Pista Drops vs. Classic Drop Bars (Pros & Cons Compared)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of pista drop bars and regular drop bars in relation to one another. Main Differences Pista Drop Bars Pista drop bars are engineered…
Analyzing The Compatibility Of V-Brake Pads And Standard Caliper Brakes
Packed Knowledge: Technically, the attachment mechanism of V-brake pads allows users to install them on caliper brakes. However, V-brake pads are significantly longer than the models designed for caliper brakes.…
Bike Secrets: Carbon Brake Pads Don’t Like Alloy Rims
It's not recommended to combine carbon brake pads with aluminum rims because the combination results in suboptimal braking and premature wear of the pads. The Downsides of Using Carbon Brake…
Don’t Install Star Nuts On Carbon Forks (it’s dangerous)
Star nuts scratch the insides of fork steerers during the installation process. When the steerer is made out of carbon, this is detrimental and can lead to cracks. For that…
The Secrets Behind Combining Road Shifters With MTB Derailleurs and Cassettes (learn bike theory)
Condensed Info: If the user relies on index shifting, road shifters can be combined with MTB derailleurs when the transmission has up to 9 speeds. A 10-speed road drivetrain can…
Why Do Tour De France Riders Swerve? (simple answer)
Condensed Answer: Lead cyclists often swerve from one side to the other to make it more difficult for those behind to draft. If a cyclist always maintains a straight line,…
Explaining The Rude Behavior of Modern Cyclists
Car drivers are not the only road users who can express road rage. Sometimes cyclists get excessively angry too and display rude behavior ranging from verbal insults to physical confrontations.…
The Real Reasons Behind The Entitlement Of Modern Cyclists
This post aims to explain why cyclists are often perceived as entitled road users. Being a driver and a cyclist, I will try to be as objective as possible. First,…
The Capabilities of a Basic Road Bike on Crushed Limestone
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…
Handlebars Battle: Bullhorn Vs. Classic Drops (are you ready?)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of bullhorn handlebars and drop bars. Hand Positions Standard bullhorns offer 3 main and 2 secondary hand positions. The main ones are: Tops…