Integrating a Beach Cruiser Seat In a Mountain Bike System
A cruiser seat can be installed on a mountain bike. The procedure often requires a replacement of the entire seat post because cruiser saddles are not compatible with the seat…
Dropper Posts and Downhill Bikes Are Neither Friends Nor Strangers
Condensed Info: A dropper post can be installed on a downhill bike. However, the conversion isn't very common because as the name suggests downhill bikes are used primarily for extreme…
What You Need To Know Before Combining Magura Brakes and SRAM Rotors
Condensed Answer: SRAM rotors can be used with a Magura brake as long as they're of the right diameter. However, SRAM rotors are 1.85mm thick whereas original Magura rotors are…
Replacing a Chainring Without Removing The Cranks – Craziness or Reality?
Condensed Info:If the big chainring attaches to the drive-side crank via bolts, it's possible to replace it without removing the cranks.If the chainring is permanently attached to the cranks via…
Never Try To Combine a Freewheel and a Cassette Hub (it’s a noob mistake)
Cassette hubs cannot accept freewheels; nor can freewheel hubs accept a cassette.The freehub body of a cassette hub is shaped specifically for a cassette. Meanwhile, freewheels and freewheel hubs operate…
Gravel Tires On a Mountain Bike Are a Rarity But Not Unheard Of
It's possible to install gravel tires on an MTB when the frame and fork support disc brakes and have clearance for 27.5" or 28" wheels. Gravel Tire Size Gravel tires…
There’s Nothing Wrong With MTB Handlebars On a Road Bike
Condensed Info: It's possible to install mountain bike handlebars on a road bike. The switch will require a replacement of the current brake levers and shifters. The user may also…
Don’t Install Star Nuts On Carbon Forks (it’s dangerous)
Star nuts scratch the insides of fork steerers during the installation process. When the steerer is made out of carbon, this is detrimental and can lead to cracks. For that…
The Secrets Behind Combining Road Shifters With MTB Derailleurs and Cassettes (learn bike theory)
Condensed Info: If the user relies on index shifting, road shifters can be combined with MTB derailleurs when the transmission has up to 9 speeds. A 10-speed road drivetrain can…
Are Tubeless Tires Compatible with Inner Tubes?
Condensed Info Nugget: A tubeless tire can operate with regular inner tubes just fine. People who run a tubeless set-up often have a spare inner tube in their kit for…