This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of bar-end shifters and brifters (e.g., STI) in relation to one another. Definitions: Bar-end shifters – lever shifters attaching to the ends of…
This post compares carbon and steel forks. The Main Differences Between Carbon and Steel Forks 1. Compliance In general, steel forks are more compliant than carbon forks. In this case, the…
Shimano cleats are incompatible with Crank Brothers pedals. If you have Crank Brothers pedals and Shimano shoes, you have to unmount the original cleats and mount the cleats that come…
SRAM rotors can be used with Shimano disc brakes. The diameter of the rotors should match the system's settings. The rotors have to be compatible with the wheel's hub too.…
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…
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…
Description of the Situation You're wondering whether STI brake-shifters can be combined with flat bars. It's possible to install STI brake-shifters on flat bars if you use a shim to…
Description of the Situation You have standard drop bars and STI shifters but want to try alternative handlebars such as bullhorns and wonder whether your existing brake shifters are compatible.…
Description of the situation 1. You would like to add utility to a road bike by installing a basket. 2. You're unsure if this is possible because the original function…