The Pedals Are Spinning, But the Rear Wheel Doesn’t Turn. What’s the problem?
Description of the malfunction: The pedals and the chain spin freely and move the cogs at the back, but the rear wheel remains stationary. The hub appears to be in…
A Switch From Downtube Shifters To STI Is Possible But Pricey and Potentially Illogical
It's possible to convert a bike with downtube shifters to STI brake-shifters, but the needed parts could make the conversion too expensive. The Components Needed For The Conversion A conversion…
Combining a 10-speed Chain And a 9-speed Cassette
In most cases, a 10-speed chain will operate just fine with a 9-speed cassette because it’s slim enough to move up and down the rear cogs without rubbing or skipping. …
Installing 700c Wheels On a Mountain Bike Is Possible But Potentially Problematic
29-inch MTBs already use 700c wheels. 26 and 27.5-inch MTBs have enough clearance to accommodate 700c rims combined with a tire of an appropriate size. If the bike and the…
10 Simple Tips That Will Increase the Speed of Your Hybrid
1. Switch to Tires with Lower Rolling Resistance Knobby mountain bike tires shine on off-road terrain but underperform on the road due to their low air pressure and high rolling resistance. The extra tread results…
Mini V-Brakes vs. Cantilever Brakes – The Most Detailed Comparison On The Internet
What Are Mini V-Brakes? Mini V-brakes are a slightly smaller version of the popular Shimano direct-pull cantilever brakes known as V-brakes. Unlike regular cantilever brakes which operate with a transverse…
Transforming Cyclocross Bikes Into Road Machines (it’s easy)
A cyclocross bicycle can effectively serve as a road bike because both machines have many overlapping components and a fair amount of geometrical similarities. If you want to use a…
What To Expect When Switching From an MTB to a Road Bike?
This post explains in detail what to expect when transitioning from a mountain bike to a road bike. Technical Differences The first step to describing the switch from an MTB…
Cantilever Brakes – an Integral Part of Cyclo-cross Bikes
Cycling enthusiasts love talking about innovative features even when the gains from the new technology are questionable. For that reason, many are surprised to learn that some cyclo-cross bikes continue…
What If I Tell You That a Single-speed Bike Can Be Equipped With Gears?
Bicycles gears greatly increase pedaling efficiency by maximizing the cyclist's mechanical advantage according to the terrain. One of the key features is energy preservation when facing steep hills and aggressive…