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Why Do Track Cyclists Use Toe Clips?

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Condensed Answer: In the past, track cyclists relied on toe clips to prevent their feet from coming off the pedals. Currently, toe clips are found only on rented track bikes…

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Are Press-fit Bottom Brackets Bad? (simple answer)

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This post presents the advantages and disadvantages of press-fit bottom brackets. Definitions Bottom bracket – a system of bearings and cups allowing a spindle connected to the crank arms to…

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Hollowtech vs. Octalink (comparison & analysis)

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This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of Hollowtech and Octalink bottom brackets. Definitions Bottom bracket – a mechanism consisting of bearings and cups allowing the spindle connected to the…

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Square Taper vs. Octalink (comparison & analysis)

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This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of square taper and Octalink bottom brackets. Definitions Bottom bracket – a system of cups and bearings allowing a spindle to rotate inside…

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Square Taper vs. Hollowtech (comparison and analysis)

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This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of square taper and Hollowtech bottom brackets. Definitions Bottom Bracket – a mechanism of cups and bearings allowing a spindle connected to the…

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Internal vs. External Bottom Brackets (full comparison)

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This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of internal and external bottom brackets. Definitions Bottom Bracket – a system of bearings and cups facilitating the rotation of a spindle connected…

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Can You Use a Shimano Crankset With a SRAM Bottom Bracket?

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Condensed Answer: Modern SRAM GXP bottom brackets are designed for spindles with different diameters on the drive and non-drive side. Consequently, GXP bottom brackets aren't compatible with Shimano cranks. SRAM…

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Can I Use Hope Brakes With SRAM Rotors?

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Condensed Answer: Hope brakes can be combined with SRAM rotors when the following criteria are met:1. The diameter of the rotors should be compatible with the brake calipers. 2. The…

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Can I Use Shimano Rotors With Hope Brakes?

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Condensed Answer: Hope brakes can be used with Shimano rotors when the diameter and the thickness of the rotor are compatible with the brake caliper in question. That said, the…

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Can You Use Campagnolo Shifters With a Shimano Derailleur?

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Condensed Answer: The cable pull of indexed Campagnolo shifters is different from that of Shimano shifters. Consequently, using Campagnolo shifters with a Shimano derailleur will result in a less than…

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