Pro Cyclists Rarely Listen To Their Favorite Tunes
Tour De France riders are not listening to music while competing. Instead, they have earpieces used to maintain communication with their teams. That said, some Tour De France riders listen…
Why Do Tour De France Riders Swerve? (simple answer)
Condensed Answer: Lead cyclists often swerve from one side to the other to make it more difficult for those behind to draft. If a cyclist always maintains a straight line,…
Explaining The Rude Behavior of Modern Cyclists
Car drivers are not the only road users who can express road rage. Sometimes cyclists get excessively angry too and display rude behavior ranging from verbal insults to physical confrontations.…
The Real Reasons Behind The Entitlement Of Modern Cyclists
This post aims to explain why cyclists are often perceived as entitled road users. Being a driver and a cyclist, I will try to be as objective as possible. First,…
The Secret Meaning Of The White Cycling Shoes That Most Pro Wear
There are two main reasons why professional cyclists wear white shoes: Aesthetic preferencesStatus symbol Aesthetic Preferences Some cyclists wear white shoes only because they like the color. White components look…
Integrating a Road Bike Stem In a Mountain Bike System
A road bike stem can be installed on an MTB when: The stem and the fork are compatible. The stem's clamping diameter matches the thickness of the handlebars. The stem…
Installing 26-inch Wheels On a 700c Frame Could Be a Bad Idea…
Condensed info: In theory, a 700c frame can accept 26-inch wheels. However, the conversion will cause the following issues: Failure of the brake calipers to catch the rim (in the…
The Capabilities of a Basic Road Bike on Crushed Limestone
Road bikes aren’t optimal for riding on crushed limestone. Nonetheless, they can still perform surprisingly well on such a surface if the rider is aware of the bike’s limitations and…
The Reasons Behind a Wobbling Bike Cassette (ELI5 explanation)
Condensed Answer: The common sources of cassette wobble are: Hub imperfections during manufacturingA narrow cassette combined with a wide hub without the use of spacersThe cassette hasn't been tightened properlyA…
Would It Be Crazy To Install Cruiser Handlebars On a Classic Road Bike?
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…