Mini Info Bomb. Cruiser bars can be installed on a mountain bike as long as the stem and the bars are of compatible sizes. The conversion increases comfort but alters…
Condensed Info: It's 100% possible to install cruiser handlebars on a road bike. However, the conversion changes the bike's geometry and requires some gear and brake re-arrangements. The Stem and…
Technically, aero bars can be installed on a mountain bike. However, they offer dubious benefits given the geometry and function of an MTB. In most cases, the practice isn't worth…
The geometry and purpose of hybrid bicycles do not make them suitable for aero bars. Putting aero bars on a hybrid results in instability and a non-satisfactory riding experience. The…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of plain gauge and double-butted spokes. Definitions Plain gauge spokesPlain gauge spokes are the same thickness from one end to the other.Double-butted Spokes…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of titanium and double-butted spokes. The Advantages of Titanium Spokes Lighter One of the strongest features of titanium spokes is their weight. They're…
A carbon seat post can be installed in a steel frame but has to be covered in a thin layer of carbon assembly paste. The carbon assembly paste serves two…
Technically, a pipe cutter can cut carbon bars, but the practice isn't recommended because the handlebars can be damaged in the process. It's better to use a fine-tooth hacksaw blade…
Condensed Info: Lock-on grips can be installed on carbon handlebars. To avoid damage to the bars, it's necessary to use a torque wrench and tighten the clamps to the recommended…
Condensed answer: Carbon fiber has poor resistance to clamping/crushing force. For that reason, most carbon handlebars are not compatible with aero bars that clamp onto them. However, there are some…