How To Install Claris Shifters On an MTB (practical tips)
A while back I asked myself - what would be the cheapest way to add brake-shifters (the type of shifters found on road bikes) to an MTB? My instinctive reaction…
Shimano Altus Parts On a Road Bike? A Good Combination or Maybe Not So Much?
This derailleur has served me well. Shimano Altus is an underrated group set. I have it on my hardtail, and it has operated just fine for 10-15000 kilometers. The only…
Mounting a Rear Rack Via The Quick-Release Skewer – Safe or Not?
Condensed Answer: It's fine to install a rear rack via the quick-release skewers when the following conditions are met: The rack isn't overloaded (less than 17kg/37.4lbs) The support struts of…
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…
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…
Do I Need a Clutch Derailleur On My Road Bike? (fast answer)
Condensed answer: A clutch derailleur could be helpful when running a 1x drivetrain. In all other cases, it wouldn't play an important role when it comes to road bikes and…
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…
Can You Put a Cruiser Seat On a Road Bike? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: Technically, a cruiser seat can be installed on a road bike. However, the conversion has many downsides:- The entire seat post will have to be replaced because cruiser…
Shimano Claris vs Tourney: What’s Best for Your Needs? (groupset analysis)
Shimano Claris and Shimano Tourney are both lower-end groupsets in Shimano's road hierarchy. Out of the two, Shimano Claris components are known to be of notably higher class. However, higher-end…
Can You Put BMX Pedals On a Road Bike? (fastest answer ever)
Condensed Answer: A road bike can readily accept a set of BMX pedals that are 9/16″ x 20 in size. However, 1/2″ BMX pedals cannot be installed on a road…