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Why You Should Grease The Pedal Threads Of Your Bike For Maximum Performance

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Greasing pedal threads is beneficial. Grease makes pedal installation smoother and prevents corrosion of the involved materials. This is a BMX pedal spindle made out of chromoly The Benefits of…

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BMX Pegs Can Cause Frame and Fork Damage When Integrated Into an MTB System

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Mini info bomb: It's possible to install pegs on an MTB if the bike has long bolt-on axles. However, by definition, mountain bikes aren't designed for pegs. If you decide…

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Turning a Dirt Jumper Into a Faithful Commuter – Possible Or a Crazy Idea?

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A dirt jumper can work as a commuter but not for long distances due to the bike's low comfort and inefficient pedaling setup. What Is a Dirt Jump Bike? Dirt…

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Why Do Mountain Bikers Say Yew?

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Condensed answer: Mountain bikers say "yew" before a stunt to alert others, relieve pressure, generate more force, and express excitement. The Functions of "Yew" Below is a list of effects…

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The Purpose of Gears On Downhill Bikes

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The gears on downhill bikes increase the bike's efficiency and acceleration abilities. The extra gearing makes the bike more versatile and adaptive to the terrain ahead. The Benefits of Extra…

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Dirt Jumpers Are Made For Jumps, Not Trail Riding

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Dirt jumpers aren't optimal for trail riding but can be used for that purpose if the rider is willing to compromise and doesn't expect top performance and comfort. What Is…

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What’s the Secret Behind The Tennis Balls In The Spokes Of Street Bikes? (+ a few secret tips)

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Read more about the article What’s the Secret Behind The Tennis Balls In The Spokes Of Street Bikes? (+ a few secret tips)

The main reason why riders put tennis balls in their spokes is fashion. Or in other words, they simply like the look. Having said that, there are also some technical…

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Why Are BMX Hubs So Loud?

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Condensed answer: BMX hubs are some of the loudest out there because they have the greatest number of engagement points on average. Why Do BMX Hubs Produce a Clicking Noise?…

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Read This Before Installing a Mountain Bike Cassette On a Road Bike (learn bike theory)

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Read more about the article Read This Before Installing a Mountain Bike Cassette On a Road Bike (learn bike theory)

Condensed answer: Some mountain bike cassettes can be installed on road bikes. However, a few variables have to be taken into consideration for the set-up to work. How Does A…

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Seatpost Shims – A Horrible Invention or a Savior From Another Universe?

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Seatpost shims are adapters allowing the installation of seat posts that are too slim for a specific frame.Shims do their job fairly well and therefore aren't a bad idea if…

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