Routing brake and shifter housing and cables
How to route housing and cables for bicycle shifters and brakes, so that it all works smoothly, precisely with as little friction as possible.
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ISO-and-standards-index
Index off all the articles related to standards (listing, explaining) – including ISO, JIS, DIN, SHIS, and many other cycling industry standards (and “standards”).
Bicycle shifter, brake cable, and housing standards
What standards for bicycle shifter and brake cables and housing exist. What are the differences. How to tell, what to pay attention to.
Front chainring mounting standards
Bicycle front chainring mounting standards – according to the number of mounting bolts and diameter of the circle they are spaced along (BCD).
Bicycle handlebar dimension standards
Clear overview of bicycle handlebar size standards. Learn how to measure stem clamp and grip diameters, understand current and obsolete standards, and avoid buying incompatible bars.
Bicycle stem size standards
Clear guide to bicycle stem size standards. Learn stem types, how to measure handlebar and steerer diameters, and choose the correct stem without compatibility mistakes.
Bicycle cassette (rear chainrings) standards
Clear guide to bicycle cassette standards. Learn freehub types, sprocket compatibility by speed count, and how Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo cassettes differ.
Bicycle drive chain standard dimensions
Dimension standards for bicycle driving chains. Pitch, inner and outer widths of single, and multi-speed bicycle driving chains.
Headsets [03] Headset bearings standards – SHIS
Clear guide to headset bearing standards using SHIS. Learn how to identify headset types, measure dimensions correctly, and choose compatible bearings without confusion.
Seatpost diameter sizes (standards)
Clear guide to seatpost diameter standards. Learn how to measure seatposts and seat tubes correctly, understand common sizes, and avoid fitment mistakes.
Standard/common thread dimensions used on bicycles
Overview of standard thread dimensions used on bicycles. Lists common ISO bolt sizes, pitches, tools required, and thru-axle thread standards to avoid compatibility mistakes.
Short overview of threadless BB (press fit) standards
Short, clear overview of press-fit (threadless) bottom bracket standards. Explains BB30, PF30, BB86/92, BB90/95, BBright, and 386EVO with key dimensions and compatibility.
Threaded BBs – Bottom brackets [01]
Threaded bicycle bottom brackets explained. History, BB shell threading standards, square taper, Octalink, ISIS, Hollowtech II, and real-world pros and cons.
Bicycle tyre sizing and dimension standards
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.