How To Install Claris Shifters On an MTB (practical tips)
A while back I asked myself - what would be the cheapest way to add brake-shifters (the type of shifters found on road bikes) to an MTB? My instinctive reaction…
Shimano Altus Parts On a Road Bike? A Good Combination or Maybe Not So Much?
This derailleur has served me well. Shimano Altus is an underrated group set. I have it on my hardtail, and it has operated just fine for 10-15000 kilometers. The only…
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…
Everything You Need To Know About Sliding Dropouts (let’s go)
Below you will find the main properties of sliding dropouts as well as the issues associated with this style of frame engineering. Definitions Dropouts. The parts of the frame/fork to…
Everything You Need To Know About Carbon Dropouts (let’s go)
This post reveals the properties of carbon dropouts and the issues that they create. What are carbon dropouts? The dropouts are the parts of the frame and fork to which…
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…
What Would Happen If a 150mm Fork Is Installed On a 130mm MTB? (simple analysis)
A 150mm fork can be installed on a 130mm bike only when the head tube is strong enough to handle the added stress. The longer travel will hurt the climbing…
Would a 180mm Fork Crack a 160mm Frame?
A 180mm fork can be installed on a 160mm frame only when the head tube has the necessary strength to endure the additional stress. If that's not the case, the…
Fitting a 170mm Fork On a 160mm Frame – Crazy or Not?
A 170mm fork can be installed on a 160mm bike when the head tube is strong enough to handle the additional stress. If that condition isn't met, the frame warranty…
Fitting a 170mm Fork On a 150mm MTB
A fork with 170mm of travel can be installed on a bike that originally has a model with 150mm of travel only when the head tube is strong enough to…