26-inch Wheels Can Be Faster Than Light (bike theory lesson)
A short lesson from the brainy bike master:The top speed of a bicycle is determined by its gearing rather than the size of its wheels. Thus, it's inaccurate to conclude…
Going From 26″ Wheels To 650b, Equals Brake Issues (unless you have discs)
The Problem 26-inch wheels operate with rims that are 559mm in diameter. 650b wheels are larger and thus require rims that are 584mm in diameter. As a result, the pads of…
The Compatibility of 12-speed Cassettes and 9-speed Hubs
General Knowledge As the number of speeds grows, the width of bike cassettes doesn't increase dramatically. The goal is to make rear hubs compatible with the widest number of cassettes…
The Compatibility Of 11-speed Cassettes and 10-speed Hubs
General Information Cassettes with more gears are not necessarily wider than cassettes with fewer gears. To encourage upgrades without the need to replace the rear hub, brands try to keep…
Let’s Analyze The Compatibility Of 10-speed Cassettes and 9-speed Hubs
General Knowledge: Between 8 and 10 speeds, the overall width of a cassette does not increase as the number of gears climbs. (There are some exceptions.) To preserve the overall…
Installing a 12-speed Cassette On an 11-speed Hub – Possible Or Not?
General Knowledge Cassette width. It's logical to conclude that cassettes with more gears are wider than models with fewer gears. However, this isn't exactly the case. The overall width of…
Sure, you can pedal a bike in Crocs…the question is why?
It’s possible to ride a bike in a pair of Crocs if the bike has flat pedals. For greater stability, it’s recommended to stick with Crocs that have an additional…
Acquiring Ideal Chain Tension On a Fixed-gear Bike
Ideally, the chain tension of a fixie will be as high as possible while still allowing the rear cog and the front chainring to rotate freely. If the chain tension…
Can I Use Different Front and Rear Bike Tires Or Should They Match? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: There's nothing wrong with using different tires for the front and back of the bike. In some cases, people follow this strategy deliberately to improve performance or save…
Useful Tips For Eliminating Wind Noise While Cycling
Description of the ProblemThere are two types of wind noises. One is generated by the rider cutting through the atmosphere. The other comes from the natural movement of air or…