Can You Put 29″ Wheels On a 26″ Frame? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: In some cases, it might be possible to install 29" wheels on a 26 bike, but more often than not the fork and/or the frame will not have…
Condensed Answer: In some cases, it might be possible to install 29" wheels on a 26 bike, but more often than not the fork and/or the frame will not have…
Condensed Answer: In most cases, a 700x23c tube can be used with a 700x25c tire because inner tubes are elastic and the nominal difference between a 23mm and a 25mm…
Condensed Answer: Modern SRAM GXP bottom brackets are designed for spindles with different diameters on the drive and non-drive side. Consequently, GXP bottom brackets aren't compatible with Shimano cranks. SRAM…
Condensed Answer: Hope brakes can be combined with SRAM rotors when the following criteria are met:1. The diameter of the rotors should be compatible with the brake calipers. 2. The…
Condensed Answer: Hope brakes can be used with Shimano rotors when the diameter and the thickness of the rotor are compatible with the brake caliper in question. That said, the…
Condensed Answer: The cable pull of indexed Campagnolo shifters is different from that of Shimano shifters. Consequently, using Campagnolo shifters with a Shimano derailleur will result in a less than…
Condensed Answer: In general, it's possible to combine a Shimano front derailleur with a SRAM shifter because both brands use extremely close cable pull ratios for the front mech. That…
The goal of this article is to outline SRAM cranks' level of compatibility with a Shimano groupset. Definitions Cranks – a component connected to the pedals and the chainrings that…
Condensed Answer: Mountain bike tires can be installed on a cruiser bike if they match the size of the original cruiser tires and are compatible with the existing rims. Requirements…
Condensed Answer: A dropper post can be installed on a downhill bike. However, the conversion isn't very common because as the name suggests downhill bikes are used primarily for extreme…