This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 25mm and 23mm tires. Weight Comparison The next table compares the weight of 700×23 and 700×25 tires: 25mm ModelsWeight32mm ModelsWeightContinental Grand Prix…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 25mm and 32mm tires in relation to one another. 1. Weight Comparison The next table compares the weight of 700x25 and 700x32…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 50/34 and 52/36 cranks. Note: The numbers indicate the teeth on the large and smaller chainring. 50 = 50 teeth on the…
Shimano Claris and Shimano Tourney are both lower-end groupsets in Shimano's road hierarchy. Out of the two, Shimano Claris components are known to be of notably higher class. However, higher-end…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 11-25 and 11-34 cassettes. The Advantages of 11-34 Cassettes 1. Lower Gearing The main advantage of 11-34 cassettes is the presence of…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 140mm and 160mm disc brake rotors. The Advantages of 160mm Rotors Superior Braking Power 160mm rotors are 14% larger than 140mm models.…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 25mm and 28mm bike tires. Weight Comparison The table below compares the weight of 700x25 and 700x28 tires: 25mm ModelsWeight28mm ModelsWeightContinental Grand…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of sealed and unsealed bicycle headsets. What is a sealed headset? Sealed Headset Bearings The headset of a bicycle is a system of…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of DU bearings and standard ball bearings. What are DU bearings? DU bearings/bushings are a hollow cylinder (sleeve) that rotates around an axle.…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of sealed and unsealed bottom brackets. The Advantages of Sealed Bottom Brackets Hollowtech Bottom Bracket with external sealed bearings Protection from Contaminations The…