Description of The Problem: The nipples connecting the spokes to the rim have partially or fully stripped edges. As a result, the spoke wrench cannot grab the nipple and rotate it…
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…
Description of the Problem. During coasting, the freewheel is moving around/wobbling. The motion is perceivable only from the side. Source of The Problem In the vast majority of cases, the…
By default, a fixed-gear bike a.k.a. fixie isn't designed for disc brakes. That said, it's possible to add a front and rear disc brake, but the process will require the…
Condensed answer: A bicycle seat post can be cut as long as the new size respects the minimum insertion length of the seat post. Ignoring the minimum insertion length and…
Bike spokes can be shortened. The first step is to cut them to length. The second is to file the ends and re-thread them. Step 1: Cutting the Spokes Before…
Shimano and SRAM road bike cassettes can be installed on a mountain bike as the splines of the hubs are the same across the MTB and road models of both…
Disclaimer: The following article shows how to modify a set of cranks. Follow the instructions at your own risk. BrainyBiker.com is not responsible for any property damage or accidents that…
10-speed rear derailleurs do not work accurately with 11-speed cassettes when coupled with index shifters. The only exceptions are SRAM's 10-speed exact actuation road derailleurs which have the same rear…
Condensed Answer: A SRAM PowerLink can be used on a Shimano chain as long as both are designed for the same number of speeds. Some people use PowerLinks intentionally for…