Can You Put a 12-speed Cassette On a 10-speed Hub? (fast answer)
There are two requirements for a cassette to be compatible with a particular hub The splines of the hub should match the cutout on the cassette. If that condition is…
Can You Put a 9-speed Cassette On an 8-speed Hub?
Short answer: A 9-speed Shimano or SRAM cassette can be installed on a 9-speed Shimano or SRAM hub right away. A 9-speed Campagnolo cassette cannot be installed on an 8-speed…
Can I Use a 9-speed Derailleur With an 11-speed Cassette?
The factors that determine whether a 9-speed derailleur will be compatible with an 11-speed cassette are: The derailleur's rear shift ratio. The derailleur's total capacity. Understanding Rear Shift Ratios Modern…
Can an 11-speed Derailleur Work With a 12-speed Cassette and Shifter?
Two factors determine whether an 11-speed derailleur is compatible with a 12-speed cassette and shifter: The derailleur rear shift ratio The derailleur's total capacity Understanding Derailleur Rear Shift Ratio Apart…
Will a 10-speed Chain Work On an 8-speed Cassette?
Condensed Answer: A 10-speed chain can technically work with an 8-speed cassette, but the dimensions of the chain are not ideal. Both the inner and the outer width of the…
Can You Use a 12-Speed Chain on a 10-Speed Cassette? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: A 12-speed chain can operate with a 10-speed cassette. The only exception are Shimano's new 12-speed chains. Those don't mix well with 10-speed chainrings. Understanding Chain Width A…
Can You Put 27.5″ Wheels On a 26″ Fork? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: A 26" fork with long legs may accept a 27.5" wheel. However, the change may require the user to replace the tire with a slimmer one to reduce…
DU Bearings vs. Ball Bearings (Comparison & Analysis)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of DU bearings and standard ball bearings. What are DU bearings? DU bearings/bushings are a hollow cylinder (sleeve) that rotates around an axle.…
Let’s Compare Sealed and Unsealed BMX Hubs
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of sealed and unsealed BMX hubs. The Advantages Of Sealed Hubs Protected Bearings As the name suggests, a sealed hub has sealed bearings.…
Is It Crazy To Combine a 28mm Tire and a 25mm Rim? (maybe)
If a rim has a 25mm internal width, then it's too wide for a 28mm tire by conventional standards. If the 25mm measurement refers to the external/total width of the…