This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of horizontal and vertical dropouts in relation to one another. The Advantages of Horizontal Dropouts Single-speed and Fixed-gear Compatible Horizontal dropouts allow the…
Double-top tubes are meant to reinforce the frame. The feature is commonly found on large frames because their top tubes are under greater strain. The Motivation Behind Double Top Tubes…
Condensed answer: Carbon handlebars can be coupled with bar ends only when the manufacturer has explicitly acknowledged this possibility. If this isn't the case, it's safer to combine the bar…
This post compares bullhorns to flat bars equipped with bar-ends. Definitions Bullhorns – narrow handlebars with ends resembling the horns of a charging bull. Narrow bullhorns are normally found on…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of bullhorn handlebars and drop bars. Hand Positions Standard bullhorns offer 3 main and 2 secondary hand positions. The main ones are: Tops…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of bullhorn and pursuit bars in relation to one another. Definitions Bullhorn Bars Bullhorns – narrow-width handlebars with curved sides resembling the horns…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of bullhorn handlebars and pista drop bars in relation to one another. Definitions Bullhorn handlebars The name of bullhorn bars comes from their…
This post discusses the direction of the threads found on single and multi-cog freewheels: Definitions 1. Multi-cog Freewheel Multi-cog freewheels represent a cluster of cogs with a built-in ratcheting mechanism.…
Description of the Problem. During coasting, the freewheel is moving around/wobbling. The motion is perceivable only from the side. Source of The Problem In the vast majority of cases, the…
The reasons why Shimano continues to use cup and cone bearings are: Simplicity Cup and cone bearings are as simple as it gets. The simplified mechanism reduces the chances of…