Pista Drops vs. Classic Drop Bars (Pros & Cons Compared)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of pista drop bars and regular drop bars in relation to one another. Main Differences Pista Drop Bars Pista drop bars are engineered…
Time To Compare Suspension Seat Posts And Dropper Posts
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of suspension seat posts and dropper posts in regards to one another. Different Functions Suspension seat posts and dropper posts serve two different…
Can Suspension Seat Posts Make Up For The Lack of Dual Suspension Shocks?
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of bikes using suspension seat posts and full-suspension MTBs. The Advantages of Suspension Seatposts Convenience Suspension seat posts allow the user to instantly…
Exploring the Differences Between Sprung Saddles and Suspension Seatposts
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of sprung saddles and suspension seat posts. The Advantages of Sprung Saddles Consistent Seat Height Unlike suspension seat posts, sprung saddles do not…
Can You Put Mountain Bike Tires On a Cruiser?
Condensed Answer: Mountain bike tires can be installed on a cruiser bike if they match the size of the original cruiser tires and are compatible with the existing rims. Requirements…
Integrating a Beach Cruiser Seat In a Mountain Bike System
A cruiser seat can be installed on a mountain bike. The procedure often requires a replacement of the entire seat post because cruiser saddles are not compatible with the seat…
What Does It Take To Install Gears On a BMX (Learn Bike Theory)
Condensed info: Rear BMX hubs have 110mm O.L.D. This makes the installation of a cassette or a multi-speed freewheel hub impossible unless the frame is modified. Another obstacle is the…
Fitting BMX Tires On an MTB – Madness or Reality?
/A Short Bike Theory Lesson By The Brainy Bike Master (a.k.a. Me)/BMX tires can be installed on an MTB when they are of the right size for the MTB's rim.…
My Comparison of Carbon and Aluminum Alloy Cranks
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of carbon and aluminum bike cranks. The Advantages of Carbon Cranks Lightweight The main advantage of carbon components is that they have the…
Dropper Posts and Downhill Bikes Are Neither Friends Nor Strangers
Condensed Info: A dropper post can be installed on a downhill bike. However, the conversion isn't very common because as the name suggests downhill bikes are used primarily for extreme…