Jonas Jackel
Owner, Huckleberry Bicycles
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Co-authored Articles (46)
How to
Replace a Bike Hub
If your bike feels wobbly, stiff, or unsteady, there may be a problem with the hub components. The hub is the metal tube going through the middle of the wheel that houses the moving parts. Installing a completely new hub...
How to
Raise Road Bike Handlebars
The position of your handlebars will dictate your posture. Handlebars that are too low can make you uncomfortable as you ride. Luckily, raising your handlebars is easy as long as you know what you’re doing. First, you'...
How to Teach an Adult to Ride a Bicycle
Help an adult ride a bike for the first time Many people think if they didn’t learn to ride a bike as a child, they never will. Luckily, this isn’t the case, and teaching an adult to ride a bike doesn’t have to be ...
How to
Break a Chain
Whether you own a bike or simply work with chains a lot, there will probably come a time at some point where you’ll need to break a chain in order to remove and repair it. If you’re trying to break a bike chain, you ...
How to
Adjust a Shimano Front Derailleur
Any Shimano cyclist knows how frustrating it is to be unable to shift gears just as you are coming to an important point of your ride. The culprit is more often than not a maladjusted front derailleur. When the front der...
How to
Take the Pedals Off a Bike
Remove and replace bike pedals with ease using our guideIf you want to upgrade or replace your pedals, you'll need to take them off first. Doing so is fairly simple as long as you know what kind of pedals you have. First...
How to
Measure a Bicycle Frame Size
If you’re looking to buy a new bicycle or are planning to sell one that you’ve had sitting in the garage, you need to know the size of the bike’s frame. Measuring a bike before you buy one will allow you to purchas...
How to
Adjust Disc Brakes on a Bike
Disc brakes are one of the most common types of brakes found on bicycles. This style of brake has 2 pads that press on either side of the wheel’s rotor (a flat, perforated metal disc) to slow down the bike. Disc brakes...
How to Size Your Bottom Bracket
Learn how to measure a bottom bracket’s length, width, and diameter A bottom bracket refers to the cylindrical axle assembly that connects your pedal’s crank arms to your bike. Bottom brackets connect to the bike usi...
How to
Fix a Bicycle Tire Puncture
All kinds of things can puncture your bicycle tire when you’re out on a ride. A puncture hole is an inconvenience, but fortunately, it’s easy to fix with the right tools and tricks. First, remove the tire and locate ...
How to
Turn Bike Handlebars Sideways
If you ride your bike often enough, you can get a sense of when the steering is off. It happens when the handlebars shift out of alignment, but it’s a simple correction you can do on your own to make your ride more com...
How to
Adjust Hydraulic Bicycle Brakes
Hydraulic brakes are commonly found on high-quality mountain bikes. They use a set of metal calipers to press the brake pads against the rotor whenever you squeeze the brake lever on the handlebars. While some repairs, s...
How to
Remove Rust from a Bike
A rusty bike can turn an enjoyable ride into a bumpy mess or ruin your bike's overall shine. Don't take your bike to a professional for rust removal: in most case, you can remove bike rust yourself. Depending on the seve...
How to
Replace Bike Bearings
Wheel bearings on a bike help reduce friction and keep the wheels spinning smoothly. If your bike feels rough or shaky, then you may need to replace the bearings. This job requires some time and special tools, so pay clo...
How to Make a Bike Stand: Step-by-Step Instructions
Learn how to make a DIY bike stand out of woodThere’s nothing more frustrating than trying to work on your bike while it’s sitting on its kickstand or against the wall. It makes it hard to focus on what you’re doin...
How to
Replace a Road Bike Gear Cable
Cables run from the shifters in a road bike’s handlebars to the derailleur so you can easily change between the gears. However, the cables in your bike can get dirty or frayed over time, making it more difficult for yo...
How to
Go Faster on a Bicycle
Once you’ve mastered basic bike riding techniques, you might be ready to get up your riding speed. Whether you just want to get places faster or you want to ride your bike competitively, there are some different method...
How to
Install a Bike Saddle
While your bike probably came with a stock saddle, it may feel uncomfortable to sit on if you go on a long ride. Luckily, many bike stores sell after-market saddles with additional support so you don’t get sore, and yo...
How to
Fix Bike Gear Wire
Any type of bike that has gears has two gear cables that run from the shifters to the gear mechanisms on each wheel. Over time, your gear wires can wear out and present problems like fraying or rusting. If you notice the...
How to
Take Stickers Off a Bike
Stickers and decals are pretty standard for a lot of bikes and motorcycles, but they can become an eyesore after a while. Some stickers may be a bit more stubborn than others, but you can get any adhesive off your bike w...
