A 6-bolt hub can be installed on a Centerlock hub only with the help of a special adapter. The Differences Between Centerlock and Bolt-on Attachment Mechanisms Centerlock is Shimano's patented…
А 200mm rotor can be installed on calipers designed for 203mm rotors without modifications apart from removing a set of washers (not always needed).Installing a 203mm rotor on 200mm mounts…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of titanium and steel quick-release skewers. Weight The main advantage of titanium components is that they can be lighter because titanium has approximately…
Condensed Answer: It's fine to install a rear rack via the quick-release skewers when the following conditions are met: The rack isn't overloaded (less than 17kg/37.4lbs) The support struts of…
The springs on quick-release skewers are designed to center the skewer's axle. Their function is very helpful, but it's not fundamental to the quick-release operation. Thus, it's possible to safely…
This post discusses the differences between quick-release skewers using an internal and an external cam mechanism to mount the wheel to the bike's dropouts. What is a cam? A cam…
Quick-release skewers can be used with horizontal dropouts when the frame is made of steel. Getting a model with an internal cam is recommended as it provides more clamping power.…
Below you will find the main properties of sliding dropouts as well as the issues associated with this style of frame engineering. Definitions Dropouts. The parts of the frame/fork to…
This post reveals the properties of carbon dropouts and the issues that they create. What are carbon dropouts? The dropouts are the parts of the frame and fork to which…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of plastic and metal BMX pegs. The Advantages of Plastic BMX Pegs Plastic BMX Pegs Smooth Sliding On Coping and Ledges Plastic pegs…