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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
Condensed Answer: Hope brakes can be used with Shimano rotors when the diameter and the thickness of the rotor are compatible with the brake caliper in question. That said, the…
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…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of V-brakes and caliper brakes in relation to one another. The Advantages Of V-Brakes Tire Clearance Before all, V-brakes are a mountain bike…