Combining a 9-speed Chain And a Narrow Wide Chainring
The internal width of bicycle chains designed for 9/10/11/12 is identical and consequently, it's possible to use a 9-speed chain with a narrow-wide setup. However, the outer width of 9-speed…
Can I Use a 12-speed Crankset with an 11-speed Cassette?
Condensed Answer: It's possible to combine a 12-speed crankset with an 11-speed cassette, but you have to be aware of the following peculiarities. Shimano's 12-speed chains and chainrings have unique…
2×11 vs. 3×9 Drivetrains (Comparison & Analysis)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 2x11 and 3x9 bicycle drivetrains. The Advantages of 3x9 Extreme Gear Range 3x drivetrains offer the greatest number of gears and the…
1×12 vs. 2×10 – Drivetrain (Comparison & Analysis)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 1x12 and 2x10 drivetrains. The Advantages of 1x12 Drivetrains Simplicity & Elegance Two of the main incentives to go for a 1x…
Can You Combine an Ultegra Chain with a 105 Drivetrain? (fast answer)
Condensed answer: An Ultegra chain can be integrated into a 105 drivetrain as long as it matches the number of speeds that the bike has. Otherwise, the shifting will be…
Shimano Claris vs Tourney: What’s Best for Your Needs? (groupset analysis)
Shimano Claris and Shimano Tourney are both lower-end groupsets in Shimano's road hierarchy. Out of the two, Shimano Claris components are known to be of notably higher class. However, higher-end…
Can You Put a 9-speed Chain On a 10-speed Cassette? (fastest answer)
Condensed Answer: A 9-speed chain is too wide for a 10-speed cassette. The additional width will result in poor shifting, noise, and premature wear of the drivetrain. It's recommended to…
11-25 vs. 11-34 Cassettes: Comparison & Analysis
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 11-25 and 11-34 cassettes. The Advantages of 11-34 Cassettes 1. Lower Gearing The main advantage of 11-34 cassettes is the presence of…