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…
Do Bike Tires Stretch Over Time? (fastest answer)
Condensed answer: The casing of a tire will stretch/expand after mounting the tire on a rim and inflating it. Most of the stretching occurs within the first 24 hours. The…
Why Won’t My Bike Pedals Screw In? (fastest answer)
Condensed Answer: There are three main reasons why a bike pedal won't screw in. First, you're trying to install the pedal on the wrong side (e.g., the right pedal on…
Why Won’t My Bike Pedal Backwards? (fast answer)
Description Of The Problem: When the rider spins the pedals backward, after a partial rotation, the chain pulls the derailleur forward, and the pedals can't be rotated anymore. Usually, this…
Why Won’t My Bike Pedals Go Forward? (fast answer)
Description of the Problem: When the rider tries to spin the pedals, they either don't move at all or do so with great difficulty. In some cases, there could be…
Can You Put 29″ Wheels On a 26″ Frame? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: In some cases, it might be possible to install 29" wheels on a 26 bike, but more often than not the fork and/or the frame will not have…