Condensed answer: If your cycling inseam measurement is significantly above 76cm or 30 inches, then a 50cm/19.5" road bike frame will probably be uncomfortably small for you. The Effect of…
Condensed answer: If your inseam is about 88cm/34.7in, then a 58cm frame won't be too large. The final fit, however, depends on a number of factors and the best approach…
Condensed answer: The difference between a 54cm and a 56cm road bike frame isn't as massive as it may sound, especially after counting for size variation between brands. In most…
Condensed Answer: In general, a 54cm/21-inch frame can work just fine for an 182cm/5'10" rider, but in some cases, a slightly larger frame (56-58cm) will be needed. The unique anthropometry…
This post compares lugged and fillet brazed frames. Definitions Before comparing the two types of frames it's necessary to present the technological processes behind their production. Fillet Brazed Frames As…
This post compares the differences between lugged and TIG welded bicycle frames. Definitions Before comparing the two types of frames, it's necessary to describe their main properties and the technology…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of curved and straight bicycle tubing. The Advantages of Curved Tubing Shorter Chainstays Some aggressive road and track bikes have a curved seat…
Chainstays: The tubes running from the bottom bracket shell to the rear dropouts. The name comes from the proximity of the chainstays to the chain. FAQ: How are chainstays measured?…
Many bicycle models in the low and mid-range come with an aluminum frame and sometimes even fork if they are fully rigid and designed for the road. My MTB commuter…
Hi-Ten steel stands for high-tensile steel. This type of steel showcases greater tensile strength than lower grade alloys thanks to additional ingredients, namely chromium, molybdenum, silicon, manganese, nickel, and vanadium,…