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Why Does My Bike Pop When I Pedal? (fastest answer)

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Description of The Problem. The drivetrain makes a "popping noise" which intensifies when pedaling hard. Possible Sources Of The Issue 1. Improperly Adjusted Front or Rear Derailleur The two derailleurs…

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Why Don’t BMX Bikes Have Kickstands? (fast answer)

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Read more about the article Why Don’t BMX Bikes Have Kickstands? (fast answer)

Condensed Answer: BMX bikes designed for stunts do not have a kickstand because the accessory adds weight and can make the execution of tricks dangerous. Also, the function of the…

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Why Do BMX Bikes Have Small Sprockets? (fast answer)

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Read more about the article Why Do BMX Bikes Have Small Sprockets? (fast answer)

Condensed Answer: Modern freestyle BMX bikes have a smaller front sprocket for faster acceleration and increased frame-to-ground clearance. The smaller sprocket reduces the chances of shin hits too. Gear Ratio…

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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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Why Does My Chain Come Off When I Pedal Backward? (fast answer)

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Read more about the article Why Does My Chain Come Off When I Pedal Backward? (fast answer)

Description of the Problem: When pedaling backward, the chain goes from a large cog to a smaller one even though the rider isn't touching the shifter. Possible Sources Of The…

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Why Is My Derailleur Hitting The Spokes (explanation & solutions)

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Read more about the article Why Is My Derailleur Hitting The Spokes (explanation & solutions)

Description of the Problem: The rear derailleur and the inner part of the chain are coming in contact with the spokes of the rear wheel. In most cases, the issue…

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Can You Put a BMX Stem On a Fixie? (fast answer)

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Read more about the article Can You Put a BMX Stem On a Fixie? (fast answer)

Condensed Answer: A BMX stem can be mounted on a fixed-gear bike. The stem will have to be of the right size and type for the fork and the handlebars.…

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What Are The Advantages of Tapered Head Tubes? (fast answer)

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Read more about the article What Are The Advantages of Tapered Head Tubes? (fast answer)

This post presents the advantages of tapered head tubes. Definitions Head Tube – the shortest tube of a bicycle frame. It's called a head tube because of its frontal position…

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Can I Replace a 700×25 Tire with a 700×23 One? (Fast answer)

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Condensed Answer: The nominal difference between a 700x25 and a 700x23 tire is small. Consequently, in most cases, one can successfully replace one with the other. To ensure complete compatibility,…

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Bike Tire “Popping” Out of the Rim During Inflation (explanation & solutions)

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Read more about the article Bike Tire “Popping” Out of the Rim During Inflation (explanation & solutions)

Description of the Problem During inflation of the inner tube, the tire pops out of the rim and presses the inner tube against the rim. The contact between the rim…

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