There are two main reasons why professional cyclists wear white shoes: Aesthetic preferencesStatus symbol Aesthetic Preferences Some cyclists wear white shoes only because they like the color. White components look…
Condensed Answer: A hardtail can be used for enduro riding as long as the rules of the event allow it. Some organizations even have a specific hardtail-only category. That said,…
Condensed Answer: Dirt jumpers don't have the necessary suspension, geometry and frame size to match the performance of dedicated downhill bikes. Using a dirt jumper for downhill will result in…
Condensed Answer: Technically, it's possible to install 26" wheels on a 29" bike if both are designed for disc brakes. However, 26" wheels will cause drastic changes to the bike's…
Condensed Answer: If the bike and the wheelset are designed for disc brakes, a 27.5” wheel will fit on a 29” frame and fork. Since 27.5” wheels are smaller, their diameter…
Condensed Answer: A 29" fork can be installed on a 27.5" bike, but it will have a notable effect on the bike's geometry. The new fork will slacken the head…
Condensed answer: A road bike stem can be installed on an MTB when: The stem and the fork are compatible.The stem's clamping diameter matches the thickness of the handlebars.The stem…
Description of the problem: The cranks feel unstable. When the rider pushes and pulls on them, they move sideways. Sometimes the motion is subtle, but it could also be very pronounced to…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 28 and 32-spoke wheels. The Advantages of 28-spoke Wheels Aerodynamics The main incentive behind wheels with fewer spokes is to increase the…
Condensed Answer: If the spokes and rim are of decent quality, and the spoke tension is adequate, then a wheel with 24 spokes can handle a surprising amount of stress. All things…