The Compatibility of 160mm Forks And 150mm Frames
In most cases, a frame that can handle 150mm of travel can operate with 160mm. That said, the difference in travel is too small for the switch to have a…
Will a 160mm Fork Work On a 120mm Hardtail
A 160mm fork can be installed on a 120mm hardtail only when the head tube is strong enough to endure the additional stress coming from the extra length. If the…
Will a 160mm Fork Damage a 140mm Frame
A fork with 160mm of travel can be installed on a 140mm bike only when the head tube is strong enough to handle the additional 20mm.If that condition isn't met,…
69.5° vs. 67° Head Tube Angle (my comparison & analysis)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 69.5° and 67° head tube angles. The Advantages Of a 69.5° Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle (HTA) Graph Better for Climbing…
65° vs. 67° Head Tube Angle (learn what’s best for your needs)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 65° and 67° head tube angles. Definitions Head Tube Angle (HTA). The head tube angle is formed by the head tube and…
Searching For The Ultimate Head Tube Angle For Climbing
The ideal head tube angle for climbing is about 73° for road bikes. Modern XC MTBs operate with a 67.3º average head tube angle, but a steeper one will also…
Secrets To Slackening The Head Tube Angle Of a Bike (very simple but powerful)
This post presents all the methods used to slacken the head tube angle of a bicycle. First, it's necessary to explain what a slack head tube angle is. The head…
The Connection Between Head Tube Angles and Stem Length Explained (let’s go)
The head tube angle is entirely dependent on the frame, and the stem has no impact on its absolute value. Nevertheless, the stem can contribute to or take away from…
Slack vs. Steep Head Tube Angle (my comparison & analysis)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of slack and steep head tube angles. Definitions Head Tube Angle. The head tube angle is formed by the head tube and the…
Seat Tube C-T vs. Seat Tube C-C (what’s the difference?)
This post compares the seat tube C-T and seat tube C-C measurements from the perspective of frame sizing. Definitions Seat tube C-TThe distance from the center of the bottom bracket…