Condensed Nugget: For optimal performance, it's best to use components part of the same groupset. Nonetheless, people have been mixing SRAM eTap derailleurs with Shimano chains, cassettes, and chainsets successfully.…
Condensed answer: Shimano rotors can be combined with SRAM brakes. In some cases, you will need an adapter or an extra washer to increase clearance. Requirements for Compatibility 1. Rotor…
Condensed Answer: A SRAM PowerLink can be used on a Shimano chain as long as both are designed for the same number of speeds. Some people use PowerLinks intentionally for…
Condensed Info: A road bike chain can be used on a mountain bike as long as it's long enough and matches the number of speeds on the cassette/freewheel. In general,…
Standard road levers are designed for short pull brakes and do not operate properly with V-brakes. To combine the two, you will have to buy special road levers engineered specifically…
It's possible to add gears to a fixie, but the conversion is expensive and time-consuming. Often, it's better to sell the bike and purchase one that's already designed to operate…
Description: A nipple driver is a tool that helps you thread nipples onto spokes. Nipple drivers make wheel lacing and spoke replacement faster and easier. They're particularly useful on double-wall…
Tubeless rim tape can be used in conjunction with an inner tube as a substitute for classic rim tape or strips. If the tire operates at a high air pressure,…
It's not recommended to use electrical tape as rim tape because it cannot handle high air pressure. Electrical tape is overly flexible and easily loses its shape and subsequently stability.…
Road and mountain bike pedals designed for adults have the same pedal thread (9/16” x 20 TPI). As a result, you can easily swap pedals between bikes. There's nothing wrong…