Cranksets come with specific chainring sizes so you know what you’re getting when you buy a standard, compact, or semi-compact crankset. This however doesn’t mean you need to stick to these chainrings forever. You can modify your cranksets and combine chainring sizes from different crankset types to suit your needs. In this article, we’ll be …
Can You Run 53/36, 52/34, 53/34 Chainrings? (Pros & Cons) Read More »
To have seamless rides you’ve got to know how to choose the right crankset because cranks come in different chainring sizes and crank arm lengths, and not all will be a good fit for your bike or the terrain you’ll be riding in. In this article, we’ll be talking specifically about the 52/36 cranksets; what …
Is a 52 36 Crankset Good? (Helpful Explanation!) + Comparisons Read More »
Chainrings play a vital role in the setup of your bike. Whether single, double, or triple chainrings, they have their uses and are suitable for different terrains. Chainrings come in different sizes that are used for different purposes on diverse bikes. Not all of these sizes will come with your bike, but that doesn’t mean …
Can I Change the Chainring Size? (Helpful Guide!) Read More »
Cassette lockrings play essential roles in the makeup of a bicycle. This is because they are the ones that hold the cogs of a cassette firmly in place on the hub. So the condition of the cassette lockring does not only affect the cassette but also the freehub body. The cassette lockring is threaded through …
How Tight Should a Cassette Lockring Be? (Explained!) Read More »
As a bike rider, the term “wobbling” is not a strange term to you when it comes to cassettes and wheels. Bike wheels and cassettes need to be properly trued when being installed to make your bike function well but sometimes you can’t just stop your wheel or cassette from wobbling no matter how much …
Should My Rear Cassette Wobble? (Explained) + How to Fix Read More »
If you are an avid cyclist, you understand the importance of keeping your bike in good condition for optimal performance. Your bike undergoes a fair amount of wear and tear, especially if you are a cyclist who spends many hours on the road. This inevitably means that you may need to replace your bike cassette …
