Are Mullet Bikes Good For Jumping? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: A mullet bike facilitates jumping because the rear wheel is lighter, easier to lift, and less likely to come in contact with the rider's body during a jump.…
Condensed Answer: A mullet bike facilitates jumping because the rear wheel is lighter, easier to lift, and less likely to come in contact with the rider's body during a jump.…
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 29" frame can readily accept a 27.5" fork. However, the new fork will steepen the headtube of the frame and may also be unable…
Condensed Answer: A 27.5" fork can be installed on a 26" frame as long as the head tube and the steerer of the fork are compatible.The new fork is longer…
Goal: Make a hybrid bike suitable for the trail, or at least XC, riding. Differences Between MTBs and Hybrid Bikes 1. Head Tube Angle The head tube angle (HTA) is…
Condensed Answer: Theoretically, downhill bikes can be used uphill, but their geometry, weight, and lack of low gears make them very inefficient climbers. If climbing is a priority, downhill bikes…
Condensed Answer: A downhill fork can be mounted on an enduro frame. The extra travel of the fork, however, will increase the stress on the head tube and change the…
Condensed Answer: A downhill fork can be installed on a hardtail only when the frame is strong enough to handle the travel (compression) of the fork. If the frame isn't…
Description Of The Problem: During braking the front wheel of the bike is wobbling (moving back and forth). The harder and more intense the braking is, the more noticeable the…
Condensed answer: Standard BMX chains are 1/8" (3.2mm) wide and cannot be used on a geared mountain bike because the outer plates would rub against the adjacent cogs of the…