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Why Are Road Bike Shifters So Expensive?

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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…

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Can You Put a Coaster Brake On a Fixie?

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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…

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Can You Put Disc Brakes On a Fixie?

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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…

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Can You Cut a Bicycle Seat Post? (Why, How, When)

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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…

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Can You Shorten Bike Spokes?

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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…

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Can You Fit a 10-Speed Cassette On a 7-Speed Hub?

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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…

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Can You Use a 12-Speed Chain on an 11-Speed Cassette?

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Read more about the article 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…

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Do 10-speed Derailleurs Work With 11-speed Cassettes?

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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…

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Can You Put an 11-speed Cassette on an 8-speed Hub?

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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…

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Can You Put an 11-speed Cassette On a 9-speed Hub?

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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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