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Despite all the noise and hype, the reality is that bottom-bracket upgrades are a bit overrated, to put it mildly. Below are 5 reasons why it s not worth investing in a superior bottom bracket unless it s part of a bigger upgrade. 1. High and Low-end Bottom Brackets Offer Similar Performance If we take two bottom [ ]
In this post, I will show you how I made a cheap but very effective bicycle reflector that can be seen from far away. First, let s begin with the needed materials: Step 1: Cut a triangle. Cut a triangle from the back of the plastic folder. It doesn t have to be perfect. Only somewhat accurate. [ ]
In this post, I will reveal in detail how I built my wooden bike rack. (People asked about it after seeing a few photos in other articles). So, let s go. The platform is made out of two pieces of pine stained with an oak finish. I went with pine for the following reasons: The shape [ ]
A while back I wanted to install a light on my old helmet and developed a DIY hack that worked surprisingly well. At first, I thought that it would be just a temporary solution, but temporary became a fairly long period. First, let s list the tools you need: Cut the threaded part of the plastic [ ]
A while back I asked myself what would be the cheapest way to add brake-shifters (the type of shifters found on road bikes) to an MTB? My instinctive reaction was to find a set of solid and affordable road shifters compatible with a basic MTB rear derailleur. Shimano Claris made the most sense. So, [ ]
This article compares the advantages and disadvantages of 11-28 and 11-34 cassettes. Let s get into it. The Advantages of 11-34 Cassettes 1. Lower Gear Range The strongest advantage of 11-34 cassettes over 11-28 models is the lower gear range that the large 34T cog offers. To illustrate the discrepancy between the two, it s necessary to [ ]
Unless the 12-speed in question has a highly custom architecture and is designed for a very specific drivetrain, it should operate on an acceptable level with an 11-speed chainring. The dimensions of 11 and 12-speed chains are very close. 12-speed chains have the same inner width and are only slightly narrower externally. That said, mixing [ ]
The compatibility between a chain and a cassette depends primarily on the number of speeds that each of them is designed for. Since chains and cassettes are considered consumables (in other words they wear out fast and are meant to be replaced) you re probably planning to combine the newer Ultegra and Tiagra products. Modern Ultegra [ ]
Shimano Altus is an underrated group set. I have it on my hardtail, and it has operated just fine for 10-15000 kilometers. The only maintenance I ve done is to occasionally clean up the gunk on the jockey wheels. That s why I am not surprised when people want to install it on entry-level road or gravel [ ]
Good news. Tiagra shifters can be combined with Ultegra s mech. Rear Compatibility Tiagra 4500 rear shifters are compatible with Ultegra s 10-speed rear derailleurs. Tiagra 4600 rear shifters can work with Ultegra s 10-speed rear derailleurs. Tiagra 4700 rear shifters can operate with Ultegra s 11-speed rear derailleurs. Front Compatibility Tiagra 4500 front shifters aren t compatible with Ultegra…