This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of titanium and carbon saddle rails. Weight Comparison The table below compares the weight of saddles with carbon and titanium rails. The total…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of lugged and monocoque carbon frames. Definitions Monocoque frame. The majority of carbon frames today are built by gluing together a few separate…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of V-brakes and center-pull brakes in relation to one another. Definitions V-brakes V-brakes. Bicycle brakes consisting of two brake arms controlled by a…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of V-brakes and mechanical disc brakes in relation to one another. The Advantages of Disc Brakes V-brakes are often seen on commuter bikes.…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of disc and roller bicycle brakes in relation to one another. Definitions via: pixabay.com Disc Brakes – hydraulic or cable-operated calipers (jaws in…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of using V-brakes and disc brakes on a hybrid. The Advantages of V-Brakes Cheaper V-brakes are a simpler and older technology. A decent…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 11-28 and 11-32 cassettes. The Advantages of 11-32 Cassettes Lower Gear The difference between the largest sprockets found on 11-28 and 11-32…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 11-25 and 11-28 cassettes. The Advantages of 11-28 Cassettes Easier Climbing The first obvious difference between 11-28 and 11-25 cassettes is the…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 11-25 and 12-25 bicycle cassettes. The Advantages Of 12-25 Cassettes An Extra Mid-Gear The obvious difference between 11-25 and 12-25 cassettes are…
Condensed Answer: Carbon rims have the potential to be stronger than aluminum models, but the material used for the production of a rim is only one part of the equation.…