Analyzing The Effectiveness of Riser Bars And Spacers
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of riser bars and spacers as means to improve bicycle comfort. The Advantages of Riser Bars Riser Bars Do Not Decrease The Effective…
The Compatibility of 10-speed Derailleurs And 7-speed Cassettes (secret knowledge)
Most 10-speed rear derailleurs aren't compatible with a 7-speed indexed shifter and cassette. There is one exception, however. Shimano's 10-speed Road derailleurs can operate with a 7-speed Shimano shifter and…
Combining an 11-speed Derailleur With a 10-speed Cassette and Shifter – Possible or Not?
Shimano's 11-speed derailleurs have a different rear shift ratio than 10-speed derailleurs and are therefore not compatible with 10-speed indexed shifters.SRAM's exact actuation 11-speed derailleurs are compatible with SRAM's 10-speed…
How To Combine a 10-speed Derailleur and a 9-speed Cassette Like a Pro (learn bike theory)
Condensed Answer: 10-speed Shimano and SRAM MTB derailleurs have a different rear shift ratio than 9-speed derailleurs and cannot be effectively combined with a 9-speed shifter and cassette. A 10-speed…
The Compatibility Of 11-speed Chains and 10-speed Cassettes
Condensed Answer: An 11-speed chain is narrower than a 10-speed chain and can therefore be combined with a 10-speed cassette. Sprocket and Chain Width With each gear increase, the sprocket…
Installing a 9-speed Cassette On A 10-speed Hub – Possible….or a Dream?
A 9-speed Shimano or SRAM MTB cassette can be installed on a 10-speed Shimano or SRAM MTB hub right away. A 9-speed cassette is wider than a 10-speed road cassette…
The Compatibility Of 9-speed Cassettes and 11-speed Hubs Analyzed
Condensed Answer: A 9-speed SRAM or Shimano cassette can be installed on an 11-speed MTB SRAM or Shimano hub right away. A 9-speed SRAM or Shimano cassette will require a…
Combining a 10-speed Cassette And An 8-speed Hub The Right way
Shimano and SRAM 10-speed cassettes can be installed on 8-speed hubs because 8,9 and 10-speed cassettes have similar widths. However, a Campagnolo 10-speed cassette won't fit on an original 8-speed…
Can You Put an 8-speed Cassette On an 11-speed Hub?
Condensed answer: An 8-speed cassette can be installed on an 11-speed hub. If the hub is designed for an MTB, the cassette should fit right away. If the hub is…
The Compatibility Of 7-speed Cassettes and 11-speed Hubs
A 7-speed cassette can be installed on an 11-speed hub. Since 7-speed cassettes are narrower than 11-speed cassettes, the installation will require the use of a spacer to make up…