Analyzing The Compatibility Of 700×35 Tubes And 700×32 Tires
Mini Info Bomb: In most cases, a 700x35 inner tube can be successfully coupled with a 700x32 tire. That said, there are some downsides to using an inner tube wider…
Can I Use a 700×28 Tube In A 700×25 Tire?
Condensed Answer: Technically, a 700x28 inner tube can be used with a 700x25 tire. However, the extra size of the tube makes the installation of the inner tube and respectively…
Are a 700×23 Tube and a 700x25c Tire a Good Combination?
Condensed Answer: In most cases, a 700x23c tube can be combined with a 700x25c tire because inner tubes are elastic and the nominal difference between a 23mm and a 25mm…
When The Front Derailleur Doesn’t Move Sufficiently…
Description of the Problem When the rider tries to shift onto the largest cog, the front derailleur doesn't move sufficiently to make the transition. As a result, the cyclist cannot…
When Your Bike Tire “Pops” Out of the Rim During Inflation… (explanation & solutions)
Description of the Problem During inflation of the inner tube, the tire pops out of the rim and presses the inner tube against the rim. The contact between the rim…
The Interchangeability Of 700×23c and 700×28c Tires
700x23c wheels can be replaced with 700x28c ones under two conditions:1. The rims have to support the new tire size.2. The fork and frame should have enough clearance for the…
The Purpose of Solid Wheels On Track Bikes
Condensed Info: The purpose of disc/solid wheels found on track bikes is to reduce the drag created by standard spoke wheels. The improved aerodynamic properties have a measurable effect on…
The Love of Track Cyclists For Toe Clips
In the past, track cyclists relied on toe clips to prevent their feet from coming off the pedals. Currently, toe clips are found only on rented track bikes and in…
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Press-fit Bottom Brackets (Free Bike Theory Lesson)
This post presents the advantages and disadvantages of press-fit bottom brackets. Definitions Bottom bracket – a system of bearings and cups allowing a spindle connected to the crank arms to…
Combining a Shimano Crankset With a SRAM Bottom Bracket The Right Way
Condensed Info: Modern SRAM GXP bottom brackets are designed for spindles with different diameters on the drive and non-drive side. Consequently, GXP bottom brackets aren't compatible with Shimano cranks. SRAM…