This post presents the differences between 130BCD and 144BCD cranks and chainrings. What is BCD? BCD stands for Bolt Circle Diameter (BCD) and represents the diameter of the circle that…
Condensed Answer: It's possible to install road cranks on a track bike. The conversion will not allow you to use track chainrings (unless the cranks are old) and may require…
A bicycle can successfully operate in front derailleur-only mode with a few modifications. However, the practical use of this setup is questionable. Hence the lack of popularity. The Problems With…
Condensed Answer: A basket can be installed on a folding bike. Sometimes the basket will interfere with the folding sequence and will have to be removed to fold the bike.…
Condensed answer: A clutch derailleur could be helpful when running a 1x drivetrain. In all other cases, it wouldn't play an important role when it comes to road bikes and…
Condensed answer: A clutch derailleur is not obligatory for a single drivetrain (1x), but it certainly helps with chain retention when using a large cassette and riding off-road. What is…
Condensed answer: A negative stem positions the handlebars lower and allows the rider to shift more of their weight on the front wheel. The result is a more aerodynamic stance…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of using a bike rack and a backpack for cargo transportation on a bicycle. The Advantages of a Bike Rack No Stress On…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of basket positioning on a bicycle. pixabay.com The Advantages of a Front Basket Cargo Visibility A front basket allows you to monitor the…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of front and rear bicycle racks. The Advantages of Front Racks Constant Visibility One of the main incentives to use a front rack…