5 Reasons Why Bottom Bracket Upgrades Are Often Pointless
Despite all the noise and hype, the reality is that bottom-bracket upgrades are a bit overrated, to put it mildly. Below are 5 reasons why it's not worth investing in…
Most Quick-Release Hubs Are Not Compatible With Thru-axles
Standard quick-release hubs cannot be converted to thru-axles. Some wheels have expensive "hybrid" hubs that can go from quick-release to thru-axles and vice versa by replacing the end caps. It's…
The Magic Behind The Self-Tightening Capabilities of Bicycle Pedals
Bike pedals self-tighten as the rider pedals. This is accomplished via the strategic choice of thread direction on the pedal axles. The drive-side pedal tightens clockwise while the non-drive-side pedal…
Greasing Quick-release Skewers The Right Way
It's fine to grease/lubricate quick-release skewers, but it's not mandatory, especially if you remove the bike's wheels fairly often. The Advantages Of Lubricating a Quick-release Skewer 1. Prevent Corrosion Skewers…
Read This If Your Bike Refuses To Pedal Backward
Description Of The Problem: When the rider spins the pedals backward, after a partial rotation, the chain pulls the derailleur forward, and the pedals can't be rotated anymore. Usually, this…
Troubleshooting Immobile Bike Pedals
Description of the Problem: When the rider tries to spin the pedals, they either don't move at all or do so with great difficulty. In some cases, there could be…
Read This If Your Bike Gears Are Sliping On Ascents
Description of the Problem: When the rider is exerting a lot of effort uphill (usually out of the saddle), the chain slips involuntarily and switches to a different gear even…
Analyzing The Compatibility Of 700×35 Tubes And 700×32 Tires
Mini Info Bomb: In most cases, a 700x35 inner tube can be successfully coupled with a 700x32 tire. That said, there are some downsides to using an inner tube wider…
Can I Use a 700×28 Tube In A 700×25 Tire?
Condensed Answer: Technically, a 700x28 inner tube can be used with a 700x25 tire. However, the extra size of the tube makes the installation of the inner tube and respectively…
When The Front Derailleur Doesn’t Move Sufficiently…
Description of the Problem When the rider tries to shift onto the largest cog, the front derailleur doesn't move sufficiently to make the transition. As a result, the cyclist cannot…