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Why Do Road Bikes Use Presta Valves? (fast answer)

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Read more about the article Why Do Road Bikes Use Presta Valves? (fast answer)

Road bikes use Presta valves for the following reasons: 1. Thin rims For aerodynamic and weight-saving purposes, road bikes have thin/narrow rims designed for slim tires. The outer diameter of…

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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 25mm Tires On 23mm Rims? (fast answer)

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Condensed Answer: If the external diameter of the rim is 23mm, there's a high chance that a 25mm tire can be installed on it without issues. If the internal diameter…

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Caliper Brakes Not Releasing On One Side? Why?

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Description of the Problem: The rider squeezes the brake levers to slow down. After reaching the desired speed, the rider releases the levers, but the brakes do not return to…

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Why Don’t Road Bikes Have Mudguards? (simple explanation)

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Read more about the article Why Don’t Road Bikes Have Mudguards? (simple explanation)

Below are the reasons why mudguards are often absent from road bikes: Clean Look Looks are a priority in the world of cycling. Hence why addicted cyclists often do their…

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Can You Put Thumb Shifters On Drop Bars? (quick answer)

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Read more about the article Can You Put Thumb Shifters On Drop Bars? (quick answer)

Condensed Answer: Thumb shifters are designed for handlebars that have a 22.2mm diameter grip area. Since modern drop bars are thicker, thumb shifters cannot be installed on them by default.…

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Pista Drops vs. Classic Drop Bars (Pros & Cons Compared)

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This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of pista drop bars and regular drop bars in relation to one another. Main Differences Pista Drop Bars Pista drop bars are engineered…

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Can You Use V-Brake Pads On Caliper Brakes? (quick answer)

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Read more about the article Can You Use V-Brake Pads On Caliper Brakes? (quick answer)

Condensed Answer: Technically, the attachment mechanism of V-brake pads allows users to install them on caliper brakes. However, V-brake pads are significantly longer than the models designed for caliper brakes.…

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Can You Use Carbon Brake Pads On Alloy Rims?

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Condensed Answer: It's not recommended to combine carbon brake pads with aluminum rims because the combination results in suboptimal braking and premature wear of the pads. The Downsides of Using…

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Can You Use a Star Nut On Carbon Forks?

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Condensed Answer: Star nuts scratch the insides of fork steerers during the installation process. When the steerer is made out of carbon, this is detrimental and can lead to cracks.…

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