General Knowledge: Between 8 and 10-speeds, the overall width of a cassette does not increase as the number of gears climb. (There are some exceptions.) To preserve the overall width…
General Knowledge Cassette width. It's logical to conclude that cassettes with more gears are wider than models with fewer gears. However, this isn't exactly the case. The overall width of…
Condensed answer: It’s possible to ride a bike in a pair of Crocs if the bike has flat pedals. For greater stability, it’s recommended to stick with Crocs that have…
Goal: Make a hybrid bike suitable for the trail, or at least XC, riding. Differences Between MTBs and Hybrid Bikes 1. Head Tube Angle The head tube angle (HTA) is…
Goal: Determine the birth year of a bicycle. Tips for Determining the Birth Year of a Bicycle Examine the Stickers/Labels on the Frame The frame is the heart of a…
Description Of The ProblemWhen the rider releases the brake lever after applying the brakes, the brake arms/jaws do not open fully, and the brake shoes continue to rub against the…
Condensed Answer: Ideally, the chain tension will be as high as possible while still allowing the rear cog and the front chainring to rotate freely. If the chain tension is…
Condensed Answer: There's nothing wrong with using different tires for the front and back of the bike. In some cases, people follow this strategy deliberately to improve performance or save…
Description of the ProblemThere are two types of wind noises. One is generated by the rider cutting through the atmosphere. The other comes from the natural movement of air or…
Definitions Safety Levers - a special set of brake levers designed for braking from the top position of a road bike's drop bars. They're called safety levers because they allow…