Fitting a 170mm Fork On a 160mm Frame – Crazy or Not?
A 170mm fork can be installed on a 160mm bike when the head tube is strong enough to handle the additional stress. If that condition isn't met, the frame warranty…
Fitting a 170mm Fork On a 150mm MTB
A fork with 170mm of travel can be installed on a bike that originally has a model with 150mm of travel only when the head tube is strong enough to…
The Compatibility of 160mm Forks And 150mm Frames
In most cases, a frame that can handle 150mm of travel can operate with 160mm. That said, the difference in travel is too small for the switch to have a…
Will a 160mm Fork Work On a 120mm Hardtail
A 160mm fork can be installed on a 120mm hardtail only when the head tube is strong enough to endure the additional stress coming from the extra length. If the…
Will a 160mm Fork Damage a 140mm Frame
A fork with 160mm of travel can be installed on a 140mm bike only when the head tube is strong enough to handle the additional 20mm.If that condition isn't met,…
The Secret To Combining Dura-Ace Chains With Ultegra
Condensed Answer: A Dura-Ace chain is compatible with Ultegra drivetrains when each is designed for the same number of gears. In other words, it's recommended to use an 11-speed chain…
The Secret To Combining Shimano 105 Cassettes With Ultegra
Condensed Answer: Shimano 105's 11-speed road cassettes are compatible with the 11-speed Ultegra series (R8000 & 6800). Shimano 105's 10-speed road cassettes are compatible with the 10-speed Ultegra series (6700).…
Oval Chainrings and Dirt Jumpers
Technically, it's possible to install an oval chainring on a dirt jumper, but this choice comes with downsides such as uneven chain tension, and makes little sense when it comes…
Combining a SRAM X5 Shifter With a Shimano Derailleur
Condensed Answer: SRAM X5's rear shifters are designed for 9 and 10-speeds. The cable pull and rear shift ratio of SRAM's rear 9 and 10-speed MTB products do not match…
Analyzing the Compatibility Of Dura-Ace 9100 and 9000
Condensed Answer: Dura-Ace 9000 and 9100 are 11-speed road group sets by Shimano. As a result, the shifters have matching cable pulls, and the derailleurs have identical rear shift ratios.…