Can You Put a Road Bike Stem On an MTB?
Condensed answer: A road bike stem can be installed on an MTB when: The stem and the fork are compatible.The stem's clamping diameter matches the thickness of the handlebars.The stem…
Can You Put 26-inch Wheels On a 700c Frame?
Condensed Answer: In theory, a 700c frame can accept 26-inch wheels. However, the conversion will cause the following issues: Failure of the brake calipers to catch the rim (in the…
Can You Ride a Road Bike on Crushed Limestone?
Condensed Answer: Road bikes aren’t optimal for riding on crushed limestone. Nonetheless, they can still perform surprisingly well on such a surface if the rider is aware of the bike’s limitations…
Why Does My Bike Cassette Wobble? (Simple Explanation)
Condensed Answer: The common sources of cassette wobble are: Hub imperfections during manufacturingA narrow cassette combined with a wide hub without the use of spacersThe cassette hasn't been tightened properlyA…
Can You Put Cruiser Handlebars On a Road Bike?
Condensed answer: It's possible to install cruiser handlebars on a road bike. However, the conversion changes the bike's geometry and requires some gear and brake re-arrangements. The Stem and Bar…
Horizontal vs. Vertical Dropouts (Full Comparison)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of horizontal and vertical dropouts in relation to one another. The Advantages of Horizontal Dropouts Single-speed and Fixed-gear Compatible Horizontal dropouts allow the…
Bullhorns vs. Bar Ends
This post compares bullhorns to flat bars equipped with bar-ends. Definitions Bullhorns – narrow handlebars with ends resembling the horns of a charging bull. Narrow bullhorns are normally found on…
Bullhorns vs. Drop Bars (Pros & Cons Compared)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of bullhorns and drop bars in relation to one another. Hand Positions Standard bullhorns offer 3 main and 2 secondary hand positions. The…
Can You Use a Mountain Bike Stem On a Road Bike?
Condensed answer: If the clamping diameter of the stem matches the diameter of the handlebars' clamp area, then an MTB stem can be used on a road bike. Short MTB…
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…