Dirt jumping doesn't receive the same attention as more popular cycling disciplines (e.g., mountain, road...etc.) In consequence, people have a harder time finding information in regards to dirt jumper sizing.…
Bar tape is reusable as long as its structure isn't damaged. Foam tape makes the procedure a bit more difficult, but with a bit extra care when removing it, future…
Description of the malfunction: The pedals of the bicycle are spinning when pushing/walking the bike even though there’s a cassette freehub or a freewheel that’s supposed to be in coast…
The material below compares the characteristics of 700x28c and 700x32c tires and aims at helping you make a more informed choice. The Advantages of 28mm Tires The main advantages of…
Description of the malfunction: The pedals and the chain spin freely and move the cogs at the back, but the rear wheel remains stationary. The hub appears to be in…
It's possible to convert a bike with downtube shifters to STI brake-shifters, but the needed parts could make the conversion too expensive. The Components Needed For The Conversion A conversion…
In most cases, a 10-speed chain will operate just fine with a 9-speed cassette because it’s slim enough to move up and down the rear cogs without rubbing or skipping. …
29-inch MTBs already use 700c wheels. 26 and 27.5-inch MTBs have enough clearance to accommodate 700c rims combined with a tire of an appropriate size. If the bike and the…
1. Switch to Tires with Lower Rolling Resistance Knobby mountain bike tires shine on off-road terrain but underperform on the road due to their low air pressure and high rolling resistance. The extra tread results…
A cyclocross bicycle can effectively serve as a road bike because both machines have many overlapping components and a fair amount of geometrical similarities. If you want to use a…