Can You Put 2.6″ Tires On 40mm Rims? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: 2.6" tires can technically be installed on rims with 40mm internal width, but in most cases, they will be too narrow. 40mm rims are designed for 3" or…
Can You Put 2.8″ Tires On 30mm Rims? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: 2.8" tires are a bit too wide for rims with 30mm internal width. That said, the combination could still work to a satisfactory level. If maximum performance is…
Can You Put 2.4″ Tires On a 35mm Rim? (ultra-fast answer)
Condensed Answer: 35mm rims are normally combined with 2.8"+ tires. Nonetheless, a 2.4" tire can still be installed on a 35mm rim. In some cases, the fit could be a…
Can You Put a BMX Hub On a Fixie? (ultra-fast answer)
Condensed answer: A front BMX hub can be installed on the front wheel of a fixie. The procedure will more than likely require new spokes of a different length. A…
Do Bike Pedals Self-Tighten? (fastest answer)
Condensed Answer: Bike pedals self-tighten as the rider pedals. This is accomplished via the strategic choice of thread direction on the pedal axles. The drive-side pedal tightens clockwise while the…
Can You Inflate a Bike Tire With a Ball Pump? (fastest answer)
Condensed answer: If the pump is designed for balls, it could lack the adapters needed for the Schrader and Presta valves found on bike tires. As a result, the pump…
60TPI vs. 120TPI Tires? (comparison & analysis)
This post compares the differences between 60TPI and 120TPI tires. What's TPI?TPI stands for Threads Per Inch and indicates the fineness of the material used for a tire's main body/skeleton/casing.…
Should You Grease Bike Skewers? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: It's fine to grease/lubricate quick-release skewers, but it's not a mandatory action, especially if you take off the wheels of the bike fairly often. What Are The Advantages…
Why Are My Spokes Making Noise Under Load? (explanation & solutions)
Description Of The Problem. When the rider inserts more effort, the spokes (usually those of the rear wheel) make a pinging sound. In some cases, the sound will disappear quickly…
Bicycle Brakes Not Springing Back? (explanation & solutions)
Description of The Problem When the rider releases the brake lever after slowing down, the brake arms remain partially closed. The brake lever usually doesn't return to its original position…