I consider full fenders an essential accessory for cycling and especially commuting. Without fenders, a commuter is at a great disadvantage because the tires are throwing water and mud on…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 11-28 and 11-32 cassettes. The Advantages of 11-32 Cassettes Lower Gear The difference between the largest sprockets found on 11-28 and 11-32…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 11-25 and 11-28 cassettes. The Advantages of 11-28 Cassettes Easier Climbing The first obvious difference between 11-28 and 11-25 cassettes is the…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 11-25 and 12-25 bicycle cassettes. The Advantages Of 12-25 Cassettes An Extra Mid-Gear The obvious difference between 11-25 and 12-25 cassettes are…
Condensed Answer: The vast majority of tapered forks have a steerer tube with a 1 ⅛" diameter at the top where the stem clamps and a 1.5" diameter at the…
This post presents the advantages of tapered head tubes. Definitions Head Tube – the shortest tube of a bicycle frame. It's called a head tube because of its frontal position…
Condensed Answer: A Shimano chain can offer acceptable performance when installed on a Campagnolo drivetrain as long as it matches the number of speeds that the bike has. Number 1…
Condensed Answer: Shimano Alivio represents a mid-tier series of bike components designed for MTB and trekking bicycles. Some of the parts (e.g., rear derailleur, cassettes, hubs...etc.) can be integrated into a…
Condensed Answer: Carbon rims have the potential to be stronger than aluminum models, but the material used for the production of a rim is only one part of the equation.…
Condensed Answer: If the external diameter of the rim is 23mm, there's a high chance that a 25mm tire can be installed on it without issues. If the internal diameter…