Tech & How To at Urban Velo

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Tech & How To

Here are some of the technical features from the zine, collected on one page for your convenience.

• How To Use Your Lock Properly

• Broken Derailleur Wire (Rear)

• How To Patch A Tube

• DIY Double Toe Straps

• How To Wrap Your Bar Tape

• The Truth About Track Bike Geometry

• How To Tension Your Singlespeed Chain

• Use A Bell / Cheap Locking Skewers

• Tool-Free Tire Removal

• Winter Survival Guide

• Dress For Success

• Adjusting a Rear Derailleur

• How to Install a Front Brake

• Wheelbuilding 101

• Maximum Insertion

• DIY Truing Stand

• Bicycle Threading 101

• Bike Chain Stretch

• Headset Adjustments

• Fixed Gear Skid Marks

• Rear Blinkie Light Theory

• How to use a Chain Tool

• Winter Footwear Solutions

• How-To Tie & Solder Spokes

• The Rotafix Method