft. It works! 🙂
LEARN TO RIDE a bicycle in 5 MINUTES!
How to quickly and easily learn to ride a bicyle – in just one day (or five minutes if you like)!
How to safely start & stop with a bicycle
How to easily and safely get on and off a bicycle. A simple riding technique that many (new) cyclists need to learn.
How to cycle safely in cities and bicycle lanes
How to ride a bicycle safely in urban areas, with or without separate bicycle paths.
How to ride a bicycle in traffic – safely
How to safely ride a bicycle in (heavy) traffic. Lane positioning, signalling, and (how to avoid the) common risky scenarios.
Q&A 1 – Bicycles for heavy riders – aluminium, road bikes?
What kinds of bicycles are suitable for heavy riders – and some other questions and answers covered.
Cycling helmets 101 – how much do they really help?
What amount of protection can you realistically expect from a normal bicycle (cycling) helmet? How to adjust your risk assessment accordingly?
Busch + Müller LED dynamo lights demonstration
A brief demonstration of how bright the Busch + Müller LED dynamo bicycle lights are in the dark.
Best bicycle locks – recommendations
Recommendations and brief presentations of some high-quality, secure bicycle locks. How to lock your bike securely?
Abus GRANIT CityChain XPlus™ 1060/110 lock review
A presentation and a discussion of the pros and cons of the Abus GRANIT CityChain XPlus™ 1060/110 bicycle chain lock.
Connecting dynamo hubs to LED lights – theory
A wiring diagram and a theoretical explanation of the bicycle dynamo hub LED lights installation and connecting.
Dynamo hubs and LED lights for bicycles
Types and models of bicycle dynamo hubs – with their pros and cons. Types of bicycle (dynamo hub) lights and LED lights explained.
Safety when working with bicycles, and in general
How to be safe and protected when working (with bicycles or in general). Safety equipment, clothing, lighting, and safe procedures.
How to mount Abus Bordo 6500 bicycle frame bracket
A step-by-step tutorial on how to mount the Abus Bordo 6500 bicycle frame bracket.
Abus Bordo 6500 (Granit X-Plus) lock presentation
Abus Bordo 6500 (Granit X-Plus) lock presentation: what are its pros and cons, and what kind of locking options does it provide?
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