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Why Do Track Cyclists Use Toe Clips?

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Condensed Answer: In the past, track cyclists relied on toe clips to prevent their feet from coming off the pedals. Currently, toe clips are found only on rented track bikes…

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Are Press-fit Bottom Brackets Bad? (simple answer)

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This post presents the advantages and disadvantages of press-fit bottom brackets. Definitions Bottom bracket – a system of bearings and cups allowing a spindle connected to the crank arms to…

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Can You Use a Shimano Crankset With a SRAM Bottom Bracket?

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Condensed Answer: Modern SRAM GXP bottom brackets are designed for spindles with different diameters on the drive and non-drive side. Consequently, GXP bottom brackets aren't compatible with Shimano cranks. SRAM…

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Can I Use Hope Brakes With SRAM Rotors?

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Condensed Answer: Hope brakes can be combined with SRAM rotors when the following criteria are met:1. The diameter of the rotors should be compatible with the brake calipers. 2. The…

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Can I Use a Shimano Front Derailleur With SRAM Shifters? (simple answer)

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Read more about the article Can I Use a Shimano Front Derailleur With SRAM Shifters? (simple answer)

Condensed Answer: In general, it's possible to combine a Shimano front derailleur with a SRAM shifter because both brands use extremely close cable pull ratios for the front mech. That…

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Can You Put 24-inch Wheels On a 20-inch Bike? (simple answer)

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Read more about the article Can You Put 24-inch Wheels On a 20-inch Bike? (simple answer)

Condensed Answer: In most cases, 24-inch wheels will be too big for a 20-inch fork and frame, especially if the wheel is equipped with a large tire. Thus, it's best…

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Can I Convert Caliper Brakes To V-Brakes? (simple answer)

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Condensed Answer: Caliper brakes can be converted to V-brakes only when the frame or fork have mounts for V-brakes or cantilever brakes. If those mounts are not present, it will…

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Can I Convert V-brakes To Disc? (Simple Answer)

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Condensed Answer: V-brakes can be converted to disc brakes only when the frame and/or fork have disc mounts. If the frame or fork don't have mounts, the user will have…

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Are All BMX Chains The Same Size? (Simple Answer)

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Condensed Answer: The standard/default BMX chain is 1/8” (3.2mm) wide. There are also narrower 3/32" (2.4mm) chains designed to save weight. BMX Chain Width Bicycle chains have two widths – inner…

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Why Don’t Road Bikes Have Mudguards? (simple explanation)

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Below are the reasons why mudguards are often absent from road bikes: Clean Look Looks are a priority in the world of cycling. Hence why addicted cyclists often do their…

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