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Why Is The Front Wheel Of My MTB Wobbling When Braking? (simple answer)

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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…

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Can You Use a 3x Front Derailleur as 2x? (fast answer)

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Condensed Answer: A front derailleur designed for a triple crankset (3x derailleur) can be used in conjunction with a double crankset and effectively function as a 2x derailleur. Proper operation…

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Front Derailleur Not Reaching The Big Ring (explanation & solutions)

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Description of the Problem: When the rider presses the shifter in an attempt to shift to the largest chainring, the derailleur doesn't move sufficiently to make the transition. As a…

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Why Isn’t My Front Derailleur Shifting Down? (explanation & solutions)

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Read more about the article Why Isn’t My Front Derailleur Shifting Down? (explanation & solutions)

Description of the Problem: The front derailleur doesn't move the chain from the large chainring to a smaller one upon command. As a result, the rider cannot use the lower…

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Rear Derailleur Jumping Under Load (explanation & solutions)

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Description of the Problem: Option 1: When the rider is pedaling hard, there's a moment when the chain makes an abrupt jump/skip. The jump happens unexpectedly and hurts the rider's…

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Poor Shifting In The Middle Of The Cassette (explanation & solutions)

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Description of the Problem: The derailleur shifts fine when the chain is on the smallest or largest cogs, but the shifting in the middle of the cassette isn't satisfactory. Possible…

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Can You Put 25mm Tires On 19mm Rims? (fast answer)

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Read more about the article Can You Put 25mm Tires On 19mm Rims? (fast answer)

Condensed answer: 25mm tires can be installed on tires with a 19mm internal rim width. That said, there are some downsides to this combination. Average road rims have a 15-18mm…

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Can You Put a Suspension Fork On a Hybrid? (fast answer)

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Condensed Answer: A suspension fork can be installed on a hybrid. The travel of the fork will have to be small to preserve the original geometry of the bike and…

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Why Do BMX Riders Wear Vans? (fast answer)

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Condensed Answer: For street riding, BMX riders often rely on light skate shoes with flat soles. The basic Vans models fit in that category. They offer extra grip thanks to…

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

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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…

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