Front Bike Rack vs. Basket (Comparison & Analysis)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of front racks and baskets. The Advantages of Front Racks Higher Weight Capacity The standard capacity of a sturdy front rack is at…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of front racks and baskets. The Advantages of Front Racks Higher Weight Capacity The standard capacity of a sturdy front rack is at…
The tips below will make the transportation of a laptop on a bicycle safer and more comfortable. 1. Switch from a standard hard drive to a Solid-State Drive (SSD) Regardless…
Shimano Deore is an MTB group set from Shimano. Consequently, one cannot simply install Deore parts on a road bike and expect them to work as intended right out of…
Condensed Answer: Only a 9-speed XT derailleur can operate with Ultegra shifters (10-speed models) by default. If the goal is to use 10 or 11-speed derailleurs, an adapter will be…
Condensed Answer: If the 105 derailleur is designed for the same number of speeds as the Ultegra shifters, they can be combined. If the gears do not match, however, the…
Condensed answer: An Ultegra chain can be integrated into a 105 drivetrain as long as it matches the number of speeds that the bike has. Otherwise, the shifting will be…
Condensed answer: Ultegra rotors can be combined with 105 calipers when the rotors are of the correct size and rely on a mounting mechanism compatible with the hubs of the…
Condensed Answer: If the derailleur and the cassette are designed for the same number of speeds, then in most cases, it's totally acceptable to combine a 105 rear derailleur with…
Basic Knowledge The main source of incompatibility complicating the conversion of a road bike with an Ultegra group set to flat bars are the shifters. Modern bicycles have indexed shifters.…
Condensed Answer: Even long cage 105 Shimano derailleurs cannot "climb" a cassette with a 42T large cog. Consequently, it's necessary to use a derailleur hanger extender when integrating an 11-42…