Can You Put Slick Tires On an MTB? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: Slick tires can be installed on an MTB, although the number of available models is lower in comparison to knobby tires. Once an MTB is equipped with slick…
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…
Can You Use Shimano Mineral Oil In Campagnolo Brakes? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: If the Campagnolo brakes in question are designed to operate with mineral oil, then one can use Shimano’s mineral oil. That said, ideally, one should rely on the mineral…
Can You Put Shimano Oil In SRAM Brakes? (fast answer)
Condensed answer: Most of SRAM's hydraulic brakes rely on DOT fluid and therefore cannot accept the mineral oil of Shimano. There's also a SRAM brake line (DB8) that operates with…
Can I Use Shimano Mineral Oil in Magura’s Hydraulic Brakes?
Condensed answer: While both Shimano and Magura brakes rely on mineral oil, the formulas used by the companies are different. To preserve the warranty of the brakes and reduce the…
Can You Use Shimano Mineral Oil In Tektro Brakes? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: If the Tektro brakes in question are designed to operate with mineral oil, then one can use Shimano's mineral oil. That said, ideally, one should rely on the…
Hollowtech vs. DUB (Comparison & Analysis)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of DUB and Hollowtech bottom brackets. Definitions Bottom Bracket – a mechanism of cups and bearings allowing a spindle connected to the cranks to spin smoothly. The bottom…
Why Is My Bottom Bracket Wobbling? (simple explanation)
Description of the problem: During pedaling the rider can feel the cranks move up and down. Pedaling feels unstable and inefficient. Sometimes there's noise coming from the bottom bracket that…
Can You Put a Cruiser Seat On a Road Bike? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: Technically, a cruiser seat can be installed on a road bike. However, the conversion has many downsides:- The entire seat post will have to be replaced because cruiser…
2.1″ vs. 2.2″ MTB Tires (Comparison & Analysis)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 2.1" and 2.2" MTB tires. Weight Comparison The table below shows the weight of 2.1" and 2.2" MTB tires made for 29"…