Can You Put a Road Bike Saddle On an MTB? (fast answer)
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…
Can You Ride a Downhill Bike Uphill? (fast answer)
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…
Can You Put a Downhill Fork On an Enduro Bike? (fast answer)
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…
Can You Put a Downhill Fork On a Hardtail? (fast answer)
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…
Why Is The Front Wheel Of My MTB Wobbling When Braking? (simple answer)
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…
Can You Put a BMX Chain On an MTB? (fast answer)
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…
Can You Put a Rear Rack On a Full Suspension Bike? (fast answer)
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…
Can You Turn a Hardtail Into a Full-suspension Bike? (fast answer)
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,…
Can You Use Shimano Alivio On a Road Bike? (fast answer)
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…
Suspension Seat Posts vs. Dropper Posts
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…