Can You Ride Enduro on a Hardtail?
Condensed Answer: A hardtail can be used for enduro riding as long as the rules of the event allow it. Some organizations even have a specific hardtail-only category. That said,…
Can You Put 26″ Wheels On a 29″ Bike?
Condensed Answer: Technically, it's possible to install 26" wheels on a 29" bike if both are designed for disc brakes. However, 26" wheels will cause drastic changes to the bike's…
Can You Put 27.5” Wheels On a 29” Fork and Frame?
Condensed Answer: If the bike and the wheelset are designed for disc brakes, a 27.5” wheel will fit on a 29” frame and fork. Since 27.5” wheels are smaller, their diameter…
Why Are My Bike’s Cranks Moving from Side to Side?
Description of the problem: The cranks feel unstable. When the rider pushes and pulls on them, they move sideways. Sometimes the motion is subtle, but it could also be very pronounced to…
28 vs. 32 Spokes Wheels (Full Comparison)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 28 and 32-spoke wheels. The Advantages of 28-spoke Wheels Aerodynamics The main incentive behind wheels with fewer spokes is to increase the…
Are 24 Spokes Enough for a Strong Wheel?
Condensed Answer: If the spokes and rim are of decent quality, and the spoke tension is adequate, then a wheel with 24 spokes can handle a surprising amount of stress. All things…
Can You Use Rim Brakes On Disc Wheels?
Condensed Answer: A rim brake can operate with a disc brake wheel only when the rim has a stopping surface designed for the shoes of a rim brake. Otherwise, the…
Can I Use V-brake Levers With Disc Brakes?
Condensed answer: V-brake levers are compatible with mechanical (cable) MTB disc brakes. However, V-brake levers cannot operate with road disc brakes because road brakes require a different cable pull. V-brake…
Can You Put 26-inch Wheels On a 700c Frame?
Condensed Answer: In theory, a 700c frame can accept 26-inch wheels. However, the conversion will cause the following issues: Failure of the brake calipers to catch the rim (in the…
Can You Use a Single-speed Chain With a Narrow Wide Chainring?
Condensed Answer: Narrow-wide chainrings are fairly thin since they're designed for multi-speed chains. Meanwhile, single-speed chains are wider than multi-speed chains and the narrow-wide ring will have no problem fitting…
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