5 Reasons Why Bottom Bracket Upgrades Are Often Pointless
Despite all the noise and hype, the reality is that bottom-bracket upgrades are a bit overrated, to put it mildly. Below are 5 reasons why it's not worth investing in…
Tips For Removing a Stuck Thru-Axle (let’s do it)
This post contains nine tips that can help you get a stuck axle out so that you can replace the wheel/tire or fix a flat. Breaker Bar + Quality Allen…
Most Quick-Release Hubs Are Not Compatible With Thru-axles
Standard quick-release hubs cannot be converted to thru-axles. Some wheels have expensive "hybrid" hubs that can go from quick-release to thru-axles and vice versa by replacing the end caps. It's…
The Magic Behind The Self-Tightening Capabilities of Bicycle Pedals
Bike pedals self-tighten as the rider pedals. This is accomplished via the strategic choice of thread direction on the pedal axles. The drive-side pedal tightens clockwise while the non-drive-side pedal…
Greasing Quick-release Skewers The Right Way
It's fine to grease/lubricate quick-release skewers, but it's not mandatory, especially if you remove the bike's wheels fairly often. The Advantages Of Lubricating a Quick-release Skewer 1. Prevent Corrosion Skewers…
When Bicycle Brakes Fail to Spring Back To Their Initial Position (explanation & solutions)
Description of The Problem When the rider releases the brake lever after slowing down, the brake arms remain partially closed. The brake lever usually doesn't return to its original position…
Learn Why Your Bike “Pops” When You Pedal Faster
Description of The Problem. The drivetrain makes a "popping noise" which intensifies when pedaling hard. Possible Sources Of The Issue 1. Improperly Adjusted Front or Rear Derailleur The two derailleurs…
If Your Bike Pedals Won’t Screw In, Don’t Cry…Instead, Read This…
Condensed Info: There are three main reasons why a bike pedal won't screw in. First, you're trying to install the pedal on the wrong side (e.g., the right pedal on…
Read This If Your Bike Refuses To Pedal Backward
Description Of The Problem: When the rider spins the pedals backward, after a partial rotation, the chain pulls the derailleur forward, and the pedals can't be rotated anymore. Usually, this…
Troubleshooting Immobile Bike Pedals
Description of the Problem: When the rider tries to spin the pedals, they either don't move at all or do so with great difficulty. In some cases, there could be…