Drop Bars Aren’t Made For TT Bikes (important knowledge)
Drop bars can be installed on a time trial (TT) bike, but only if the model's geometry is already close to that of a road bike. Otherwise, the drop bars…
The Compatibility of Thumb Shifters And Drop Bars
Condensed Answer: Thumb shifters are designed for handlebars that have a 22.2mm diameter grip area. Since modern drop bars are thicker, thumb shifters cannot be installed on them by default.…
Trigger Shifters + Drop Bars = An Almost Impossible Combination
Trigger shifters are designed for handlebars with a grip area that has a 22.2mm diameter. Meanwhile, drop bars are 23.8mm thick. Consequently, the clamps of trigger shifters are too narrow…
Can You Put Mountain Bike Tires On a Cruiser?
Condensed Answer: Mountain bike tires can be installed on a cruiser bike if they match the size of the original cruiser tires and are compatible with the existing rims. Requirements…
Integrating a Beach Cruiser Seat In a Mountain Bike System
A cruiser seat can be installed on a mountain bike. The procedure often requires a replacement of the entire seat post because cruiser saddles are not compatible with the seat…
What Does It Take To Install Gears On a BMX (Learn Bike Theory)
Condensed info: Rear BMX hubs have 110mm O.L.D. This makes the installation of a cassette or a multi-speed freewheel hub impossible unless the frame is modified. Another obstacle is the…
Fitting BMX Tires On an MTB – Madness or Reality?
/A Short Bike Theory Lesson By The Brainy Bike Master (a.k.a. Me)/BMX tires can be installed on an MTB when they are of the right size for the MTB's rim.…
My Comparison of Carbon and Aluminum Alloy Cranks
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of carbon and aluminum bike cranks. The Advantages of Carbon Cranks Lightweight The main advantage of carbon components is that they have the…
Dropper Posts and Downhill Bikes Are Neither Friends Nor Strangers
Condensed Info: A dropper post can be installed on a downhill bike. However, the conversion isn't very common because as the name suggests downhill bikes are used primarily for extreme…
The Compatibility of Dropper Posts And Dirt Jumpers
Mini Info Bomn. A dropper post can be installed on a dirt jumper. However, there are some downsides to this practice because dirt jumpers aren't designed to be ridden like…