Can You Use Shimano Rotors With Magura Brakes?
Condensed Answer: Shimano rotors are slightly thinner than Magura models. Their thinness puts them at the limit allowed by Magura. Combining Shimano rotors with Magura brakes is technically not a…
Can You Put a Freewheel On a Fixed Gear Hub?
Condensed Answer: Technically, it's possible to install a freewheel onto the larger threads of a fixed-gear rear hub. However, the freewheel's thread is about two times wider than the large…
Can You Put a Carbon Bike On a Bike Rack?
Condensed Answer: It's not recommended to put carbon bikes on racks that hold the bike by the frame. The vibrations of the vehicle translate to the rack and respectively the…
Can You Put Road Cleats on MTB Shoes?
Condensed answer: Road cleats use a three-bolt mounting system whereas MTB cleats rely on a two-bolt one. MTB shoes reflect that difference. To install road cleats on MTB shoes, one…
Can You Put 27.5” Wheels On a 29” Fork and Frame?
Condensed Answer: If the bike and the wheelset are designed for disc brakes, a 27.5” wheel will fit on a 29” frame and fork. Since 27.5” wheels are smaller, their diameter…
Can I Use V-brake Levers With Disc Brakes?
Condensed answer: V-brake levers are compatible with mechanical (cable) MTB disc brakes. However, V-brake levers cannot operate with road disc brakes because road brakes require a different cable pull. V-brake…
Can You Put 26-inch Wheels On a 700c Frame?
Condensed Answer: In theory, a 700c frame can accept 26-inch wheels. However, the conversion will cause the following issues: Failure of the brake calipers to catch the rim (in the…
Can I Put a 10-speed Derailleur On a 7-speed Cassette?
Condensed Answer: Most 10-speed rear derailleurs aren't compatible with a 7-speed indexed shifter and cassette. There is one exception, however. Shimano's 10-speed Road derailleurs can operate with a 7-speed Shimano…
Can An 11-speed Derailleur Work With a 10-speed Cassette and Shifter?
Condensed Answer: Shimano's 11-speed derailleurs have a different rear shift ratio than 10-speed derailleurs and are therefore not compatible with 10-speed indexed shifters.SRAM's exact actuation 11-speed derailleurs are compatible with…
Can You Use a 10-speed Derailleur On a 9-speed Cassette?
Condensed Answer: 10-speed Shimano and SRAM MTB derailleurs have a different rear shift ratio than 9-speed derailleurs and cannot be effectively combined with a 9-speed shifter and cassette. A 10-speed…