Derailleur Jockey Wheels: Lifespan, Wear Factors, and Maintenance
Derailleur jockey wheels typically last 2,000 to 10,000 miles, with their lifespan heavily influenced by material, riding conditions, maintenance freq...
By Alex
Category: Bicycle Maintenance
Browsing all articles filed under the "Bicycle Maintenance" category.
Bike Pedals: Consequences of Neglecting Grease, Damage, and Maintenance Tips
Neglecting to grease bike pedal threads leads to increased friction, accelerated wear, galling, corrosion, and ultimately makes pedal removal extremel...
By Jordan
7-Speed Cassette on an 8-Speed Hub: Compatibility, Installation, and Considerations
Yes, a 7-speed cassette can generally be installed on an 8-speed freehub body by using a 4.5mm spacer to ensure proper fit, secure engagement, and cor...
By Hart
Breaking In a New Bike: Why It's Essential, What Settles, and How to Do It
A new bicycle significantly benefits from an initial period of careful riding and subsequent adjustments to ensure components settle, cables stretch, ...
By Hart
Tubeless Tires: Can You Put an Inner Tube In, and Should You?
It is generally possible to put an inner tube into a tubeless tire for temporary repair or conversion, but this practice comes with specific technical...
By Alex
Presta Valves: Do Caps Affect Tire Pressure, Protection, and Cycling Performance?
While Presta valve caps are not essential for maintaining tire pressure, as the valve's internal mechanism provides the primary seal, they can offer m...
By Alex
Bicycle Valves: Presta vs. Schrader, Compatibility, and Risks of Rim Modification
While technically possible to enlarge a Presta rim hole for a Schrader valve, it is strongly not recommended due to significant risks to rim integrity...
By Jordan
Bicycle Drivetrain: 11-Speed Chain on a 10-Speed Cassette Compatibility and Issues
Using an 11-speed chain on a 10-speed cassette is not recommended due to incompatible chain width and cog spacing, leading to poor shifting, increased...
By Alex
Bicycle Rim Tape: Understanding, Application, and Maintenance
Applying rim tape involves thoroughly cleaning the rim, precisely laying adhesive tape with consistent tension and overlap, or stretching non-adhesive...
By Jordan
