Condensed answer: V-brake levers are compatible with mechanical (cable) MTB disc brakes. However, V-brake levers cannot operate with road disc brakes because road brakes require a different cable pull. V-brake…
Condensed Answer: In theory, a 700c frame can accept 26-inch wheels. However, the conversion will cause the following issues: Failure of the brake calipers to catch the rim (in the…
Condensed Answer: Narrow-wide chainrings are fairly thin since they're designed for multi-speed chains. Meanwhile, single-speed chains are wider than multi-speed chains and the narrow-wide ring will have no problem fitting…
Condensed answer: Re-using a chain pin on a multi-speed chain is considered bad practice because the pin loses its upper layer during the removal process and becomes ever so slightly…
Description of the Problem: During wheel building or when replacing a spoke, a nipple falls between the walls of a double-wall rim and starts rattling. The problem is fairly common…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of single and double- wall rims. Definitions Single-wall rim – single-wall rims have a spoke bed made of one layer (wall). The spoke…
Condensed Answer: Road bikes aren’t optimal for riding on crushed limestone. Nonetheless, they can still perform surprisingly well on such a surface if the rider is aware of the bike’s limitations…
Description of The Problem: The nipples connecting the spokes to the rim have partially or fully stripped edges. As a result, the spoke wrench cannot grab the nipple and rotate it…
Condensed Answer: The common sources of cassette wobble are: Hub imperfections during manufacturingA narrow cassette combined with a wide hub without the use of spacersThe cassette hasn't been tightened properlyA…
Condensed Answer: A floor pump cannot be used effectively for pumping up shocks because it operates with a high volume/low-pressure cylinder and many models cannot even reach the high PSI…