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Are 26-inch Wheels Slower? (fast answer)

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Condensed answer: The top speed of a bicycle is determined by its gearing rather than the size of its wheels. Thus, it's inaccurate to conclude that smaller wheel sizes such…

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650b Wheels vs. 700c For Commuting (Comparison & Analysis)

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This article compares the advantages and disadvantages of 650b and 700c wheels for commuting. The Advantages of 650B Wheels Nimbleness and Maneuverability Smaller wheels offer snappier turning and are therefore…

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What Brakes Do I Need For a 26″ To 650b Conversion? (fast & simple answer)

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The Problem   26" inch wheels operate with rims that are 559mm in diameter. 650b wheels are larger and thus require rims that are 584mm in diameter.  As a result, the pads…

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Can You Put a 12-speed Cassette On a 9-speed Hub? (fast answer)

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General Knowledge As the number of speeds grows, the width of bike cassettes doesn't increase dramatically. The goal is to make rear hubs compatible with the widest number of cassettes…

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Can You Put an 11-speed Cassette On a 10-speed Hub? (fast answer)

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Read more about the article Can You Put an 11-speed Cassette On a 10-speed Hub? (fast answer)

General Information Cassettes with more gears are not necessarily wider than cassettes with fewer gears. To encourage upgrades without the need to replace the rear hub, brands try to keep…

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Can You Put a 10-speed Cassette On a 9-speed Hub? (fast answer)

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General Knowledge: Between 8 and 10-speeds, the overall width of a cassette does not increase as the number of gears climb. (There are some exceptions.) To preserve the overall width…

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Can You Put a 12-speed Cassette On an 11-speed Hub?

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General Knowledge Cassette width. It's logical to conclude that cassettes with more gears are wider than models with fewer gears. However, this isn't exactly the case. The overall width of…

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Can You Ride a Bike In Crocs? (fast answer)

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Condensed answer: It’s possible to ride a bike in a pair of Crocs if the bike has flat pedals. For greater stability, it’s recommended to stick with Crocs that have…

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Can I Convert a Hybrid to an MTB? (fast answer)

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Goal: Make a hybrid bike suitable for the trail, or at least XC, riding. Differences Between MTBs and Hybrid Bikes 1. Head Tube Angle The head tube angle (HTA) is…

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How Can I Tell What Year My Bike Was Made (fast answers)

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Goal: Determine the birth year of a bicycle.   Tips for Determining the Birth Year of a Bicycle   Examine the Stickers/Labels on the Frame  The frame is the heart of a…

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