Condensed answer: Track bikes and subsequently fixies do not use quick-release skewers to minimize the chances of collisions and keep the chain tensioning process simple and efficient.In some cases, a…
This post contains nine tips that can help you get a stuck axle out so that you can replace the wheel/tire or fix a flat. Breaker Bar + Quality Allen…
Condensed answer: Standard quick-release hubs cannot be converted to thru-axles. Some wheels have expensive "hybrid" hubs that can go from quick-release to thru-axles and vice versa by replacing the end…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of quick-release skewers and thru-axles. The Advantages of Quick-release Skewers Cheaper and Widely Available The Italian racer Tullio Campagnolo invented the quick-release skewer…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of quick-release skewers and bolt-on axles. The Advantages of Quick-release Skewers Fast Wheel Removal and Installation The main advantage of quick-release skewers is…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 32 and 34mm fork stanchions. The Advantages of 32mm Stanchions Lighter All things being equal (length, material, quality...etc.), stanchions with a 32mm…
Condensed Answer: A 150mm fork can be installed on a 130mm bike only when the head tube is strong enough to handle the added stress. The longer travel will hurt…
Condensed Answer: A 180mm fork can be installed on a 160mm frame only when the head tube has the necessary strength to endure the additional stress. If that's not the…
Condensed Answer: A 170mm fork can be installed on a 160mm bike when the head tube is strong enough to handle the additional stress. If that condition isn't met, the…
Condensed Answer: A fork with 170mm of travel can be installed on a bike that originally has a model with 150mm of travel only when the head tube is strong…