Condensed Answer: Narrow-wide chainrings are fairly thin since they're designed for multi-speed chains. Meanwhile, single-speed chains are wider than multi-speed chains and the narrow-wide ring will have no problem fitting…
Re-using a chain pin on a multi-speed chain is considered bad practice because the pin loses its upper layer during the removal process and becomes ever so slightly slimmer. The…
Description of the Problem: During wheel building or when replacing a spoke, a nipple falls between the walls of a double-wall rim and starts rattling. The problem is fairly common…
Road bikes aren’t optimal for riding on crushed limestone. Nonetheless, they can still perform surprisingly well on such a surface if the rider is aware of the bike’s limitations and…
Condensed Answer: The common sources of cassette wobble are: Hub imperfections during manufacturingA narrow cassette combined with a wide hub without the use of spacersThe cassette hasn't been tightened properlyA…
A floor pump cannot be used effectively for pumping up shocks because it operates with a high volume/low-pressure cylinder and many models cannot even reach the high PSI needed by…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of riser bars and spacers as means to improve bicycle comfort. The Advantages of Riser Bars Riser Bars Do Not Decrease The Effective…
Most 10-speed rear derailleurs aren't compatible with a 7-speed indexed shifter and cassette. There is one exception, however. Shimano's 10-speed Road derailleurs can operate with a 7-speed Shimano shifter and…
Condensed Answer: 10-speed Shimano and SRAM MTB derailleurs have a different rear shift ratio than 9-speed derailleurs and cannot be effectively combined with a 9-speed shifter and cassette. A 10-speed…
Condensed Answer: An 11-speed chain is narrower than a 10-speed chain and can therefore be combined with a 10-speed cassette. Sprocket and Chain Width With each gear increase, the sprocket…