Complete post archive

Year 2015 (32) total articles

• 06 - The Best Bicycle Bearing Grease (14) (Best for bicycle)
• 06 - How to lubricate a bicycle chain? (27) (Chain)
• 06 - Bicycle tubes – valve types and tube sizes explained (0) (Tyres and tubes)
• 06 - Bicycle gear ratios – gear inches (16) (Speeds, shifters, derailleurs)
• 07 - Bicycle Glossary – illustrated (0) (Bicycle glossary)
• 07 - Rear bicycle hub (8) (Wheels and Hubs)
• 07 - Bicycle rear sprockets – freewheel VS freehub (6) (Sprockets and cranks)
• 07 - Speeds – rear sprockets (0) (Sprockets and cranks)
• 07 - Rear derailleurs explained (18) (Speeds, shifters, derailleurs)
• 07 - Bicycle rim tape explained (20) (Wheels and Hubs)
• 08 - Front derailleurs explained (15) (Speeds, shifters, derailleurs)
• 08 - Bicycle tyre sizing and dimension standards (62) (Standards)
• 08 - How to choose a correct bicycle frame size (5) (Buying - tips)
• 08 - Bicycle – how many speeds? (11) (Best for bicycle)
• 09 - Bicycle lights (0) (Safety - traffic, lights, locks)
• 09 - Setting up riding position – bike fitting (12) (Fitting)
• 09 - Bicycle wheels – how many spokes? (14) (Wheels and Hubs)
• 09 - Bicycle locks – how to choose a secure bicycle lock (3) (Safety - traffic, lights, locks)
• 09 - How to securely lock a bicycle (1) (Safety - traffic, lights, locks)
• 10 - Types of bicycles (4) (Basics explained)
• 10 - What is a bicycle groupset? (0) (Basics explained)
• 10 - Bicycle equipment (“groupset”) classes (0) (Complete drivetrain)
• 10 - Bicycle winter tyres (0) (Winter cycling)
• 11 - Determining single speed chain length (3) (Chain)
• 11 - How to dress for winter cycling? (0) (Winter cycling)
• 11 - Riding a bicycle in the snow (0) (Winter cycling)
• 11 - Chain length sizing for bicycles with derailleurs (32) (Chain)
• 12 - Bicycle fork (1) (Forks)
• 12 - When to replace the chain on a bicycle? (2) (Chain)
• 12 - Slick bicycle tyres (8) (Tyres and tubes)
• 12 - To what pressure should I inflate my bicycle tyres? (0) (Tyres and tubes)
• 12 - Bicycle braking technique (5) (Braking, shifting, cornering)

Year 2016 (34) total articles

• 01 - Bicycle frame geometry (7) (Bicycle frame)
• 01 - Which type of bicycle suits my needs? (0) (Buying - tips)
• 01 - How to remove a bicycle wheel (2) (Wheels and Hubs)
• 01 - Drop bar hand positions (0) (Handlebars)
• 02 - Road bicycle drop bar geometry (0) (Handlebars)
• 02 - Setting up drop bars (9) (Fitting)
• 02 - MTB wheels: 26″ vs 27,5″ vs 29″ 29er (0) (Wheels and Hubs)
• 02 - Which bicycle should I buy? (0) (Buying - tips)
• 03 - Removing a tyre and tube (0) (Tyres and tubes)
• 03 - Buying (checking) a used bicycle (0) (Buying - tips)
• 03 - Patching a punctured bicycle tyre tube (4) (Tyres and tubes)
• 03 - Mounting bicycle tube and tyre (4) (Tyres and tubes)
• 03 - Bicycle pedals – types, standards (0) (Pedals)
• 04 - MTB (flat) bars setup (0) (Fitting)
• 04 - How to adjust bicycle handlebar angle and height (6) (Fitting)
• 04 - Compatibility [00] Intro – what combines with what (0) (Compatibility)
• 04 - Compatibility [01] Chains (74) (Compatibility)
• 05 - Compatibility [02] Cassettes (53) (Compatibility)
• 05 - Compatibility [03] Rear hubs (46) (Compatibility)
• 05 - Compatibility [04] Rear derailleurs (183) (Compatibility)
• 05 - Compatibility [05] Front derailleurs (141) (Compatibility)
• 06 - Compatibility [06] Front shifters (31) (Compatibility)
• 06 - Compatibility [07] Rear shifters (46) (Compatibility)
• 06 - Mechanical bicycle brakes – working principle (2) (Brakes)
• 07 - Compatibility [08] Mechanical brakes (42) (Compatibility)
• 09 - Removing rear bicycle sprockets (6) (Sprockets and cranks)
• 09 - Tools needed for a bicycle hub overhaul (0) (Tools)
• 09 - Cup and cone hub overhaul (service) (10) (Maintenance)
• 10 - Compatibility [09] Cranks(ets) (39) (Compatibility)
• 10 - Threaded BBs – Bottom brackets [01] (11) (Bottom bracket)
• 11 - Threadless, press-fit BBs – Bottom brackets [02] (2) (Bottom bracket)
• 11 - New threaded BB standard: T47 (0) (Bottom bracket)
• 12 - Compatibility [10] Bottom brackets (21) (Compatibility)
• 12 - Short overview of threadless BB (press fit) standards (0) (Standards)

