Description Of The Problem: During braking the front wheel of the bike is wobbling (moving back and forth). The harder and more intense the braking is, the more noticeable the…
Condensed answer: Standard BMX chains are 1/8" (3.2mm) wide and cannot be used on a geared mountain bike because the outer plates would rub against the adjacent cogs of the…
This post analyzes the installation of a cargo rack on a bicycle with a rear shock. The Problems With Installing a Rear Rack On a Full Suspension Bike Movement Of…
Condensed Answer: A hardtail frame would require serious modifications to the rear triangle to become a viable full-suspension model. In most cases, buying a dedicated full-suspension frame is a safer,…
Condensed Answer: Shimano Alivio represents a mid-tier series of bike components designed for MTB and trekking bicycles. Some of the parts (e.g., rear derailleur, cassettes, hubs...etc.) can be integrated into a…
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…
Condensed Answer: Mountain bike tires can be installed on a cruiser bike if they match the size of the original cruiser tires and are compatible with the existing rims. Requirements…
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…
Condensed Answer: A dropper post can be installed on a downhill bike. However, the conversion isn't very common because as the name suggests downhill bikes are used primarily for extreme…
Condensed Answer: SRAM rotors can be used with a Magura brake as long as they're of the right diameter. However, SRAM rotors are 1.85mm thick whereas original Magura rotors are…