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Why do we need air-filled tires?
Why do we need air in bike tires?
Having changed hundreds of annoying flats, carried a change kit for thousands of miles, and pumped up tires before pretty much every ride, I got to wondering: why do ...
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How do I know when it's time to pump up my tires?
I've been cycling for several months now. However, I have had the misfortune of having two bicycles stolen from me, so I've never had a single bicycle for more than a few months. With time passing, I'...
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Is it normal for a presta valve to unscrew into two pieces?
I have a Continental Road inner tube with a threaded presta valve. I also have a threaded bike pump which I screw onto the valve to inflate the tube.
When I try to unscrew the pump, the uppermost ...
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What is this pumping nozzle called?
My local bike shop have one of these green nozzles that anyone can use to pump their bike. They say that only companies can buy those, but I would really like such for my blue compressor.
What I like ...
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How to Inflate Tires
I recently got a new beginners road bike:
http://www.amazon.com/Takara-Kabuto-Single-Speed-Road/dp/B004W8LG1S/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
And an air pump:
http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Pocket-Rocket-...
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