Can You Put 27.5″ Wheels On a 26″ Fork? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: A 26" fork with long legs may accept a 27.5" wheel. However, the change may require the user to replace the tire with a slimmer one to reduce…
My Comparison of 32mm and 35mm Bicycle Tires (free lesson)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 32mm and 35mm bike tires. Weight Comparison The table below compares the weight of 32mm and 35mm tires: 32mmWeight35mmWeightContinental GatorHardshell375gContinental Terra Speed…
Let’s Compare Sealed and Unsealed Headsets
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of sealed and unsealed bicycle headsets. What is a sealed headset? Sealed Headset Bearings The headset of a bicycle is a system of…
DU Bearings vs. Ball Bearings (Comparison & Analysis)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of DU bearings and standard ball bearings. What are DU bearings? DU bearings/bushings are a hollow cylinder (sleeve) that rotates around an axle.…
Sealed vs. Unsealed Bottom Brackets (Comparison & Analysis)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of sealed and unsealed bottom brackets. The Advantages of Sealed Bottom Brackets Hollowtech Bottom Bracket with external sealed bearings Protection from Contaminations The…
Let’s Compare Sealed and Unsealed BMX Hubs
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of sealed and unsealed BMX hubs. The Advantages Of Sealed Hubs Protected Bearings As the name suggests, a sealed hub has sealed bearings.…
Let’s Compare 175mm and 172.5mm Cranks
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 175mm and 172.5mm crank arms. The Advantages of 175mm Cranks More Leverage The longer the crank, the greater the leverage that the…
Is It Crazy To Combine a 28mm Tire and a 25mm Rim? (maybe)
If a rim has a 25mm internal width, then it's too wide for a 28mm tire by conventional standards. If the 25mm measurement refers to the external/total width of the…
Can You Put a 23mm Tire On a 19mm Rim? (fast answer)
Condensed answer: In most cases, 23mm tires can be installed on rims with a 19mm internal rim width. There are some downsides to this combination. Average road rims designed for…
Can You Put a 23mm Tire On a 25mm Rim? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: If the rim has а 25mm external width, then there's a high chance that it will work just fine with a 23mm tire. If the internal rim width…