This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of sealed and unsealed bottom brackets. The Advantages of Sealed Bottom Brackets Hollowtech Bottom Bracket with external sealed bearings Protection from Contaminations The…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of sealed and unsealed BMX hubs. The Advantages Of Sealed Hubs Protected Bearings As the name suggests, a sealed hub has sealed bearings.…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 175mm and 172.5mm crank arms. The Advantages of 175mm Cranks More Leverage The longer the crank, the greater the leverage that the…
Condensed answer: If a rim has a 25mm internal width, then it's too wide for a 28mm tire by conventional standards. If the 25mm measurement refers to the external/total width…
Condensed answer: In most cases, 23mm tires can be installed on rims with a 19mm internal rim width. There are some downsides to this combination. Average road rims designed for…
Condensed Answer: If the rim has а 25mm external width, then there's a high chance that it will work just fine with a 23mm tire. If the internal rim width…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 24 and 32-spoke wheels. The Advantages of 24-spoke Wheels Aerodynamics The main motivation to put fewer spokes on a wheel is to…
Condensed answer: 25mm tires can be installed on rims with a 21mm internal rim width. However, there are some downsides to this combination. Average road rims have a 15-18mm internal…
Condensed Answer: A mullet bike facilitates jumping because the rear wheel is lighter, easier to lift, and less likely to come in contact with the rider's body during a jump.…
Condensed answer: 27.5" wheels and bikes aren't dead yet, but the data shows that their glory days are over.Manufacturers produce what sells and see little incentive to offer a wide…