Aero Bars Aren’t Made For Mountain Bike Systems But…
Technically, aero bars can be installed on a mountain bike. However, they offer dubious benefits given the geometry and function of an MTB. In most cases, the practice isn't worth…
Aero Bars Have No Place On a Hybrid Bicycle
The geometry and purpose of hybrid bicycles do not make them suitable for aero bars. Putting aero bars on a hybrid results in instability and a non-satisfactory riding experience. The…
Aero Spokes vs. Normal Spokes (Full Comparison)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of aero (bladed) and normal (round) spokes. The Advantages of Aero Spokes More Aerodynamic The shape of aero (bladed) spokes allows them to…
My Detailed Comparison of Double-Butted And Plain Gauge Spokes
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of plain gauge and double-butted spokes. Definitions Plain gauge spokesPlain gauge spokes are the same thickness from one end to the other.Double-butted Spokes…
Let Me Tell You About Titanium And Double Butted Spokes…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of titanium and double-butted spokes. The Advantages of Titanium Spokes Lighter One of the strongest features of titanium spokes is their weight. They're…
What Happens When a Carbon Seat Post Goes Into a Steel Frame
A carbon seat post can be installed in a steel frame but has to be covered in a thin layer of carbon assembly paste. The carbon assembly paste serves two…
Don’t Cut Carbon Handlebars With a Pipe Cutter
Technically, a pipe cutter can cut carbon bars, but the practice isn't recommended because the handlebars can be damaged in the process. It's better to use a fine-tooth hacksaw blade…
The Science Behind Lock-On Grips On Carbon Handlebars
Condensed Info: Lock-on grips can be installed on carbon handlebars. To avoid damage to the bars, it's necessary to use a torque wrench and tighten the clamps to the recommended…
The Problems With Aero Bars On Carbon Handlebars
Condensed answer: Carbon fiber has poor resistance to clamping/crushing force. For that reason, most carbon handlebars are not compatible with aero bars that clamp onto them. However, there are some…
The Horizontal Dropouts On TT Bikes Serve An Important Purpose
Did you know that...Some time trial (TT) bikes use rear-facing horizontal dropouts so that the rear wheel can be as close as possible to the seat tube for better aerodynamics.…