The Compatability of BMX Stems and Mountain Bikes
It's possible to install a BMX stem on an MTB if the handlebars have a 22.2mm clamp-on diameter. Requirements for Installing a BMX Stem On an MTB A BMX stem…
19mm vs. 22mm Spindle | What’s Best for BMX?
The objective of this post is to compare 19mm and 22 BMX spindles. Definitions:Bottom bracket – A system of bearings and a spindle/axle installed in the middle of the bike…
The Relationship Of Clutch Derailleurs and Oval Chainrings Analyzed
Description of the Concern A clutch derailleur comes with a mechanism (clutch) that prevents the cage of the derailleur from moving excessively during extreme riding. The objective of the clutch…
The Relationship Of Oval Chainrings and Single-speed Bicycles
Description of the concern: Unlike classic round chainrings, oval chainrings do not have the same radius across the entire unit. Or in other words, the distance from the center of…
BMX Hubs On Legit MTBs – A Love Story or Just Nonsense?
Hello, brothersA rear BMX hub can be installed on some mountain bikes, but the procedure is not straightforward due to the dissimilar hub spacing. It's also possible to mount a…
Analyzing The Integration Of BMX Cranks In a Mountain Bike System
It's possible to install BMX cranks on a mountain bike. In most cases, the procedure requires the use of a British BMX bottom bracket (a.k.a. Euro BB) with an inner…
A Deep Comparison Of 2-Piece and 4-Piece BMX Handlebars (important street knowledge)
Definitions: 2-piece handlebars – handlebars consisting of two distinct pieces. The main piece is a metal tube with a long span and a U-shape in the middle. The other part…
BMX Handlebars Were Not Designed For MTBs, But You Can Try…
Hello, brothers. It's possible to install BMX handlebars on an MTB, but the new bars will hurt the bike's original geometry, and the quality of riding will deteriorate. What's Special…
My Comparison of 24″ and 20″ BMXs
This post compares 20-inch and 24-inch BMX bikes. What Are The Advantages of 20" BMX Bikes? 1. Greater Demand 20-inch BMX bikes are the standard and thus dominate the market.…
What To Do When Your B-Tension Screw Is Too Short?
Description of the problem: The b-tension screw of the rear derailleur is too short to adequately do its job. In consequence, the top pulley of the derailleur is touching the…