Belt Drive Bikes: Gimmick or the Future of Cycling?
In the world of cycling tech, there always seem to be new things that offer the potential to either revolutionize the industry…
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Bike Crank Removal Explained: How-To Guide in 7 Steps [With Video]
To remove a bike crank: identify the type — square taper (older bikes, needs a crank-puller tool), Octalink/ISIS (1990s–2000s, also needs a crank-puller), Hollowtech II (Shimano, modern, 5mm Allen for left arm + plastic preload cap), or BB30/PressFit (just slides out after removing pinch bolts). Modern Shimano and SRAM cranks come off with hand tools … Read more
Ultimate Guide To Bike Gear Ratios (With Bike Gear Ratio Calculator)
Bike gear ratio = front chainring teeth ÷ rear cog teeth. A 50/14 gear (50t chainring, 14t cog) gives a ratio of 3.57, meaning the rear wheel spins 3.57 times for each pedal revolution. Multiplying ratio by wheel circumference (≈2.1m for 700×25c) tells you how far you travel per pedal stroke. Below is our gear … Read more