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Park Tool: How to Replace Flat Handlebar Bicycle Grips

This video has everything you need to know to remove and install flat bar grips, whether they be lock-on style or a traditional friction fit. We'll walk through the basics and throw in a few tips as well.

Park Tool: How to Replace a Bicycle Disc Brake Rotor

This video will outline disc brake rotor replacement for both 6-bolt and center-lock (lockring) systems, as well as 6-bolt-to-center-lock adapters. These procedures are the same for both mechanical and hydraulic systems.

Park Tool: How to Align a Hydraulic Disc Brake on a Bike

A rubbing disc brake is a common problem, and even the slightest rub which might not really be slowing you down, can still be annoying. Regardless of the brand or model, this video will help you get rid of that pesky rub.

How to Upgrade Your Mountain Bike: Our Favorite Affordable Upgrades

Whether you’ve just bought a new mountain bike or are looking to breathe new life into an old trusted steed, upgrading key areas of your bike setup can make your bike lighter, faster, more confidence inspiring, and more fun. But, upgrades to your bike don’t have to cost an arm and leg to get a hefty bump in performance. We’ve put together a quick guide of affordable upgrades with big results.

How To Install A Tube

Whether you clock in 300 miles a week or 3 miles a month, it only takes a single thorn, glass shard, nail or any other sharp foreign object to cause a flat tire. In actuality, the term “flat tire” is not accurate (unless your tires are tubeless), but rather a “flat tube.” You should know that though experiencing a punctured tube mid-ride is no doubt a buzz-kill, it is an inevitable part of riding a bike, and if it hasn’t happened to you yet, at some point it will. Don’t fret. When the time comes (again), all it takes is a few simple tools and a little patience to get your ride back in commission. Watch as our head shop mechanic Seth, demonstrates how to remove and replace a tube.

How to Install Disc Brake Pads on Your Bike

If your disc brakes don’t seem to have the same bite that they used to, one potential reason could be that your pads have worn out. Don’t fret! Replacing your brake pads is a simple process that only takes a few minutes per wheel. This video tutorial will help you with this quick and simple bit maintenance to keep your stoppers running right with only a few basic tools and the correct pads for your brakes.