Why Are Cyclists So Rude?
Car drivers are not the only road users who can express road rage. Sometimes cyclists get excessively angry too and display rude behavior ranging from verbal insults to physical confrontations.…
Why Are Cyclists So Entitled?
This post aims to explain why cyclists are often perceived as entitled road users. Being a driver and a cyclist, I will try to be as objective as possible. First,…
Can You Ride a Road Bike on Crushed Limestone?
Condensed Answer: Road bikes aren’t optimal for riding on crushed limestone. Nonetheless, they can still perform surprisingly well on such a surface if the rider is aware of the bike’s limitations…
Bullhorns vs. Drop Bars (Pros & Cons Compared)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of bullhorns and drop bars in relation to one another. Hand Positions Standard bullhorns offer 3 main and 2 secondary hand positions. The…
Can I Use Shimano Cleats with Crank Brothers Pedals?
Condensed Answer: Shimano cleats are incompatible with Crank Brothers pedals. If you have Crank Brothers pedals and Shimano shoes, you have to unmount the original cleats and mount the cleats…
Can I Put STI Shifters On Flat Bars?
Description of the Situation You're wondering whether STI brake-shifters can be combined with flat bars. Condensed Answer: It's possible to install STI brake-shifters on flat bars if you use a…
Can You Put STI Shifters On Bullhorn Bars?
Description of the Situation You have standard drop bars and STI shifters but want to try alternative handlebars such as bullhorns and wonder whether your existing brake-shifters are compatible. Condensed…
Can You Put a Basket On a Road Bike?
Description of the situation 1. You would like to add utility to a road bike by installing a basket. 2. You're unsure if this is possible because the original function…
Can You Put a Carbon Fork On an Old Road Bike?
Condensed answer: It’s possible to install a carbon fork on an old road bike if the head tube, the headset, and the fork are of the same type and size.…
Can You Put Upright Handlebars On a Road Bike?
Description of the situation: 1. You have a road bike with classic drop handlebars which put the rider in an aggressive forward position. 2. The bike is fast and efficient…