General Knowledge Cassette width. It's logical to conclude that cassettes with more gears are wider than models with fewer gears. However, this isn't exactly the case. The overall width of…
It’s possible to ride a bike in a pair of Crocs if the bike has flat pedals. For greater stability, it’s recommended to stick with Crocs that have an additional…
Goal: Make a hybrid bike suitable for the trail, or at least XC, riding. Differences Between MTBs and Hybrid Bikes 1. Head Tube Angle The head tube angle (HTA) is…
Goal: Determine the birth year of a bicycle. Tips for Determining the Birth Year of a Bicycle Examine the Stickers/Labels on the Frame The frame is the heart of a…
Ideally, the chain tension of a fixie will be as high as possible while still allowing the rear cog and the front chainring to rotate freely. If the chain tension…
Condensed Answer: There's nothing wrong with using different tires for the front and back of the bike. In some cases, people follow this strategy deliberately to improve performance or save…
Description of the ProblemThere are two types of wind noises. One is generated by the rider cutting through the atmosphere. The other comes from the natural movement of air or…
Safety Levers - a special set of brake levers designed for braking from the top position of a road bike's drop bars. They're called safety levers because they allow the…
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…
Definitions Master link - a chain link consisting of two plates that can be mechanically connected and disconnected without a chain tool. Some links are designed for single use while…