A list of the last 100 comments (mostly questions and answers) on this website:
Hi Fabio, Yes, by friction I mean the non-indexed (or the ones that can be set to work in a…
Hello Relja, I’m glad Shimano Deore are ok: they will be my choiche for the rear wheel I’m planning to…
Hello Relja, thank you for your suggestions. It is a fantastic reply because I was thinking last night more on…
Thank you Relja for the resource: very explanatory! have a nice day
I’ve had a good experience with Shimano Deore hubs (135 mm wide OLD). Higher-end than those (XT, XTR, etc.) offer…
fantastic job and analysis as usual. thanks a lor Relja. in particular I appreciated the good insight on strenght and…
Fabio, Thank you for the kind words. Here’s my reply – to be taken as “to the best of my…
good conclusion!! I love your website and yt videos. what is my main concern is that online and even to…
Ciao Fabio, I hope this video answers your question: How to remove, and mount, a cassette, or a freewheel Relja
wow amazing review: the best so far! I really appreciate you put the prices!!
Hello, I didn’t measured well (I didn’t wanted to disassemble the axle), so I’m asking it to you because you…
thank you for this basic but essential article and, above all, for the brand of stem/extender useful for the safety…
Hello, I read briefly your article months ago. I re-discovered and understood it very well using this article to explain…
i have had this exact problem on several bikes,one bike i adjusted the rear mech screws and it fixed the…
Hi Kevin, Short answer: yes, either should work. Long answer: In terms of the BB fitting the frame: You have…
Hi There I am riding a Specialized Sirrus X 5.0, and the current bottom bracket is a Praxis 68-0201B ,…
Hi Rebecca, These kinds of problems are down to eliminating one possible cause at a time until the “culprit” is…
Hi Relja, I found your fantastic page last night trying to figure out what’s going on with my RD. I…
Hi J, I don’t clearly see what you have right now and what exactly you wish to achieve. But if…
Thanks a lot Relja for all the work you’ve put in to those articles. It very helpful! Could anybody give…
seeing as though most bottom bracket fixed cups vary so much in sizes from 35.5mm wrench flats to 36mm wrench…
Hi Allan, It’s the chainstay angle. FD-TY500-TS3 is for 63 to 66 degrees. FD-TY500-TS6 is for 66 to 69 degrees.…
Hi Relja, I am trying to work out the difference between the following Shimano front derailleur part numbers. The code…
just found a perfect tool for removing those stuck 36mm bottom bracket cups on older bicycles,forget bicycle tools for this…
i just took out a whole bunch of retro style bottom bracket cups and those 3 notch and 4 notch…
another great tool i just got is the super B,2 in 1 tyre bead jack tool,this one comes with one…
there are alot of retro style remakes being made in double chainrings complete with cranks,the 7 speed alloy cranksets can…
i spend endless hours just looking for the right fitting tools and the bicycle parts are abit easier to find,getting…
Hi Relja, I just wanted to draw your attention to another interesting shimano incompatibility. As most shops are still out…
the better link for the australian bike forum is https://www.bicycles.net.au then you arrive at bikeforums.net.au i dont know why its…
welcome to the wonderful world of bicycles,yes it can do your head in sometimes,i allways say no two bicycles are…
just got a spare set of continental tyres 700×25 tube type clinchers,conti grand prix,another nice rolling smooth tyre,very supple like…
There’s one more standard for shifter cables–Brompton. Like so many parts of these wonderful but also incredibly proprietary bikes, it’s…
Wow, thanks for the prompt and thorough answer! If I can’t fix the FD, a 5700 it shall be!
Wow, thanks for the prompt and thorough answer! If I can’t fix the FD, a 5700 it shall be!
