Mechanics
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Road Bike Tire Names, Sizes, and Standards
There are many different types of tires for road bikes, including different size standards and types. In this issue, we summarize the key points you should know about road bike tires.
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Goodyear road bike tire types and grades
The following is a summary of the types and grades of road bike tires and tires from Goodyear, the world's leading tire manufacturer in the U.S., and the features of each.
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Summary of Panaracer roadbike tire series and types
Panaracer's tires for road bikes are attractive for their reliable Japanese-made tires. We have compiled a list of the differences between these series, tires with good cost performance, and points to consider when choosing Panaracer tires.
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Summary of Michelin road bike and tire series and types
Michelin is popular not only for tires for cars and motorcycles, but also for road bikes, and we have compiled a list of Michelin's road bike tire series and types.
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How to Choose Bicycle Tires for Commuting and School
Bicycles are a popular and affordable means of transportation for commuting and going to school. This article explains how to choose the right tires for such purposes.
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Shimano 12-speed (12s) Sprocket Types and Compatibility Summary
We have compiled a list of the different types of 12-speed (12s) sprockets, which are Shimano's top upper grade gears for road bikes and MTBs. Differences between models and points to consider when choosing.
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Pros and Cons of Replacing a Road Bike Frameset
Replacing your road bike's frameset can dramatically change its performance and appearance. This article outlines the key benefits and drawbacks of upgrading your frameset.
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When would you upgrade the drivetrain on a road bike?
Surprisingly, it is difficult to know when is the best time to upgrade the drivetrain on a road bike. In this issue, we take a look at when to upgrade.
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Bicycle Grease: Role and Use
It is surprisingly difficult to remember where to do bicycle greasing. In this article, we summarize the role of bicycle grease and how and where to use it.
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Essential Tools You Need for a Custom Bike Build
If you're building a road bike from scratch with individual parts, also known as a "custom bike build," here's a list of essential tools you must have.
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Important Points to Know Before and After Buying a Carbon Frame Road Bike
Carbon frame road bikes are popular for their lightweight and aerodynamic shapes. This article outlines important considerations before purchasing and after owning a carbon road bike.
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Types and Features of Bicycle Maintenance Stands, and How to Choose
A bicycle maintenance stand is a handy tool for daily cleaning, fine adjustments, and part replacements. This article summarizes the types of maintenance stands, their features, and how to choose one based on different uses.
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Front Derailleur Types and Differences
Front derailleurs can significantly change the overall gear ratio of a bike. This article summarizes the differences between various types.
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Indexed (SIS) vs Friction Shifters: Differences, Pros, and Cons
Bicycle shifters come in two main types: indexed (SIS) and friction. This article compares their differences, advantages and disadvantages, and what to consider when upgrading.
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Types of Disc Brakes for Road Bikes
This page summarizes the types of disc brakes that can be installed on road bikes. Differences in mechanisms, rotors, and wheels/frames to install.
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Should You Customize Your Hybrid Bike to Be Road-Style or MTB-Style?
When customizing a Hybrid Bike, one common dilemma is whether to go for a road-style or MTB-style build. This article explains how the best customization approach can vary depending on your bike's original design.
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What Kind of Brand is ARTEK?
Here's an overview of the brand ARTEK, often seen on affordable hybrid bikes and their brake components.
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Road Bike Gear Shifting Speeds: Pros and Cons of Upgrading
The higher the grade of road bike components, the more gear shifts are available. In this article, we will look at the advantages and disadvantages of upgrading to a higher grade of component and increasing the number of gear shifts.
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Road Bike to Disc Brakes Conversion: Parts Needed and Buying Tips
Disc brake-equipped road bikes have been on the rise in the past few years. "For those who want to try out disc brakes but don't want to buy a new bike, we've put together a list of the parts you'll need to buy disc brakes and the points to keep in mind when buying.
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Changing Bicycle Tire Size and Thickness: 3 Key Points
Tire customization is a fun way to change the riding experience for a cost of about $100. When replacing tires, there are three points to keep in mind when changing the size and thickness of your bicycle tires.
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Preventing Bicycle Chain from Falling Off - Tips and Tricks
A common problem with road bikes, hybrid bikes, and other bicycles with a front shifting function is the chain falling off. Here are some tips on how to prevent the chain from falling off.
