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?
derailleurs-shifters-index
Videos related to shifting – derailleurs and shifters.
Cable and housing swap – and tool review announcement
Announcing and explaining my review policy, for an upcoming tool review series. Replacing (installing new) brake and shifter housing and cables. Adjusting brakes and shifters/derailleurs. Wrapping handlebar tape on (curved) flat bars.
Shimano shifter and brake housing 2-year experiment
id: 1253
Shimano Nexus hub with an Alfine shifter
Showing how a Shimano Nexus gear hub can work with a Shimano Alfine shifter
Friction Shifters Explained
What on Earth are friction shifters? How do they work? What are their pros and cons?
Fine-tuning a Shimano electronic shifter
How to fine-tune an e-bike (pedelec) Shimano electronic shifter?
id: 1188
Pairing Shimano 11speed MTB cassette with a road groupset
A Shimano 11-speed MTB cassette working fine with Shimano 11-speed shifter and rear derailleur (with a hanger-extender, like Wolf-Tooth made ones).
id: 0048
Problems preventing you from EVER tuning your derailleurs properly
You just can’t tune your shifters and derailleurs to work properly? These are some of the things that could be preventing you from doing it right.
Bicycle derailleur tuning academy
How to perfectly tune your shifters and derailleurs? A long, in detail, step-by-step tutorial with explanations.
How to route shifter and brake cables and housting.
How to PROPERLY shift gears on a bicycle?
How to properly shift gears on a bicycle – regardless of whether you have a double, a triple, or a 1x drivetrain/cranks!
Turning a multi-speed bicycle into a single-speed one – basics explained
How to convert a multi-speed bicycle into a single-speed (or a fixie)?
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