Year 2017 (30) total articles

• 01 - Cantilever brake adjustment (12) (Brakes)
• 01 - Cycling in traffic [01] “Sorry, I didn’t see you!” (3) (Safety - traffic, lights, locks)
• 02 - Bicycle chainline (32) (Chain)
• 02 - Cycling in traffic [02] Lane positioning (0) (Safety - traffic, lights, locks)
• 03 - Bicycle bearing greases – explained (50) (Oils and greases)
• 03 - Cycling in traffic [03] Typical risky situations (1) (Safety - traffic, lights, locks)
• 03 - Capriolo Sunrise – long term test 01 (0) (Trekking and hybrid bicycles)
• 03 - Capriolo Sunrise – long term test 02 (0) (Trekking and hybrid bicycles)
• 03 - Bicycle chain lubricants – explained (27) (Oils and greases)
• 04 - Standard bicycle bearing ball sizes (31) (Bearings - general)
• 04 - Capriolo Sunrise – long term test 03 – 300 km – painting the bicycle (0) (Trekking and hybrid bicycles)
• 04 - Countersteering – bicycle steering (1) (Braking, shifting, cornering)
• 05 - Fast bicyle cornering – on paved roads (3) (Braking, shifting, cornering)
• 05 - Comparative overview of bicycle chain lubricants (8) (Oils and greases)
• 06 - White arrow – vintage road bike project (0) (My projects, work and thoughts)
• 06 - Types and designs of bicycle bearings (6) (Bearings - general)
• 07 - Fork crown race removal (2) (Forks)
• 07 - Setting up comfortable riding position (7) (Fitting)
• 08 - Kids’ bikes – why training wheels aren’t training (5) (Basics explained)
• 08 - Standard/common thread dimensions used on bicycles (0) (Standards)
• 09 - Saddle materials – Bicycle saddle fit [01] (0) (Saddles and seat posts)
• 09 - Saddle padding – Bicycle saddle fit [02] (0) (Saddles and seat posts)
• 10 - Saddle shape – Bicycle saddle fit [03] (7) (Saddles and seat posts)
• 10 - Measuring sit bone width – Bicycle saddle fit [04] (0) (Saddles and seat posts)
• 11 - Optimal saddle width – Bicycle saddle fit [05] (1) (Saddles and seat posts)
• 11 - Seatpost diameter sizes (standards) (38) (Standards)
• 11 - Bicycle chain wear (elongation) (8) (Chain)
• 11 - Roller wear effect on chain to chainring engagement (3) (Maintenance)
• 12 - Headsets [01] Names of fork and headset parts (3) (Forks)
• 12 - Minimum seatpost insertion length (7) (Saddles and seat posts)

