Shimano Sora Parts On a Gravel Bike? Genius or Not?
Super summary: Sora is a very good choice for a budget gravel bike. It's sufficiently tough, affordable, and compatible with MTB parts. To learn more, keep reading. In descending order,…
What Happens If We Combine an 11-speed Derailleur With an 8-speed Cassette and Shifter?
Condensed Answer: It's possible to integrate an 11-speed derailleur in an indexed drivetrain with an 8-speed cassette and 8-speed shifter only in the following cases: Option 1: 11-speed Shimano or…
Drop Bars vs. Riser Bars (my detailed comparison)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of drop bars and riser bars. Pista Drop on a Fixie Drop Bars Drop bars are road bikes' default handlebars. They provide multiple…
Analyzing The Peculiarities Of Shimano Centerlock Rotors
All Shimano Centerlock rotors have the same spline architecture and vary only in diameter (e.g., 180mm, 203mm...etc.). Thus, you can use any Shimano Centerlock rotor that fits your bike. If…
Analyzing The Interchangeability Of Centerlock Lockrings
Centerlock lockrings are not interchangeable in all cases as they vary according to the hub type and axle. In some cases, they may also create frame clearance issues. That said,…
Mounting a Rear Rack Via The Quick-Release Skewer – Safe or Not?
Condensed Answer: It's fine to install a rear rack via the quick-release skewers when the following conditions are met: The rack isn't overloaded (less than 17kg/37.4lbs) The support struts of…
Seat Tube C-T vs. Seat Tube C-C (what’s the difference?)
This post compares the seat tube C-T and seat tube C-C measurements from the perspective of frame sizing. Definitions Seat tube C-TThe distance from the center of the bottom bracket…
Does 2cm Of Reach Make a Critical Difference? (bike fitting tips)
A reach discrepancy of 2 centimeters is not critical enough to make a bicycle completely unusable, but it can make a difference, especially when covering long distances. Whether the fit…
The Seat Tube Angle’s Effect On a BMX Frame
This post examines the seat tube angle's effect on a BMX frame. Seat tube angle The seat tube angle (STA) is formed by a horizontal line passing through the middle…
1×10 vs. 1×12 MTB Drivetrains (Comparison & Analysis)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 1x10 and 1x12 MTB drivetrains. The Advantages of 1x10 Affordable 1x The main advantage of 1x10 is that all the parts cost…