Can You Put 29″ Wheels On a 26″ Frame? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: In some cases, it might be possible to install 29" wheels on a 26 bike, but more often than not the fork and/or the frame will not have…
Condensed Answer: In some cases, it might be possible to install 29" wheels on a 26 bike, but more often than not the fork and/or the frame will not have…
Condensed Answer: In most cases, a 29" frame can readily accept a 27.5" fork. However, the new fork will steepen the headtube of the frame and may also be unable…
Condensed Answer: A 27.5" fork can be installed on a 26" frame as long as the head tube and the steerer of the fork are compatible.The new fork is longer…
General Knowledge As the number of speeds grows, the width of bike cassettes doesn't increase dramatically. The goal is to make rear hubs compatible with the widest number of cassettes…
Condensed answer: A road bike saddle can be installed and used effectively on an MTB. To minimize the chances of failure, it's recommended to stay away from the lightest and…
Condensed Answer: Theoretically, downhill bikes can be used uphill, but their geometry, weight, and lack of low gears make them very inefficient climbers. If climbing is a priority, downhill bikes…
Condensed Answer: A downhill fork can be mounted on an enduro frame. The extra travel of the fork, however, will increase the stress on the head tube and change the…
Condensed Answer: A downhill fork can be installed on a hardtail only when the frame is strong enough to handle the travel (compression) of the fork. If the frame isn't…
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…