The Compatibility Of 27.5″ Wheels and 29″ Forks and Frames
If the bike and the wheelset are designed for disc brakes, a 27.5” wheel will fit on a 29” frame and fork. Since 27.5” wheels are smaller, their diameter will…
Fitting a 29″ Fork On a 27.5″ Machine – Possible or Not?
A 29" fork can be installed on a 27.5" bike, but it will have a notable effect on the bike's geometry. The new fork will slacken the head tube and…
Integrating a Road Bike Stem In a Mountain Bike System
A road bike stem can be installed on an MTB when: The stem and the fork are compatible. The stem's clamping diameter matches the thickness of the handlebars. The stem…
What To Do When Your Cranks Are Moving from Side to Side?
Description of the problem: The cranks feel unstable. When the rider pushes and pulls on them, they move sideways. Sometimes the motion is subtle, but it could also be very pronounced to…
28 vs. 32 Spokes Wheels (My Detailed Comparison)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 28 and 32-spoke wheels. The Advantages of 28-spoke Wheels Aerodynamics The main incentive behind wheels with fewer spokes is to increase the…
Can 24 Spokes Offer Enough Wheel Durability and Strength?
Mini Info Bomb: If the spokes and rim are of decent quality, and the spoke tension is adequate, then a wheel with 24 spokes can handle a surprising amount of stress.…
The Compatibility Of Rim Brakes and Disc Wheels Under a Microscope
A rim brake can operate with a disc brake wheel only when the rim has a stopping surface designed for the shoes of a rim brake. Otherwise, the rim brake…
The Compatibility Of V-brake Levers and Disc Brakes (bike theory for free)
V-brake levers are compatible with mechanical (cable) MTB disc brakes. However, V-brake levers cannot operate with road disc brakes because road brakes require a different cable pull. V-brake Levers and…
Installing 26-inch Wheels On a 700c Frame Could Be a Bad Idea…
Condensed info: In theory, a 700c frame can accept 26-inch wheels. However, the conversion will cause the following issues: Failure of the brake calipers to catch the rim (in the…
Can You Use a Single-speed Chain With a Narrow Wide Chainring?
Condensed Answer: Narrow-wide chainrings are fairly thin since they're designed for multi-speed chains. Meanwhile, single-speed chains are wider than multi-speed chains and the narrow-wide ring will have no problem fitting…