The frame is the most important backbone of the bicycle. Choose the right frame and ride in color (it will be fine if you want to change anything in the future); if you choose the wrong frame, the ride will become black and white (it’s useless to adjust anything now—— In the fu...
1. How to measure the size of a bike frame? To measure the size of a bike frame, you need to measure the length of the seat tube, from the center of the bottom bracket to the place where the seat post enters the seat tube. Another important measurement is the top tube length, whic...
“Frame Size” Frame size generally refers to frame height, the length of the seat tube from the bottom bracket (crank bearing) to the top tube. There is a problem with this. That problem is that it tells you only a little about how the bike will fit you. ...
It’s crucial to understand that, when it comes to a child’s bike, these measurements refer to the wheel diameter, not the frame size. This is a straightforward way to choose the right size by consulting akids’ bike size chart and finding the right wheel size for your child’s height...
Many people have used this test to draw conclusions regarding regarding suitability of various materials for bicycle frames. In particular, since aluminum frames faired better in the tests than steel frames, this has led many to believe that aluminum is an all-around better frame material. ...
The first thing you’ll need for painting a bicycle 2 is bike paint (obviously). That’s not all. You’ll need plenty of tools to disassemble the bike, so it’s stripped down to the frame. After all, that’s what you’re going to be painting for the most part. Specifically, you...
Different Bicycle Sizes? Bicycle frame sizes and tire sizes differ, but neither of these apply when talking about whether a bicycle is 16 inches, 24 inches, 26 inches, 27 inches or 700 millimetres. These designations can be confusing, but one wonders how a manufacturer determines what to call...
clockwise. There is no need to remove the shift cable or chain. Then tie the derailleur up onto the frame to keep it out of the way. If you have a replaceable derailleur hanger, you’ll first want to make sure the bolts holding it in place are properly tightened so they don’t move...
Manually operated bicycle pumps are essentially piston and cylinder machines that compress air and force it into the inner tube. Floor pumps, frame pumps and foot pumps all have same primary parts that are prone to failure--the hose and related fittings and the seal at the end of the piston...
Switch from clipless to regular pedals if you’re worried about getting out of them fast enough. If you find your balance is affected, lower your seat height so your feet can more easily reach the ground when stopping and consider a step-through frame, or lean your bike to one side to...