If Your Bike Pedals Won’t Screw In, Don’t Cry…Instead, Read This…
Condensed Info: There are three main reasons why a bike pedal won't screw in. First, you're trying to install the pedal on the wrong side (e.g., the right pedal on…
Read This If Your Bike Refuses To Pedal Backward
Description Of The Problem: When the rider spins the pedals backward, after a partial rotation, the chain pulls the derailleur forward, and the pedals can't be rotated anymore. Usually, this…
Troubleshooting Immobile Bike Pedals
Description of the Problem: When the rider tries to spin the pedals, they either don't move at all or do so with great difficulty. In some cases, there could be…
Is It Crazy To Throw 29″ Wheels On a 26″ Frame?
Condensed Answer: In some cases, it might be possible to install 29" wheels on a 26 bike, but more often than not the fork and/or the frame will not have…
Is It Technically Correct To Install a 27.5″ Fork On a 29″ Frame?
Condensed Info: In most cases, a 29" frame can readily accept a 27.5" fork. However, the new fork will steepen the headtube of the frame and may also be unable…
Would It Be Crazy To Install a 27.5″ Fork On a 26″ Frame?
Condensed Info: A 27.5" fork can be installed on a 26" frame as long as the head tube and the steerer of the fork are compatible.The new fork is longer…
A BMX as a Standard Commuter – Possible or Too Uncomfortable?
Condensed Answer: A standard BMX can be used as a standard commuter by children and short adults. It's also possible to make a BMX more comfortable for a taller person…
Riding a BMX In The Snow Is a Bit Crazy…
A standard BMX bike is not the most optimal bicycle for snowy conditions primarily because the tires are slick and offer poor grip on snow. With a few changes, however,…
Is It Crazy To Put Pegs On a Dirt Jumper?
If a dirt jumper has sufficiently long bolt-on axles, it can technically accept a pair of pegs. That said, by definition, dirt jumpers aren’t designed for pegs. There is a…
A Dirt Jumper: Do You Really Need One?
A dirt jumper is a highly specialized bike best used for jumping on a dirt track and freestyle street riding. The machine is inferior when it comes to mountain biking…