25mm vs. 32mm Tires (Comparison & Analysis)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 25mm and 32mm tires in relation to one another. 1. Weight Comparison The next table compares the weight of 700x25 and 700x32…
Can You Put a 12-speed Cassette On an 8-speed Hub? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: A 12-speed cassette can be used on an 8-speed hub when: The hub is made by Shimano or SRAM (HyperGlide or PowerGlide series) and is combined with 12-speed…
Can You Put 2.8″ Tires On 30mm Rims? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: 2.8" tires are a bit too wide for rims with 30mm internal width. That said, the combination could still work to a satisfactory level. If maximum performance is…
Bicycle Brakes Not Springing Back? (explanation & solutions)
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…
Can You Ride a BMX In The Snow? (fast answer)
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.…
Why Aren’t My Bicycle Brakes Releasing? (fast answer)
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…
Why Are Gravel Bike Handlebars Flared? (fast answer)
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…
Why Do Downhill Bikes Have Short Reach? (fast answer)
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…
Why Is My Derailleur Hitting The Spokes (explanation & solutions)
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…
Can You Put a BMX Stem On a Fixie? (fast answer)
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.…