Can You Put a 9-speed Cassette On an 8-speed Hub?
Short answer: A 9-speed Shimano or SRAM cassette can be installed on a 9-speed Shimano or SRAM hub right away. A 9-speed Campagnolo cassette cannot be installed on an 8-speed…
Can I Use a 9-speed Derailleur With an 11-speed Cassette?
The factors that determine whether a 9-speed derailleur will be compatible with an 11-speed cassette are: The derailleur's rear shift ratio. The derailleur's total capacity. Understanding Rear Shift Ratios Modern…
Can You Install a 10-speed Cassette On an 11-speed Hub?
General Information Cassette width: It's logical to expect a cassette with fewer gears (e.g., 10-speed) to be narrower than a cassette with more gears (e.g., 11-speed), but this isn't the…
11-25 vs. 11-34 Cassettes: Comparison & Analysis
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 11-25 and 11-34 cassettes. The Advantages of 11-34 Cassettes 1. Lower Gearing The main advantage of 11-34 cassettes is the presence of…
Can an 11-speed Derailleur Work With a 12-speed Cassette and Shifter?
Two factors determine whether an 11-speed derailleur is compatible with a 12-speed cassette and shifter: The derailleur rear shift ratio The derailleur's total capacity Understanding Derailleur Rear Shift Ratio Apart…
Will a 10-speed Chain Work On an 8-speed Cassette?
Condensed Answer: A 10-speed chain can technically work with an 8-speed cassette, but the dimensions of the chain are not ideal. Both the inner and the outer width of the…
Can You Use an 11-speed Chain On a 9-speed Cassette?
Condensed Answer: An 11-speed chain is narrower than a 9-speed chain and can therefore work with a 9-speed cassette. The combination, however, makes little financial sense because 11-speed components are…
140mm vs. 160mm Rotors? (Pros and Cons Compared)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 140mm and 160mm disc brake rotors. The Advantages of 160mm Rotors Superior Braking Power 160mm rotors are 14% larger than 140mm models.…
Can You Use a 12-Speed Chain on a 10-Speed Cassette? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: A 12-speed chain can operate with a 10-speed cassette. The only exception are Shimano's new 12-speed chains. Those don't mix well with 10-speed chainrings. Understanding Chain Width A…
25mm vs 28mm Tires (Comparison & Analysis)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 25mm and 28mm bike tires. Weight Comparison The table below compares the weight of 700x25 and 700x28 tires: 25mm ModelsWeight28mm ModelsWeightContinental Grand…