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Let’s fight: U-Brakes vs. V-Brakes (from a guy who’s used both)
from Rookie’s keyboard Hello, fellas Today, I am going to compare two types of brakes – U-brakes and the good old V-brake models. Let’s not waste any more time and get straight into it. (I will try to include as many bullet points as possible as I know that many of you are reading my…
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My Experience With A Women’s Bike Saddle (no thanks)
from Rookie’s keyboard Hello, friends Today’s post may sound a little weird, but it’s something I’ve wanted to clarify for a long time now. Here’s the deal, fellas: the distinctions between male and female bike saddles are not significant enough to render women’s saddles entirely unsuitable for male riders. Ultimately, the comfort of the saddle…
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One Thing You Should Never Forget About Tubeless Tires
from Rookie’s keyboard Hello, friends Today’s post is dedicated to tubeless tires and one peculiarity about them that riders often forget – the fact they can operate with regular inner tubes just fine. Many cyclists with a tubeless setup frequently bring a spare inner tube in their gear for instances when the tire is too…
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You Don’t Need Titanium Spokes
from Rookie’s keyboard Hello, friends I haven’t posted in a while primarily because I started a programming course. I plan on improving my work skills. But today I am back with another post. I will compare titanium and standard double-butted spokes. If you want to know my opinion upfront…I don’t think most people need titanium…
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An Important Point About Carbon Brake Pads
from Rookie’s keyboard Hello, friends Today, I will tell you an important characteristic of carbon brake pads – namely that you shouldn’t be using them with alloy/aluminum rims. Why? Many reasons: Since carbon isn’t very resistant to external abuse, carbon brake pads are softer and made of cork compounds. The softness of carbon pads results…
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BMX Hub “Transplantation” On an HT
from Rookie’s keyboard Hello, friends Today, I am going to talk about BMX hubs and the possibility of “transplanting them” on a hardtail (or full-suspension) MTB. MTB and BMX Hub Measurements The main hub measure is known as Over Locknut Dimension (O.L.D.) and refers to the usable part of the hub or the distance between…
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BMX Bikes Will Forever Be Rigid (Sorry, suspension maniacs)
from Rookie’s keyboard Hello, friends Today, I am going to talk about BMX and suspension. I decided to make this post after a reader sent me an e-mail. BTW, thank you, Nick. I appreciate all e-mails – positive and negative. Let’s go, fellas. The reality is this: You can’t equip a 20″ BMX with a…
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Bike Theory For Dummies: Alloy and Steel Forks
from Rookie’s keyboard Hello, friends What’s up? I’ve had a pretty busy week. Hence the fewer posts this week. But today, I am coming back with vengeance. I decided to make a piece that showcases the peculiarities of alloy (aluminum) and steel forks. Let’s go, fellas. Endurance Limit and Compliance – Key Features Steel is…
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The Mystic Rubber Tube Demystified
from Rookie’s keyboard Hello, friends I am about to demystify another bike topic today. Bike repair kits include tire patches, self-vulcanizing fluid, and a mysterious small rubber tube. The function of the patches and the cement is obvious, but the role of the rubber tube is a mystery to many people. No more. The rubber…
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The Ultimate Truth About Lugged and Unicrown Forks
from Rookie’s keyboard Hello, friends Today, I am going to teach you everything you need to know about lugged and unicrown forks – the topic may sound complicated, but it’s not. Let’s go Lugged Fork(LF) Lugged forks have legs pressed into a steel sleeve (lug) and secured via brazing. Brazing is a metal-joining process during…