My Comparison Of 11-28 and 11-34 Cassettes
This article compares the advantages and disadvantages of 11-28 and 11-34 cassettes. Let's get into it. The Advantages of 11-34 Cassettes 11-34 (11-speed cassette) 1. Lower Gear Range The strongest…
Sturmey Archer vs. Shimano Nexus Hubs (my detailed comparison)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of Sturmey Archer and Shimano Nexus internal gear hubs. Introduction Sturmey Archer and Shimano Nexus are the two most popular mid-range internal gear…
Drop Bars vs. Riser Bars (my detailed comparison)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of drop bars and riser bars. Pista Drop on a Fixie Drop Bars Drop bars are road bikes' default handlebars. They provide multiple…
Bullhorn Handlebars vs. Risers (a detailed comparison)
This post compares the advantages of bullhorn handlebars and riser bars. Bullhorn handlebars The name of bullhorn bars comes from their shape resembling the horns of a charging bull. Bullhorn…
Titanium vs. Steel Quick-release Skewers (my detailed comparison)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of titanium and steel quick-release skewers. Weight The main advantage of titanium components is that they can be lighter because titanium has approximately…
Internal vs. External Cam Quick-release Skewers (my comparison & analysis)
This post discusses the differences between quick-release skewers using an internal and an external cam mechanism to mount the wheel to the bike's dropouts. What is a cam? A cam…
BMX Talk: Plastic vs. Metal Pegs (my comparison & analysis)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of plastic and metal BMX pegs. The Advantages of Plastic BMX Pegs Plastic BMX Pegs Smooth Sliding On Coping and Ledges Plastic pegs…
Quick-release Skewers vs. Thru-Axles (my comparison & analysis)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of quick-release skewers and thru-axles. The Advantages of Quick-release Skewers Cheaper and Widely Available The Italian racer Tullio Campagnolo invented the quick-release skewer…
The Peculiar Differences Between Quick-release Skewers and Bolt-On Axles
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of quick-release skewers and bolt-on axles. The Advantages of Quick-release Skewers Fast Wheel Removal and Installation The main advantage of quick-release skewers is…
32mm vs. 34mm Fork Stanchions (my comparison & analysis)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 32 and 34mm fork stanchions. The Advantages of 32mm Stanchions Lighter All things being equal (length, material, quality...etc.), stanchions with a 32mm…