Year 2018 (25) total articles

• 01 - Headsets [02] Important fork, head tube and headset dimensions (0) (Forks)
• 01 - Theory vs Practice (0) (My projects, work and thoughts)
• 02 - Headsets [03] Headset bearings standards – SHIS (0) (Standards)
• 02 - Bicycle drive chain standard dimensions (34) (Standards)
• 03 - Bicycle cassette (rear chainrings) standards (17) (Standards)
• 03 - Bicycle stem size standards (18) (Standards)
• 04 - Bicycle handlebar dimension standards (2) (Standards)
• 04 - Pros and cons of suspension (shock absorbers) on bicycles (4) (Basics explained)
• 05 - Disc vs rim bicycle brakes – pros and cons (6) (Brakes)
• 05 - A thank you note for donations and help (0) (My projects, work and thoughts)
• 06 - Are narrower tyres “faster” – rolling resistance (5) (Tyres and tubes)
• 06 - Posting questions, or comments (My projects, work and thoughts)
• 06 - Right and left hand(ed) thread (0) (Basics explained)
• 08 - Approach to bicycle servicing (0) (Maintenance)
• 08 - Bicycle braking technique on long descends (0) (Braking, shifting, cornering)
• 08 - Shimano XTR M9100 – (honest) overview of a new 12 speed MTB groupset (4) (MTB Groupsets)
• 09 - “Stack and reach” – effective size of a bicycle frame (4) (Fitting)
• 09 - The best bicycle chain lubricant (14) (Best for bicycle)
• 10 - Comfort of a bicycle (frame) (7) (Bicycle frame)
• 10 - Pros and cons of 1x groupsets/systems (32) (Complete drivetrain)
• 10 - 1×13 groupset by Rotor – honest preview (0) (Road groupsets)
• 11 - Why the site uses Amazon on-line shopping links (7) (My projects, work and thoughts)
• 11 - Gear inches explained – bicycle gearing (6) (Basics explained)
• 11 - Why “Bike Gremlin”? (2) (My projects, work and thoughts)
• 12 - Winter bicycle (0) (Winter cycling)

Year 2019 (15) total articles

• 01 - Unior bicycle tools (2) (General)
• 01 - Unior frame and fork modular tool set (0) (Frame and fork)
• 01 - Mounting and anti-seize pastes (12) (Oils and greases)
• 02 - Bicycle mechanic’s job – my thoughts (8) (My projects, work and thoughts)
• 02 - Bicycle makes strange sounds (0) (Maintenance)
• 03 - Eliminating disc brake rub (0) (Brakes)
• 03 - Eliminating disc brake squealing (10) (Brakes)
• 04 - Why cars are not sustainable? (1) (My projects, work and thoughts)
• 04 - Mounting a backpack and panniers on a bicycle (6) (Commuting)
• 05 - Front chainring mounting standards (0) (Standards)
• 05 - Accurate vs Precise (0) (Basics explained, Uncategorised)
• 08 - Custom made wheel for a great man (5) (Wheelbuilding)
• 08 - About electric scooters (kick scooters) (3) (Electric scooters)
• 08 - Bicycle shifter, brake cable, and housing standards (26) (Standards)
• 10 - Routing brake and shifter housing and cables (11) (Maintenance)

Year 2020 (32) total articles

• 01 - Safe bicycle overtaking distance (2) (Commuting)
• 02 - How to store a bicycle over the winter (0) (Winter cycling)
• 02 - How to store a bicycle indoors (1) (Best for bicycle)
• 03 - When should a bicycle tyre be replaced? (3) (Tyres and tubes)
• 04 - Transporting children on a bicycle (0) (Commuting)
• 04 - Cycling sunglasses buying guide (0) (Sunglasses)
• 05 - Bicycle wheel building basics (22) (Wheelbuilding)
• 05 - Effective rim diameter (ERD) explained (5) (Wheelbuilding)
• 05 - Hub measurement for bicycle wheelbuilding (0) (Wheelbuilding)
• 05 - Effective rim diameter (ERD) datasheet (3) (Wheelbuilding)
• 05 - Hub dimensions datasheet – for spoke length calculation (0) (Wheelbuilding)
• 06 - Bicycle service overload (2) (My projects, work and thoughts)
• 06 - Questions & Answers (47) (Bicycle glossary)
• 06 - Lead vs Lithium-Ion electric bicycle batteries (0) (Batteries)
• 06 - Viper electric bicycle battery housing (0) (Battery housing)
• 06 - Electric bicycle battery chargers (0) (Chargers)
• 06 - Servicing and making Li-ion battery packs. (0) (Batteries)
• 06 - Battery housing for Specialized electric bicycle (0) (Battery housing)
• 06 - Specialized bicycle turned into e-bicycle – gallery (1) (Electric bicycles)
• 06 - Polar Viper modified into an electric bicycle – gallery (0) (Electric bicycles)
• 06 - 1700 W electric motor – for electric bicycles (0) (Electric motors)
• 06 - Electronics for controlling electric bicycle motor (0) (Electronics)
• 06 - Electric recumbent tricycle design (1) (Electric bicycles)
• 06 - Bicycle repair stand DIY (2) (Working and truing stands)
• 06 - Bicycle commuting to work, school (0) (Commuting)
• 06 - Cycling related traffic laws in Serbia (3) (Commuting)
• 07 - Unsafe and bad cycling industry patents (4) (Safety - traffic, lights, locks)
• 07 - Broken / damaged bicycle parts (0) (Maintenance)
• 07 - Story of one bicycle, and 40 years (2) (My projects, work and thoughts)
• 09 - Bicycle service prices (2) (My projects, work and thoughts)
• 09 - Phillips, JIS, and Pozidriv screwdrivers explained (27) (Tools)
• 12 - Sheldon Brown’s Legacy (1) (My projects, work and thoughts)

