How To Install Claris Shifters On an MTB (practical tips)
A while back I asked myself - what would be the cheapest way to add brake-shifters (the type of shifters found on road bikes) to an MTB? My instinctive reaction…
The Compatibility Of 12-speed Chains And 11-speed Chainrings
Unless the 12-speed in question has a highly custom architecture and is designed for a very specific drivetrain, it should operate on an acceptable level with an 11-speed chainring. The…
Combining an Ultegra Chain and a Tiagra Cassette (hidden knowledge)
The compatibility between a chain and a cassette depends primarily on the number of speeds that each of them is designed for. Since chains and cassettes are considered consumables (in…
Shimano Altus Parts On a Road Bike? A Good Combination or Maybe Not So Much?
This derailleur has served me well. Shimano Altus is an underrated group set. I have it on my hardtail, and it has operated just fine for 10-15000 kilometers. The only…
Combining Tiagra Shifters With an Ultegra Rear and Front Derailleur Like a Pro
Good news. Tiagra shifters can be combined with Ultegra's mech. Rear Compatibility Tiagra 4500 rear shifters are compatible with Ultegra's 10-speed rear derailleurs. Tiagra 4600 rear shifters can work with…
Tiagra Shifters + a GRX Derailleur? Good Combination or Maybe Not So Much?
Tiagra and GRX make for a mean duo, but many dependencies have to be taken into consideration, or else the combo won't produce good results. Below I have summarized the…
Shimano Sora Parts On a Gravel Bike? Genius or Not?
Super summary: Sora is a very good choice for a budget gravel bike. It's sufficiently tough, affordable, and compatible with MTB parts. To learn more, keep reading. In descending order,…
Matching Shimano Sora Shifters with Tiagra Derailleurs
Sora shifters can be used with a Tiagra derailleur from the 4500 and 4600 series because 9 and 10-speed Shimano rear road derailleurs have the same rear shift ratio (1.7:1).The…
The Compatibility Of Shimano Sora and Alivio
Rear derailleur and Rear ShifterShimano Sora's rear derailleurs and shifters are compatible with those of Shimano Alivio because both are 9-speed group sets from Shimano. Before the appearance of 10/11/12-speed…
Analyzing The Compatibility Of TRP Brakes And SRAM Rotors (concise explanation)
SRAM rotors are compatible with TRP brakes only when the following requirements are satisfied: The rotor's diameter should be the correct size for the brake calipers. The rotor's thickness shouldn't…