The big round things your bike rolls on. Rims, spokes, hubs, etc. If it's all about the rubber part, "tire" tag is better.
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Which spokes to get, Wheelsmith or DT Swiss Spokes?
I'm building two sets of 26" wheels, one pair of 32h triple cross with Bullseye hubs with machined sidewalls for rim brakes, and another pair of 24h double cross with Alex A-Class hubs with Sun rims ...
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Is it possible to loosen or crack the tire when I change a broken tube?
If I don't use the proper tools. Last time I used spoons to take out the tire.
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Is it possible to put a 700c wheel on to an old Raliegh road bike?
I've been using a trainer during the winter months and went out on my bike the other day and half way round I got a flat!!!
I spoke to the bloke in a shop who said that using the bike on the trainer ...
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How to buy machine-built wheels for a touring bike?
I may be in the market for a wheelset for my touring bike, a 2004 Jamis Aurora. I know very little about buying wheels; what are the things I should consider? I don’t need anything fancy, and I’d like ...
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Brakes contacting wheel after reattaching
I removed the rear wheel (quick release) from my Trek bike to install a bike trailer hitch. After replacing the wheel, the brake pads are rubbing. I did over-tighten the wheel when I first put it ...
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I need help replacing my bike's tube
I recently popped the tube in my front tire and need help replacing it. I don't really know very much about bikes or the assortment of numbers on tubes, tires, and wheels. Here is what I do know:
The ...
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Rear wheel stuck (not moving)
I have a Mongoose XR-150. Just brought it from Craigslist a month ago.
Suddenly while biking today, the rear wheel got jammed. It just stopped moving, however hard I tried to pedal. Immediately ...
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Advice on aero wheels
I have decided to buy new wheels for this season. I'm currently riding the Bontrager Race Lite wheels that came with my bike, and now it's time to move to aero wheels to keep up. I'll do about 1300 km ...
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Crosswind effect on an aerodynamic front wheel vs a rear wheel
I am looking to purchase a new wheelset in the not too distant future and am debating between wheels that are 58mm and 85mm deep.
Or, and this is the part I'm curious about, a hybrid of the two. (58 ...
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Replacing thick wheels with thinner ones
My heavy bike (~15 kg) has thick wheels, the rim width of each is about 3 cm. Accordingly, the tires are also thick (~4.5 cm). Unless the tires are fully pumped up, the bike is difficult to ride and ...
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Product selection help: wheelset for vintage(ish)steel roadbike
I have an 80's vintage Peugeot steel frame that I'm gradually trying to upgrade.
I'm thinking about improving the wheels and originally thought a set of Mavic Aksiums would be a nice upgrade. Problem ...
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What alternative spoke lacing patterns exist (that make a decent wheel)? [closed]
I'd like to know of all the 'normal' ways to spoke a wheel. Currently, if you want to use a non-standard pattern, you have to run the length computations a number of times; for example, in a 3-spoke ...
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keyed (locking) skewers and seat bolts: recommendations? [duplicate]
I know nothing is thief proof, but some systems are more of a deterrent than others. Looking for recommendations for good systems. Perhaps more importantly I'd like to hear about systems found to be ...
