Can a BMX Serve as a “Wheelie Bike?”
Condensed Answer: Standard 20" BMX bikes are not ideal for performing classic wheelies. If you want a BMX strictly for long and clean wheelies, it's recommended to get a model…
The True Reason Why BMX Bikes Are Equipped With Shockingly Small Wheels
Condensed Info: BMX bikes rely on small (20-22") wheels for extra strength, maneuverability, acceleration, and nimbleness. The Advantages of Smaller Wheels Strength When all parameters are equal (e.g., materials, construction…
Why Do BMX Bikes Have Small Sprockets? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: Modern freestyle BMX bikes have a smaller front sprocket for faster acceleration and increased frame-to-ground clearance. The smaller sprocket reduces the chances of shin hits too. Gear Ratio…
Dissecting The Surprisingly Intense Hate Of Dedicated Cyclists For E-Bikes
Some cyclists show animosity towards e-bikes for the following reasons: 1. A crutch One of the bicycle's unique qualities is that the rider is also the engine of the machine…
Brass vs. Aluminum Spoke Nipples (wheel-building secrets)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of brass and aluminum spoke nipples. The Advantages Of Brass Nipples Lower Chances Of Galvanic Corrosion The main advantage of brass is that…
26-inch Wheels Can Be Faster Than Light (bike theory lesson)
A short lesson from the brainy bike master:The top speed of a bicycle is determined by its gearing rather than the size of its wheels. Thus, it's inaccurate to conclude…
Going From 26″ Wheels To 650b, Equals Brake Issues (unless you have discs)
The Problem 26-inch wheels operate with rims that are 559mm in diameter. 650b wheels are larger and thus require rims that are 584mm in diameter. As a result, the pads of…
The Compatibility of 12-speed Cassettes and 9-speed Hubs
General Knowledge As the number of speeds grows, the width of bike cassettes doesn't increase dramatically. The goal is to make rear hubs compatible with the widest number of cassettes…
The Compatibility Of 11-speed Cassettes and 10-speed Hubs
General Information Cassettes with more gears are not necessarily wider than cassettes with fewer gears. To encourage upgrades without the need to replace the rear hub, brands try to keep…
Let’s Analyze The Compatibility Of 10-speed Cassettes and 9-speed Hubs
General Knowledge: Between 8 and 10 speeds, the overall width of a cassette does not increase as the number of gears climbs. (There are some exceptions.) To preserve the overall…