Installing 26-inch Wheels On a 700c Frame Could Be a Bad Idea…
Condensed info: In theory, a 700c frame can accept 26-inch wheels. However, the conversion will cause the following issues: Failure of the brake calipers to catch the rim (in the…
Would It Be Crazy To Install Cruiser Handlebars On a Classic Road Bike?
Condensed Info: It's 100% possible to install cruiser handlebars on a road bike. However, the conversion changes the bike's geometry and requires some gear and brake re-arrangements. The Stem and…
Installing a Mountain Bike Stem On a Road Bike Could Be Tricky and Inconvenient
Condensed info: If the clamping diameter of the stem matches the diameter of the handlebars' clamp area, then an MTB stem can be used on a road bike. Short MTB…
Compatibility Lesson: MTB Hubs and Road Bikes
Rear MTB hubs are wider than rear Road hubs designed for bikes with rim brakes. Thus, rear road wheels built around MTB hubs won't fit on a modern rim brake…
Integrating a Road Bike Chain In a Mountain Bike Setup The Right Way
Condensed Info: A road bike chain can be used on a mountain bike as long as it's long enough and matches the number of speeds on the cassette/freewheel. In general,…
What If I Tell You That MTB Pedals Can Fit On a Road Bike?
Road and mountain bike pedals designed for adults have the same pedal thread (9/16” x 20 TPI). As a result, you can easily swap pedals between bikes. There's nothing wrong…
Integrating Road Cranks In an MTB – Possible or Pointless?
Description of the Situation: 1. You have a mountain bike that you would like to turn into a road machine by installing a set of slick tires and increasing the…
The Secret Behind Professional Cyclists’ Preference For Shockingly Smaller Frame Sizes (detailed explanation + tables)
If you observe the road bikes of professional cyclists, you'll quickly notice a trend – many pros are riding a frame that's one or two sizes smaller than what a…