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Converting Your Road Bike to Gravel: Key Points to Consider
Gravel roads are becoming more and more popular as they can be enjoyed both on paved roads and slightly off-road. In this article, we have compiled a list of points to check when converting your current road bike to gravel.
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Shimano Cyclocross Components: CX Series Model Numbers and Grades
An overview of Shimano’s cyclocross-specific components, including CX series model numbers and grades.
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Bicycle Tool Sets: Pros, Cons, and Buying Guide
A "bicycle tool set" is a set of tools necessary for bicycle maintenance and is reasonably priced. The following is a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of buying a bicycle tool set and points to keep in mind when buying one.
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Smartwatch as Heart Rate Monitor for Cycling Controller
This is a summary of how to use a smartwatch as a heart rate sensor for a cyclocomputer. If you meet the conditions on the cyclocomputer side and the conditions on the smartwatch side, you can display the heart rate data on the cyclocomputer with the smartwatch alone, without having to buy an additional heart rate sensor.
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SPD vs SPD-SL: Understanding the Binding Standards
A thorough explanation of the differences between SPD and SPD-SL, Shimano's binding shoe and pedal standards! Power efficiency, ease of walking, and how to choose the right one for your application are all covered.
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How to choose and recommend a Bluetooth ANT+ sensor
We have compiled a list of recommended Bluetooth ANT+ sensors that are currently available in Japan, as well as how to choose and what to look for when selecting a Bluetooth ANT+ sensor.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Road Bike Component Sets
A road bike component set, where you can get all the necessary component parts at once and get a discount. The following is a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of component sets and points to keep in mind when purchasing them.
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Gravel Bike Group Sets from Major Manufacturers
Gravel bikes have been rapidly gaining in popularity over the past few years. While the number of complete bikes has been increasing, component makers have also started to offer specialized components for gravel bikes.
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Cycle Computer Benefits: Discover the Advantages of Using One
Cycle computers are increasingly being used not only on road bikes and other sports bikes, but also on bicycles for everyday use. This section summarizes what cycle computers are good for, what they can do, and the advantages of using them.
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Points to keep in mind when buying used cyclocomputers
High-performance cyclocomputers that are expensive when new can be obtained at affordable prices when bought used. In this issue, we have compiled a list of points to keep in mind when buying a used cyclocomputer.
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Choosing a Rear Derailleur for Road, MTB, or Hybrid Bikes
How to choose a new rear derailleur for your road bike, MTB, or hybrid bikes, what to look for in a combination of sprockets, and the differences between different grades.
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Bicycle Air Gauge: How to Use and Read Memory
This is a summary of how to use a bicycle air gauge and how to read the memory, which can be surprisingly difficult for beginners to understand. We have also picked up some points to check when purchasing an air gauge.
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Shimano Sprocket and Wheel Compatibility Explained
It is easy to get confused about which wheels are compatible with which Shimano sprockets, as there are many different combinations. In this article, we will explain sprocket and wheel interchangeability in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-remember manner by looking at the evolution of wheels and sprockets.
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Shimano 11-Speed Sprocket Types and Differences
This is a summary of the types of 11-speed (11s) sprockets that are Shimano's top grade for current road bikes and top grade shifting for MTB. Differences between models and points to consider when choosing.
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Shimano's 7-speed to 12-speed chain differences
This is a summary of the differences between Shimano chains for road and hybrid bikes, from 7 to 12 speeds. It also compares the different chains for each speed range and how much the maintenance costs vary.
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How to Upgrade the Wheels on a 7-Speed Bike
The 7-speed is used in cheap road bikes and hybrid bikes, and we have compiled a list of ways to upgrade from 7-speed to higher grade gears such as 8-speed, 9-speed, 10-speed, and 11-speed.
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How to convert to 11-speed with a 10-speed wheel
This article explains how to convert your compo to 11-speed while keeping your existing 10-speed wheels, and how to tell the difference between 10-speed wheels and 11-speed wheels. Using this method, you can convert your wheels to 11-speed while making the most of the wheels you already have.
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Summary of tools needed to replace sprockets
Replacing sprockets is an affordable upgrade, such as upgrading gears or customizing gear ratio changes. We have compiled a list of tools needed for sprocket replacement.
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How to Upgrade a 9-Speed Wheel
The 9-speed wheel is used on mid-low range road bikes and hybrid bikes. We've put together a guide on how to upgrade your current 9-speed wheels to 10 or 11 speeds.
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