Why Are Road Bike Shifters So Expensive?
Road bike shifters a.k.a. brake-shifters are among the most expensive parts of a road bike. In some cases, entry-level road bikes do not even come with brake-shifters because the bike…
Can You Put a Coaster Brake On a Fixie?
Condensed Answer: Technically, a coaster brake can be mounted on a fixie, but the process will require re-lacing of the rear wheel. Once the coaster brake is installed, the fixie…
Can You Put Disc Brakes On a Fixie?
Condensed answer: By default, a fixed-gear bike a.k.a. fixie isn't designed for disc brakes. That said, it's possible to add a front and rear disc brake, but the process will…
Can You Cut a Bicycle Seat Post? (Why, How, When)
Condensed answer: A bicycle seat post can be cut as long as the new size respects the minimum insertion length of the seat post. Ignoring the minimum insertion length and…
Can You Shorten Bike Spokes?
Condensed answer: Bike spokes can be shortened. The first step is to cut them to length. The second is to file the ends and re-thread them. Step 1: Cutting the…
Can You Fit a 10-Speed Cassette On a 7-Speed Hub?
Condensed answer: If you have a 7-speed specific hub, you won't be able to install a 10-speed cassette on it because the hub will be too short. If the hub…
Can You Use a 12-Speed Chain on an 11-Speed Cassette?
Condensed answer: A 12-speed chain can work with an 11-speed cassette. However, it's recommended to avoid using a Shimano 12-speed chain because it doesn't play well with 11-speed chainrings. Chain…
Do 10-speed Derailleurs Work With 11-speed Cassettes?
Condensed answer: 10-speed rear derailleurs do not work accurately with 11-speed cassettes when coupled with index shifters. The only exception are SRAM's 10-speed exact actuation road derailleurs which have the…
Can You Put an 11-speed Cassette on an 8-speed Hub?
Condensed answer: An 8-speed MTB hub is wide enough to accept an 11-speed MTB cassette. An 8-speed Road hub, however, is too narrow for an 11-speed Road cassette. If you…
Can You Put an 11-speed Cassette On a 9-speed Hub?
Condensed answer: A 9-speed MTB hub can accept an 11-speed MTB cassette. However, a 9-speed Road hub is not compatible with an 11-speed Road cassette. Requirements for Installing an 11-Speed…
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