MTB Shoes Don’t Like Road Cleats, Sorry Bro.
Road cleats use a three-bolt mounting system whereas MTB cleats rely on a two-bolt one. MTB shoes reflect that difference. To install road cleats on MTB shoes, one will need…
The Secrets Behind Combining Road Shifters With MTB Derailleurs and Cassettes (learn bike theory)
Condensed Info: If the user relies on index shifting, road shifters can be combined with MTB derailleurs when the transmission has up to 9 speeds. A 10-speed road drivetrain can…
What It Takes To Install Drop Bars On a Flat Bar Road Bike
Condensed Info: It's possible to install drop bars on a flat bar road bike. However, the conversion requires a multitude of new parts that could greatly increase the final bill.…
Are Tubeless Tires Compatible with Inner Tubes?
Condensed Info Nugget: A tubeless tire can operate with regular inner tubes just fine. People who run a tubeless set-up often have a spare inner tube in their kit for…
You Wouldn’t Believe Where Tour De France Pro Teams Sleep…
Short Answer by Me, The Brainy Bike Master The Tour De France consists of stages requiring constant relocation. Thus, the riders sleep in hotels near the race during the night…
Pro Cyclists Rarely Listen To Their Favorite Tunes
Tour De France riders are not listening to music while competing. Instead, they have earpieces used to maintain communication with their teams. That said, some Tour De France riders listen…
Why Do Tour De France Riders Swerve? (simple answer)
Condensed Answer: Lead cyclists often swerve from one side to the other to make it more difficult for those behind to draft. If a cyclist always maintains a straight line,…
Analyzing The Climbing Capabilities of 29″ Wheels
29" wheels have great roll-over-ability and can therefore be faster on climbs and descents than smaller wheels. That said, the wheel size of a bicycle is only one of the…
29″ Hardtails Are Not Made For Jumps (sorry)
A 29" hardtail can be a "jumper" but isn't optimal for that task due to its size, weight, and overall geometry. If jumps rather than trails are a priority, a…
Full-Suspension Bikes Have Subpar Performance On The Road
Full-suspension bikes are highly inefficient when used on the road. The suspension eats a lot of the pedaling effort and makes it harder to reach and maintain good speed. For…