There are two factors that determine whether an 11-speed derailleur is compatible with a 12-speed cassette and shifter: The derailleur rear shift ratio The derailleur's total capacity Understanding Derailleur Rear…
Condensed Answer: A 10-speed chain can technically work with an 8-speed cassette, but the dimensions of the chain are not ideal. Both the inner and the outer width of the…
Condensed Answer: An 11-speed chain is narrower than a 9-speed chain and can therefore work with a 9-speed cassette. The combination, however, makes little financial sense because 11-speed components are…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 140mm and 160mm disc brake rotors. The Advantages of 160mm Rotors Superior Braking Power 160mm rotors are 14% larger than 140mm models.…
Condensed Answer: A 12-speed chain can operate with a 10-speed cassette. The only exception are Shimano's new 12-speed chains. Those don't mix well with 10-speed chainrings. Understanding Chain Width A…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 25mm and 28mm bike tires. Weight Comparison The table below compares the weight of 700x25 and 700x28 tires: 25mm ModelsWeight28mm ModelsWeightContinental Grand…
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…
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…
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…
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.…