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Can I Combine a 50/34 Crankset With an 11-36 Cassette? (fast answer)

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Read more about the article Can I Combine a 50/34 Crankset With an 11-36 Cassette? (fast answer)

A 50/34 crankset can be combined with an 11-36 cassette provided that the rear derailleur of the bicycle has the needed capacity to reach the largest cog. The combination is…

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53/39 vs. 50/34 Chainrings (comparison & analysis)

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Read more about the article 53/39 vs. 50/34 Chainrings (comparison & analysis)

This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 53/39 and 50/34 road chainrings. The Advantages of 53/39 Chainrings High Gearing The apparent advantage of a 53/39 setup is the extra…

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Do I Need a Clutch Derailleur On My Road Bike? (fast answer)

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Read more about the article Do I Need a Clutch Derailleur On My Road Bike? (fast answer)

Condensed answer: A clutch derailleur could be helpful when running a 1x drivetrain. In all other cases, it wouldn't play an important role when it comes to road bikes and…

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Can I use an MTB Shifter on a Road Bike? (fast answer)

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Read more about the article Can I use an MTB Shifter on a Road Bike? (fast answer)

Condensed answer: An MTB shifter can technically be used on a road bike. Ideally, the derailleur and the cassette will be designed for an MTB too. Otherwise, the shifter will…

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Shimano Claris vs Tourney:  What’s Best for Your Needs? (groupset analysis)

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Read more about the article Shimano Claris vs Tourney:  What’s Best for Your Needs? (groupset analysis)

Shimano Claris and Shimano Tourney are both lower-end groupsets in Shimano's road hierarchy. Out of the two, Shimano Claris components are known to be of notably higher class. However, higher-end…

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Can You Put BMX Pedals On a Road Bike? (fastest answer ever)

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Read more about the article Can You Put BMX Pedals On a Road Bike? (fastest answer ever)

Condensed Answer: A road bike can readily accept a set of BMX pedals that are 9/16″ x 20 in size. However, 1/2″ BMX pedals cannot be installed on a road…

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Can You Put a 12-speed Cassette On a 9-speed Hub? (fast answer)

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Read more about the article Can You Put a 12-speed Cassette On a 9-speed Hub? (fast answer)

General Knowledge As the number of speeds grows, the width of bike cassettes doesn't increase dramatically. The goal is to make rear hubs compatible with the widest number of cassettes…

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Why Do Road Bikes Use Presta Valves? (fast answer)

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Read more about the article Why Do Road Bikes Use Presta Valves? (fast answer)

Road bikes use Presta valves for the following reasons: 1. Thin rims For aerodynamic and weight-saving purposes, road bikes have thin/narrow rims designed for slim tires. The outer diameter of…

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Can You Ride a Road Bike On Wet Pavement? (fast answer)

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Condensed Answer: A road bike can be ridden on wet pavement, but the rider has to take extra precautions to avoid loss of balance and a potential accident. Riding on…

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Can You Put a Road Bike Saddle On an MTB? (fast answer)

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Read more about the article Can You Put a Road Bike Saddle On an MTB? (fast answer)

Condensed answer: A road bike saddle can be installed and used effectively on an MTB. To minimize the chances of failure, it's recommended to stay away from the lightest and…

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