^ I've been tinkering around with my crossbike and referencing Park Tools website for DIY's. Their guides are great:
Park Tool Co. » ParkTool Blog
One thing thats hindering my ability to do real work is the lack of a bike stand... i have the mentality of "I rather buy something i can wear or use on the ride/bike" lol
There's only a handful of stuff we really need to know...
- tightening headset
- adjusting brakes
- adjust front and rear derailleurs
- replacing a tire / tube
- (replacing casette / chain)
Since no ones explained / taught me how it all works, I still don't fully understand what position the barrel adjusters should be in when doing a derailleur adjustment. should it be fully screwed in? out? which direction is in? which direction is out? what's it mean to be screwed in or out? LOL...