Year 2021 (14) total articles

• 01 - Bicycle frame design explained (12) (Bicycle frame)
• 02 - Bicycle frame materials – explained (7) (Bicycle frame)
• 02 - Metallurgy For Cyclists – by Scot Nicol (8) (Bicycle frame)
• 02 - Bicycle wheelbuilding tools explained (0) (Tools)
• 03 - Buying a bicycle on Amazon, or another online shop (0) (Buying - tips)
• 04 - Vintage bicycle frames with modern parts (10) (Buying - tips)
• 04 - Road bicycle buying guide – comprehensive (4) (Road Bicycle Reviews)
• 04 - Mountain bicycle (MTB) buying guide – comprehensive (0) (MTB reviews)
• 05 - New MTB for under 400 $ (buying cheap) (2) (MTB reviews)
• 05 - Trekking bicycle buying guide – comprehensive (4) (Trekking and hybrid bicycles)
• 09 - Cycling with a dog (0) (Commuting)
• 10 - Drunk cycling (bike DUI) – laws and risks involved (0) (Safety - traffic, lights, locks)
• 11 - Flat tyres – causes and prevention (8) (Tyres and tubes)
• 12 - Cycling and stray dogs (0) (Safety - traffic, lights, locks)

Year 2022 (10) total articles

• 01 - Freedom of speech and science (0) (My projects, work and thoughts)
• 01 - SPOKE LACING: What makes Sense and what is Nonsense! Efficiency Comparison using Advanced Engineering software (31) (Wheelbuilding)
• 04 - Rotating mass myth – bicycle wheels (4) (Wheels and Hubs)
• 04 - Bicycle parts tightening torque (N⋅m) specifications (2) (Maintenance)
• 05 - How can I add images to a comment? (Bicycle glossary)
• 05 - My bicycle saddle is uncomfortable, what should I do? (0) (Saddles and seat posts)
• 06 - Buying a bicycle – how to ask for advice? (Buying - tips)
• 06 - Bicycle repair or tuning – how to ask for advice? (Maintenance)
• 08 - Drum brake (& roller brake) pros and cons (1) (Brakes)
• 10 - Mailing list and website monetization (adverts) (2) (My projects, work and thoughts)

Year 2023 (9) total articles

• 01 - Hookless Rims Explained (2) (Wheels and Hubs)
• 02 - Tubeless bicycle tyres – pros and cons explained (7) (Tyres and tubes)
• 03 - Screwdriver hex-bit size standards and types (0) (Tools)
• 03 - Buying a bicycle – new vs used (0) (Buying - tips)
• 03 - City bicycle buying guide (0) (City bicycles)
• 03 - Square drive socket wrench (ratchet) size standards (0) (Tools)
• 04 - Bicycle chain durability test (0) (Road groupsets)
• 05 - Kids’ bicycles – how to pick the right size? (0) (Buying - tips)
• 05 - Commuting bicycle buying guide (0) (City bicycles)