Jim Langley's Bicycle Beat

This blog complements Jim Langley's bicycle website. As a longtime bicycle mechanic, cycling author and former Bicycling Magazine tech editor, I get bike baskets full of email. And, whether I'm providing repair help, classic bike info, buying tips, or sharing my bike news & views, you can follow along right here to join the fun. Good reading & riding! — Jim (Email me at jim@jimlangley.net)

Thursday, January 6, 2022

How to Install and Position Clipless Pedal Cleats

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It's a new year and right off my friend Tim asked the great question, " How do I position the cleats on my new shoes, Jim? "  ...
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Saturday, November 6, 2021

Two Videos for Fixing Bike Noises like Clicks, Ticks and Clunks!

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Here on these pages, I've offered many common and not so common bike noises and how I and you have fixed them. To go back in time and se...
Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Addendum to Premiere of How To Build Bike Wheels Video

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Real quick, since this confused me - if you read my blog in your email, the videos will not display and play in emails.  Instead you'll ...
Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Premiere of my YouTube video How To Build Bicycle Wheels

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Cycling friends, If you're a YouTube fan, maybe you noticed that I'm trying my hand at filmmaking with some how-to's, product re...
Sunday, February 24, 2019

Rare Tools: Campagnolo Bicycle Assembling Stand

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The Holy Grail of Vintage Repair Stands Found! The following is all true as far as I have been able to determine... Debuting in their ...
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Sunday, December 30, 2018

Unboxing Park Tool's Amazing BX-3 Rolling Big Blue Bicycle Mechanic's Tool Box

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While not everyone needs a race mechanic's toolbox, I've gotten spoiled from using one as a pro mechanic at races and cycling events...
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Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Q&A: Dealing with disc brake rubbing and bent rotors

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A couple of questions about common disc brake issues came in recently. With discs on so many different bicycle types today, it's a good ...
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