This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of suspension seat posts and dropper posts in regards to one another. Different Functions Suspension seat posts and dropper posts serve two different…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of bikes using suspension seat posts and full-suspension MTBs. The Advantages of Suspension Seatposts Convenience Suspension seat posts allow the user to instantly…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of sprung saddles and suspension seat posts. The Advantages of Sprung Saddles Consistent Seat Height Unlike suspension seat posts, sprung saddles do not…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of carbon and aluminum bike cranks. The Advantages of Carbon Cranks Lightweight The main advantage of carbon components is that they have the…
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…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of single and double- wall rims. Definitions Single-wall rim – single-wall rims have a spoke bed made of one layer (wall). The spoke…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of riser bars and spacers as means to improve bicycle comfort. The Advantages of Riser Bars Riser Bars Do Not Decrease The Effective…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 31.8mm and 35mm handlebars. The Advantages of 31.8mm Handlebars Availability 31.8mm bars are still the current MTB standard. For that reason, customers…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of aero (bladed) and normal (round) spokes. The Advantages of Aero Spokes More Aerodynamic The shape of aero (bladed) spokes allows them to…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of plain gauge and double-butted spokes. Definitions Plain gauge spokesPlain gauge spokes are the same thickness from one end to the other.Double-butted Spokes…