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…
Condensed answer: If the pump is designed for balls, it could lack the adapters needed for the Schrader and Presta valves found on bike tires. As a result, the pump…
This post compares the differences between 60TPI and 120TPI tires. What's TPI?TPI stands for Threads Per Inch and indicates the fineness of the material used for a tire's main body/skeleton/casing.…
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…
Description Of The Problem. When the rider inserts more effort, the spokes (usually those of the rear wheel) make a pinging sound. In some cases, the sound will disappear quickly…
Description of The Problem When the rider releases the brake lever after slowing down, the brake arms remain partially closed. The brake lever usually doesn't return to its original position…
Dense Info NuggetThe casing of a tire will stretch/expand after mounting the tire on a rim and inflating it. Most of the stretching occurs within the first 24 hours. The…
Condensed Info: There are three main reasons why a bike pedal won't screw in. First, you're trying to install the pedal on the wrong side (e.g., the right pedal on…
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…
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…