Why Don’t Road Bikes Have Steeper Seat Tube Angles?
Effective Seat Tube Angle Steeper seat tube angles put the rider closer to the bottom bracket and give the legs a more advantageous position to press down the pedals. The…
Seat Tube Angle vs. Effective Seat Tube Angle (simple explanation and comparison)
This post compares the differences between the actual seat tube angle and the effective seat tube angle. Definitions Seat Tube Angle (STA). The seat tube angle (STA) is the angle between the seat…
Can I Combine a 50/34 Crankset With an 11-36 Cassette? (fast answer)
A 50/34 crankset can be combined with an 11-36 cassette provided that the rear derailleur of the bicycle has the needed capacity to reach the largest cog. The combination is…
Can You Put a Campagnolo Cassette On a Shimano Hub? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: Campagnolo cassettes have a specific cutout preventing them from sliding onto standard Shimano hubs. If you want to use a Campagnolo cassette, there are two options - replace…
Can I use an MTB Shifter on a Road Bike? (fast answer)
Condensed answer: An MTB shifter can technically be used on a road bike. Ideally, the derailleur and the cassette will be designed for an MTB too. Otherwise, the shifter will…
25mm vs. 32mm Tires (Comparison & Analysis)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 25mm and 32mm tires in relation to one another. 1. Weight Comparison The next table compares the weight of 700x25 and 700x32…
Can You Put a 12-speed Cassette On an 8-speed Hub? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: A 12-speed cassette can be used on an 8-speed hub when: The hub is made by Shimano or SRAM (HyperGlide or PowerGlide series) and is combined with 12-speed…
Fitting 2.8″ Tires On 30mm Rims
2.8" tires are a bit too wide for rims with 30mm internal width. That said, the combination could still work to a satisfactory level. If maximum performance is needed, going…
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…
Riding a BMX In The Snow Is a Bit Crazy…
A standard BMX bike is not the most optimal bicycle for snowy conditions primarily because the tires are slick and offer poor grip on snow. With a few changes, however,…