Integrating a Road Bike Chain In a Mountain Bike Setup The Right Way
Condensed Info: A road bike chain can be used on a mountain bike as long as it's long enough and matches the number of speeds on the cassette/freewheel. In general,…
What If I Tell You That MTB Pedals Can Fit On a Road Bike?
Road and mountain bike pedals designed for adults have the same pedal thread (9/16” x 20 TPI). As a result, you can easily swap pedals between bikes. There's nothing wrong…
The Compatibility of 27.5-inch Wheels and 26-inch Frames
It's possible to install 27.5-inch wheels on a 26-inch frame if there's enough clearance, and the bike uses disc brakes. The conversion limits the width of the tires and could…
The Compatibility of 24-inch Bikes and 26-inch Wheels
Description of the Situation: You’re wondering whether 26-inch wheels will fit on a 24-inch frame and fork that you already have. Most 24-inch bikes are too small and narrow to…
160mm vs. 180mm Rotors (yet another detailed comparison)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 160mm and 180mm disc brake rotors. The Advantages of 180mm Rotors 1. Greater Stopping Power 180mm rotors are larger and require the…
Integrating Road Cranks In an MTB – Possible or Pointless?
Description of the Situation: 1. You have a mountain bike that you would like to turn into a road machine by installing a set of slick tires and increasing the…
Don’t Try To Integrate a BMX Seat Into a Mountain Bike System
Condensed info: Modern BMX bikes use pivotal seats. To install such a seat on a mountain bike, you will have to replace the existing MTB seat post with a dedicated…
A Guide To Installing BMX Pedals On a Standard MTB (many details and photos)
Description Of The Situation: 1. You prefer platform pedals for mountain bike riding. 2. You appreciate the look, durability, and performance of BMX pedals and want to install a pair…
What You Need To Know When Installing Panniers On a Carbon Bike (Simple Explanation)
Description Of The Situation You have a carbon bike that you use for recreational racing and/or luggage-free riding. You want to add utility to the bicycle by installing panniers. You're…
The Compatability of BMX Stems and Mountain Bikes
It's possible to install a BMX stem on an MTB if the handlebars have a 22.2mm clamp-on diameter. Requirements for Installing a BMX Stem On an MTB A BMX stem…