Mini Info Bomb: SRAM and Shimano hydraulic brakes require a different bleeding process. The bleeding kits designed for each brand reflect the dissimilarities. That said, it's possible to use parts…
Condensed answer: Shimano rotors can be combined with SRAM brakes. In some cases, you will need an adapter or an extra washer to increase clearance. Requirements for Compatibility 1. Rotor…
Condensed Answer: A SRAM PowerLink can be used on a Shimano chain as long as both are designed for the same number of speeds. Some people use PowerLinks intentionally for…
Condensed Info: A road bike chain can be used on a mountain bike as long as it's long enough and matches the number of speeds on the cassette/freewheel. In general,…
Standard road levers are designed for short pull brakes and do not operate properly with V-brakes. To combine the two, you will have to buy special road levers engineered specifically…
Tubeless rim tape can be used in conjunction with an inner tube as a substitute for classic rim tape or strips. If the tire operates at a high air pressure,…
It's not recommended to use electrical tape as rim tape because it cannot handle high air pressure. Electrical tape is overly flexible and easily loses its shape and subsequently stability.…
Road and mountain bike pedals designed for adults have the same pedal thread (9/16” x 20 TPI). As a result, you can easily swap pedals between bikes. There's nothing wrong…
Condensed Info: A fixed-gear bike allows the rider to slow down the rear wheel via the pedals. For that reason, some people see rear brakes on a fixie as a…
This post compares the differences between 700x37c and cycling 700x40c tires. Weight Comparison In theory, narrower tires should weigh less than wider ones of the same circumference. However, many 40mm…