Missing Link School

Last time on thee at home Bike Overhaul course Calvin showed us how to identify which type of crank and BB system you have on your bike. This video is about how to remove the most common crank type the 3 piece crank. 90% of the bikes on the road and trail use this system so this is the first one we will look at. Enjoy.

Crank Removal and Installation - Three Piece Crankset (Square Spindle, ISIS, Octalink) How to remove and install a three-piece crank on a bike, including ISIS Drive, Shimano® Octalink®, and traditional square-type spindle arms.Questions or comm...

We are now about 1/3rd of way through the Bike Overhaul class for COVID19 shut ins. The next step is to overhaul and properly adjust you cranks an BB and the first part of that is to identify just what type of crank and BB you have on your bike. Then you can them figure out what type of tools and procedure you need to remove them. Here once again is Park Tool's spokes model Calvin to walk you though the several different types for you. Enjoy the video and keep the rubber side down.

Crank Type Identification How to identify which style of crank is on your bike. You will be guided to the corresponding crank removal and installation video if it exists in our colle...

This is the last and most important step in overhauling your hub: the final adjustment. If you get this right the hub will spin great and the wheel will roll faster. Enjoy the video.

Calvin's Feast Part 3: The Hub Adjustment | Tech Tuesday #161 Calvin is reaching the end of his feast! All that's left on the table is the hub adjustment. Can Calvin get it al dente the way he likes it?Questions or comm...

Due to COVID-19 we still cannot teach classes at the Missing Link. However, in lieu of having real classes here is Calvin from Park Tool with a another video to help you along the road. This is the most common repair you will ever have to do on your bike and the one that people have the trouble with. Even if you have done this a 100 times there are some great tips in this clip. Enjoy the video and keep the rubber side down

How to Fix a Flat Tire on a Bicycle This video will give you a basic overview of how to repair a flat tire on a bike, including how to remove the wheel, replace the inner tube, and put it all b...

Well unfortunately due to current wold events we cannot teach any classes at the time. For all of you out there unable to get out of the house right now your bike has become the main way to keep fit and with riding more comes the maintenance end of things. So here is the first step in bike maintenance brought to you by the man, the myth, the legend Calvin Jones from Park Tool. This may seem like a rather insignificant step, but it is the first thing you do when tuning up a bike and one of the most important. Not only does a clean bike run better it is also much more efficiently allowing you to ride farther and faster. Enjoy the video and keep the rubber side down.

How to Wash a Bike How to wash every component on a bicycle, from the chain and drivetrain to the wheels to the frame. Questions or comments? Leave them below! See all our repa...