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Truvativ Hussefelt Pedal Pedal Reviews. Product Description The TruVativ Hussefelt Pedals are strong and durable platform style pedals that are built to withstand the life of a freeride or downhill pedal. User Reviews Submitted by wheezee a Weekend Warrior from UK Date Reviewed: September 3, 2008 Strengths: Err.. Weaknesses: Like Oiled Ice when wet Bottom Line: No, honestly, they're great. For dust bowl conditions only. Expand full review >> Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Similar Products Used: Cheap rubbish, Time clipless Submitted by Skee from Suceava, Romania Date Reviewed: December 1, 2007 Strengths: Strong and low profile Weaknesses: They are not sealed properly, dirt easily gets inside and it requires a special for to dis ensemble. Not such a good choice Favorite Trail: Local Trails Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $30.00 Purchased At: Store from Bucharest Bike Setup: DiamondBack w/ Marzocchi Dirt Jam Pro Submitted by Karl a Downhiller from Brisbane Date Reviewed: September 30, 2006 Duration Product Used: 1 Year.

Truvativ Hussefelt Pedals. How To Maintain Your Mountain Bike For Peak Performance (Bicycle Maintenance) Andy Pearson of Dirt Devils shows VideoJug users how to maintain your mountain bike for peak performance. Keep your mountain bike in peak condition with VideoJug's help. Step 1: You will need 1 bike-mounted toolbag1 tyre lever set2 replacement inner tubes1 puncture kit1 chain splitterfew spare chain links1 folding Allen wrench and screwdriver set1 spoke adjuster1 shock pump1 spray bike lubricant1 bucket of warm soapy water1 combination bike brush1 wet rag1 dry cloth Step 2: Turn bike upside-down Firstly, take all the accessories, like your pump, lights and toolkit, off your bike. If your bike has V brakes, now release the brake cables. Now, to protect your grips and saddle, lay out an old towel or something similar on the ground.

Standing beside your bike, lean over it and grip the frame with your hands - one hand on the down tube at the front and the other hand on the seat post at the rear of the frame, then lift up the bike and turn it over. Step 3: Clean drive system Step 6: Check wheels. Workshop: How To Remove And Replace Disc Brake Pads. By Justin Loretz & George Ramelkamp | Wednesday, March 3, 2010 9.00am If your brakes are squealing more than normal, there's been a noticeable drop-off in power or you can hear a grinding noise when you pull the lever, chances are the pads need replacing.

This easy-to-follow guide will show you how to remove the pads from the brake calliper, check that they need replacing, and talk you through installing a new set. Ideally, pads should be checked every month to avoid damage to the rotors. 1 Remove calliper Most brands of disc pads are easier to change if you can hold the calliper in your hand, especially the front ones where the proximity to the fork leg can cause issues getting your fingers into the right places. 2 Remove circlip Hope and Avid both use a circlip or safety wire to keep the retaining pin in position. 3 Remove the pin Some of the retaining pins screw in (Magura, Avid, Shimano) while others are press-fit (Hope). 4 Remove old pads 5 Inspect pads 6 Choose replacement pads.

Mountain Bike Maintenance. Park Tool Co. » ParkTool Blog. Close Roll over the menu to the left to find the area of your bike that needs attention.Click on the menu option to see great articles that can help you.