Tools, maintenance, parts compatibility and function…
Front derailleur compatibility explained clearly. Covers mounting types, cable routing, chainring size and angle, double vs triple setups, MTB vs road differences, speed compatibility, and key Shimano/Campagnolo exceptions.
Which rear derailleur can be paired with which shifters and cassette combination. What to pay attention to when mix-matching
Rear hub compatibility explained in detail. Covers freewheel vs freehub, Shimano, Campagnolo and SRAM XD standards, cassette spacing, spacers, and how to match hubs with different numbers of rear sprockets.
Bicycle cassette compatibility explained from 6- to 12-speed systems. Covers sprocket spacing, Shimano vs Campagnolo standards, SRAM XD, road vs MTB differences, and what can (and can’t) be mixed.
Which bicycle chains can be combined with which number of “speeds” i.e. number of rear sprocket systems. Single and multi-speed
Practical introduction to bicycle compatibility. Explains how drivetrain standards differ, why official charts are conservative, and how to use the compatibility guides to mix parts that actually work.
Bicycle tyre sizing explained using ISO ETRTO standards. Learn how to read tyre markings, match tyres to rims and frames, choose correct widths, and avoid clearance and fitment problems.