This post compares the differences between 60TPI and 120TPI tires. What's TPI?TPI stands for Threads Per Inch and indicates the fineness of the material used for a tire's main body/skeleton/casing.…
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…
Description Of The Problem. When the rider inserts more effort, the spokes (usually those of the rear wheel) make a pinging sound. In some cases, the sound will disappear quickly…
Dense Info NuggetThe casing of a tire will stretch/expand after mounting the tire on a rim and inflating it. Most of the stretching occurs within the first 24 hours. The…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Condensed Answer: In some cases, it might be possible to install 29" wheels on a 26 bike, but more often than not the fork and/or the frame will not have…
Condensed Info: In most cases, a 29" frame can readily accept a 27.5" fork. However, the new fork will steepen the headtube of the frame and may also be unable…