Mounting a 9-speed Cassette On a 7-speed Hub – Madness or Reality?
If the hub is 7-speed specific, installing a 9-speed cassette on it is impossible because the freehub body is too short. If the hub isn’t 7-speed specific and uses a…
The Compatibility Of 12-speed Chains and 8-speed Cassettes
Condensed Answer: A 12-speed chain and an 8-speed cassette are NOT an ideal combination. The chain is too narrow internally and externally to operate sufficiently well with an 8-speed cassette.…
Integrating a 9-speed Chain Within a Single-speed Drivetrain
A 9-speed chain can be used on a single-speed bike but only when the chainring is of the correct width for the chain. A narrow-wide chainring or one taken from…
Integrating an 11-speed Chain In an Advent X Drivetrain – Good Or Bad?
11-speed chains have a narrower external width than 10-speed chains and are therefore sufficiently thin to operate on an Advent X cassette without rubbing against the cogs. One can argue…
Explaining The Disc Wheel Ban
Disc wheels are banned in some competitions to minimize the chances of accidents caused by the wind. Disc wheels are solid and could act as a boat sail. If there's…
Everything You Need To Know About Moustache Handlebars (one epic bike guide)
What Are Moustache Handlebars? Mustache handlebars get their name from their shape resembling a curved "retro" mustache. To the untrained eye, they might appear identical to comfort handlebars, but this…
Combining a 9-speed Chain And a Narrow Wide Chainring
The internal width of bicycle chains designed for 9/10/11/12 is identical and consequently, it's possible to use a 9-speed chain with a narrow-wide setup. However, the outer width of 9-speed…
BMX Stems On a Dirt Jumper – Stupid or Awesome?
A BMX stem can be installed on a dirt jumper but can only be used with handlebars that have a 22.2mm clamp-on diameter. Requirements For Installing a BMX Stem On…
The Compatibility Of 11-speed Campagnolo Cassettes and Shimano Shifters
Shimano shifters and an 11-speed Campagnolo cassette are not an ideal combination. If the drivetrain is indexed, the only somewhat viable options are: Shimano 11-speed Road Derailleur + Shimano 11-speed…
Can You Use an 11-speed SRAM Cassette With a Shimano Derailleur?
Condensed Answer: An 11-speed SRAM cassette can be used with a Shimano derailleur when one of the following conditions is met:1. The user combines a Shimano 11-speed MTB Derailleur with…