The rubber attached to the rim of your wheel. Flats, changing tires, selecting tires, etc.
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Can I fit road tyres on a cyclo cross bike?
I've been considering purchasing a Boardman Pro CX Cyclocross Road Bike Large 2010 ...
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Hard fork and low tire pressure or viceversa?
With mountain bikes, what do you think is more efficient: highly preloading the fork and using low tire pressure or having a "bouncy" fork and hard tire pressure?
I like to have the fork with quite a ...
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When are studded tires necessary?
Aside from racing or riding across a frozen pond, under what conditions do you find studded tires useful?
I have never used them, and the worst I have had to do is take a day off when it is really ...
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What pressure should I run my Mountain Bike tires at?
Should I run my mountain bike at the suggested PSI/Bar on the tire/rim? Or should I run it a bit lower? Or is it more about conditions? Should I run lower if I am running on softer terrain?
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Tyre choice for loose gravel
I have a mountain bike that I take out to a local bike trail. Currently I have some thin XC tyres and they don't seem to offer much grip when going at speed. The trail is 80% downhill and mostly loose ...
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Skinny 26" tires? Giveing a small fixie a “faster” look
I'm a very short woman and, since I wanted a triangle-frame fixie, I used 26" tires and a 49cm frame so it would fit me perfectly. The trouble is my tires are the wider variety. I want to have the ...
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Can I get smaller tires without changing my rims?
I currently ride a hybrid that came with 700x32c tires. Can I swap out a narrower tire without changing the rims, or do rims only fit a specific size of tire? How small can I go before I have to buy ...
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What is the proper way to store tires to prevent cracking?
I have several extra tires, two on a spare wheelset, and others in a bundle. I am not riding as much as I was a year ago, so I will not be wearing out tires as fast as I was.
What is the best way ...
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Can I use a gas station pump on a bike tire?
Someone pointed out that it may be risky, and it might not have the right kind of nozzle, but I don't have a bike pump at the moment. Does anyone else ever do this?
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Mountain Bike on Paved Roads
I'm an occasional biker. I bought a mountain bike (nothing fancy) with the idea that I might use it off-road or on mountain trails (of which there are many here in Calgary). However, since I've bought ...
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Tubeless tyre pressure on 29er wheels?
I know that tyre pressure is a pretty subjective thing with many factors coming into play (tyre type, terrain etc.) but would I be able to run lower pressures for the same conditions on a 29er than on ...
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What is the difference between folding bead and wire bead tires?
I'm shopping online for some new tires, and see that some models are sorted by folding and wire beads? What exactly does this mean, and do I need a special rim to support them?
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Where can I buy a Bianchi Pista Concept?
I would like to buy a Bianchi Pista Concept 2005...2009 like this one:
http://velospace.org/node/24912
Where can I find this bike in London, UK? And what should I check before buy it?
Also, How ...
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How can I repair a tyre with a deep cut?
I have some foldable racing tyres, still with plenty of tread but with some small cuts through the tread & cloth. Can I do anything to them or are they destined for the bin?
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Is there a difference in having tires filled with CO² vs Air?
When you fill your tire with a CO² cartridge you are obviously putting CO² into it. When you use a pump you are putting air into it. Are there significant temperature variations that may lead to poor ...