Hi Curtis, Here’s a list of matching FD models, sorted by the order of preference: – Older 10-speed (pre-Tiagra 4700),…
Great info. Unfortunately it’s a bit above my head as far as answering my actual question. I have road bike…
i find 700×25 road tyres a nice ride,slick tyres also run better,i buy my tyres in the 215 gram to…
This has finally been resolved. First via some custom code – with varying success. Now, thanks to the Amazon’s platform…
Hi Gary, I’m not sure. It’s worth measuring the inner dimensions of your seat-tube just to make sure (callipers are…
Hi I want to purchase a Pinarello f10 seatpost, I have seen one on eBay which states 23mm x 60mm…
Relja, I didn’t think about the liability issues; I’ll keep that in mind when I contact companies directly in the…
As far as manufacturers go, there are two problems: 1. They need to make a profit. 2. They must protect…
Relja, After doing more “research” (Google), I have come to agree with you. The signal-to-noise ratio out there is pretty…
As I like to say: “one good measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions.” 🙂 I’d measure the spacing on…
Relja, Thanks for your quick reply. I have a follow-up questions. I received a reply from another source that the…
Hi Chan, Briefly put: If it were my money, I’d give it a go with 9/10 double chainrings – but…
Ciao Alfredo, If your seat tube has a round, symmetrical profile, you should be able to mount a bottom swing…
Because I am very stubborn, I have used every trick so to keep my old 9-speed drivetrain running for 20…
I measured the cable pull of a Sram x7 10s shifter to be 2.98mm and calculated the SRAM Exact Actuation…
Hi Relja. I Want to buy a shimano 3×9 road shift lever, rear derailled are Sora 3000 gs 3x9v with…
just a follow up for bead seating tools for those impossible to fit tyres here are those tools,tyrekey,koolstop,challenge,bikehand,ezclincher,there are plenty…
Hi Marc, According to table 1 in this article, that’s probably a 622 mm tyre. The old, “exotic” dimension notation…
Great article man! I bought an old bike and trying to restore it. On my wheel it is engraved 28*…
Hi Vijitha, As far as I know, “kerosene” is a US term for “paraffin oil” used more widely in the…
the best rim tapes i have ever used for clincher rims are zefal cloth adhesive rim tapes,they never fail,i use…
if you are having trouble fitting some of these new very very tight fitting tires here is a few tips,when…
Hi, quite confusing when you equalise Parrafin oil to Kerosene oil used for lubrication. I have seen a clip making…
Thanks for your reply Relja! Well, I am coming from a 3x setup with a big 44teeth chainring so I…
Hi Joaquín, You are welcome. 🙂 Yes, I’ve practically written several books online on my websites over the years. Primarily…
Hi Relja, I have come across your page while looking for info to rebuild the drivetrain of my bike. It…
Hi Char, As I like to say: “One good measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions.” For more details, see:…
Hey guys new to riding again. Just bought a small ebike offline from China. Its has seatpost clamp measures 34.9…
Hi Lukasz, Thank you very much for the correction. If you notice any other mistakes, don’t hesitate to not them.…
Good article, but 3/32 is 2.381, not 2.281mm 😉 greetings from Poland
Thank you very much for the estensive and complete comment, for now the thought is to go(attempt) with just the…
I think here is a mistake: “Riding with a too [high] gear ratio, turning pedals slowly is similar to jumping…
Thanks Mike and Relja for your replies, I shall discard the cages.
you could even replace the whole crankset complete with chainrings,sometimes that actually works out cheaper
carbon fibre bikes are fine for race days and thats where they belong,its not really a good material for town…
you can buy new 8 speed chainrings that are 130 bcd ,7 speed and 8 speed chainrings are the same,130…
bicycle chains are measured by chain pin width,example a shimano hg 7-8 speed chain is 7.3 mm wide,more speeds you…
cages are only made to make it easier to install bearings,they serve no other purpose,bearings run alot better without cages,those…
Hi Rudy, Yes, some comfort bikes are still made with lower BBs. Not all though (at least from what I’ve…
BB is high and unsuitable for a city ride on MOUNTAIN (not comfort) bikes. One cannot get off and on…
Hi Rudy, That is a common misconception, a mistake I see many people make. Configuring saddle height relative to the…
Hi Alex, “Shimano HG” probably stands for “Hyper-Glide,” their common cassette standard (apart from the Hyperglide+ standard on their newest…
“The heel method itself is precise enough for most recreational cyclists.” No! Tiptoe on the ground when sitting. City rides…
Hi Andy, I suppose you could use the old cages with new balls. However, I prefer tossing the cages out…
Hi Scott, I’ve demonstrated what I mean in this video, past 23 minutes – the link should start at the…
You said “hold it so that front wheel points downwards, then rock the wheel to one side. It should rock…
Thanks for the advice on loose bearings, the bearings in my Shimano hubs are held in a cage, can I…
Hi Relja: I was given a set of wheels Mavic Ksyrium SL for Roadbike (I think I the old-ish version),…
Thank you Relja for your response, and the links too 🙂 Much appreciated! I used to be able to take…
alot of bikes are made with missmatched seatpost and you will also find some bikes that have a build up…
Hi John, High-quality cutters, like Bahco 2101G-140 (Amazon affiliate link), can cut the cables with no problems. For cutting the…
a chain is a chain,i dont think any expensive chains are worth the extra money the reason being its still…
when it comes to bike chains all methods need matinence,all chains need cleaning at some point,i tried waxes,too expensive too…
dont press hard with a dremel like tool just hold it on an angle and take of the sharp edges…
some dremel wheels look like they are grinding wheels but alot are basically polishing wheels,depends on who makes them,most pink…
i have tried so many methods over many years,found the dremel tool or similar to be the fastest and cleanest…
Hi, Great article that provided me with all the info I needed regarding cable differences, and for that, thank you!…
Hi Nick, The Tiagra cranks should work fine with 11 speeds. I think it’s mostly marketing (could be wrong, but…
Thank you very much, the passion you put in this is encouraging. I am building my bike and I am…
Hi does anyone know if PF30 Outboard ABEC-3 BB for 24mm Cranks (Shimano) – Black will work with a DURA-ACE…
I wanted to update my 70’s puch road bike to a 1×10 speed. 1st problem was the 120mm “OLD” which…
Hi Andrew, Thank you very much for the correction – much appreciated. I’ve fixed the error. Relja
A small correction. Above you have written: “Standard for most threaded forks with an outer diameter of 31.8 mm (1…
Hi Steven, Thanks. 🙂 I hadn’t listened to the audio versions – only read the book(s), both in my native…
By ratcheting system I mean the system used to make the cassette turn the hub when the chain pulls on…