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Bicycle Brakes Not Springing Back? (explanation & solutions)

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Description of The Problem When the rider releases the brake lever after slowing down, the brake arms remain partially closed. The brake lever usually doesn't return to its original position…

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Can You Ride a BMX In The Snow? (fast answer)

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Condensed Answer: A standard BMX bike is not the most optimal bicycle for riding in snowy conditions primarily because the tires are slicks and thus offer poor grip on snow.…

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Why Aren’t My Bicycle Brakes Releasing? (fast answer)

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Description Of The ProblemWhen the rider releases the brake lever after applying the brakes, the brake arms/jaws do not open fully, and the brake shoes continue to rub against the…

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Why Are Gravel Bike Handlebars Flared? (fast answer)

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Condensed Answer: The purpose of flared drop bars found on gravel bikes is to increase the bike's stability when riding on off-road terrain in the drops. The wider bars provide…

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Why Do Downhill Bikes Have Short Reach? (fast answer)

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Condensed Answer: Downhill bikes have a shorter reach than enduro MTBs to keep the bike nimble despite its long wheelbase and chainstays. If downhill bikes had the same reach as…

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Why Is My Derailleur Hitting The Spokes (explanation & solutions)

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Description of the Problem: The rear derailleur and the inner part of the chain are coming in contact with the spokes of the rear wheel. In most cases, the issue…

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Can You Put a BMX Stem On a Fixie? (fast answer)

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Condensed Answer: A BMX stem can be mounted on a fixed-gear bike. The stem will have to be of the right size and type for the fork and the handlebars.…

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Can You Put a BMX Chain On a Fixie? (fast answer)

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Condensed Answer: The size of standard BMX chains is 1/8" (3.2mm). Fixies use 1/8" (3.2mm) and 3/32" (2.4mm) chains. A BMX chain can be used on a fixie when the chain's size…

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Can You Put BMX Tires On an MTB? (quick answer)

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Condensed Answer: BMX tires can be installed on an MTB when they are of the right size for the MTB's rim. Standard BMXs use 20" tires which won't fit on…

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Can You Jump a 29″ Hardtail? (simple answer)

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Condensed Answer: A 29" hardtail can be used for jumps but isn't optimal for that task due to its size, weight, and overall geometry. If jumps rather than trails are…

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