Front Derailleur Drama or When The Big Ring Can’t Be Touched
Description of the Problem: When the rider presses the shifter in an attempt to shift to the largest chainring, the derailleur doesn't move sufficiently to make the transition. As a…
What To Do When Your Front Derailleur Refuses to Shift Down
Description of the Problem: The front derailleur doesn't move the chain from the large chainring to a smaller one upon command. As a result, the rider cannot use the lower…
What to Do When The Trim Function Of The Front Derailleur Malfunctions
Description of the Problem: When the rider clicks the shifter to activate the trim function of the front derailleur, the derailleur remains in the same place. Possible Sources Of The…
Bike Issues: A Jumpy Rear Derailleur When The Chain Is “Loaded”
Description of the Problem: Option 1: When the rider is pedaling hard, there's a moment when the chain makes an abrupt jump/skip. The jump happens unexpectedly and hurts the rider's…
Why Is My Derailleur Hitting The Spokes (explanation & solutions)
Description of the Problem: The rear derailleur and the inner part of the chain are coming in contact with the spokes of the rear wheel. In most cases, the issue…
When The Rear Derailleur Underperforms In The Middle Of The Cassette…
Description of the Problem: The derailleur shifts fine when the chain is on the smallest or largest cogs, but the shifting in the middle of the cassette isn't satisfactory. Possible…
How Compatible Are 25mm Tires and 19mm Rims?
25mm tires can be installed on rims with a 19mm internal rim width. That said, there are some downsides to this combination. Average road rims have a 15-18mm internal rim…
What It Takes To Install a BMX Stem On a Fixie (let’s get aesthetic)
A BMX stem can be mounted on a fixed-gear bike. The stem will have to be of the right size and type for the fork and the handlebars. A threaded…
The Secret To Installing a Suspension Fork On a Hybrid
A suspension fork can be installed on a hybrid. The travel of the fork will have to be small to preserve the original geometry of the bike and avoid excessive…
Why Do BMX Riders Wear Vans? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: For street riding, BMX riders often rely on light skate shoes with flat soles. The basic Vans models fit in that category. They offer extra grip thanks to…