Why Don’t Road Bikes Have Steeper Seat Tube Angles? (ultra-fast answer)
Effective Seat Tube Angle Steeper seat tube angles put the rider closer to the bottom bracket and give the legs a more advantageous position to press down the pedals. The…
Can I Combine a 50/34 Crankset With an 11-36 Cassette? (fast answer)
A 50/34 crankset can be combined with an 11-36 cassette provided that the rear derailleur of the bicycle has the needed capacity to reach the largest cog. The combination is…
Do I Need a Clutch Derailleur On My Road Bike? (fast answer)
Condensed answer: A clutch derailleur could be helpful when running a 1x drivetrain. In all other cases, it wouldn't play an important role when it comes to road bikes and…
Can I use an MTB Shifter on a Road Bike? (fast answer)
Condensed answer: An MTB shifter can technically be used on a road bike. Ideally, the derailleur and the cassette will be designed for an MTB too. Otherwise, the shifter will…
Can You Put a Cruiser Seat On a Road Bike? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: Technically, a cruiser seat can be installed on a road bike. However, the conversion has many downsides:- The entire seat post will have to be replaced because cruiser…
Shimano Claris vs Tourney: What’s Best for Your Needs? (groupset analysis)
Shimano Claris and Shimano Tourney are both lower-end groupsets in Shimano's road hierarchy. Out of the two, Shimano Claris components are known to be of notably higher class. However, higher-end…
Can You Put BMX Pedals On a Road Bike? (fastest answer ever)
Condensed Answer: A road bike can readily accept a set of BMX pedals that are 9/16″ x 20 in size. However, 1/2″ BMX pedals cannot be installed on a road…
How I Added Full Fenders To a Road Bike Without Eyelets and With Tiny Tire Clearance (Genius Method)
I consider full fenders an essential accessory for cycling and especially commuting. Without fenders, a commuter is at a great disadvantage because the tires are throwing water and mud on…
Can You Use Shimano Alivio On a Road Bike? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: Shimano Alivio represents a mid-tier series of bike components designed for MTB and trekking bicycles. Some of the parts (e.g., rear derailleur, cassettes, hubs...etc.) can be integrated into a…
Dual Pivot vs. Single Pivot Brakes (Comparison & Analysis)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of single-pivot and dual-pivot caliper brakes in relation to one another. Definitions Before comparing the two types of brakes, it’s necessary to describe…