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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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How long is it safe to store new tires before they degrade in quality?
I bought some road tires that were made for flat resistance, but within two months, the sidewalls on both got damaged to the point where I was getting repeated blowouts. I wrote to the manufacturer, ...
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When not in use, How should I store my tubeless tires?
I have a bike setup with tubeless mountain bike tires. I tend to ride about 20-25 PSI.
How should I store my tubeless tires? Does it matter what pressure I store the tires at between rides? Should ...
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Why do my tires always deflate between rides?
I realize this is a topic that’s been posted about a few times, but please forgive me for adding a new thread anyway just to make sure I’m not missing something. I don’t know much at all about bicycle ...
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Safe to Ride Tires Packaged for Two Years?
Below is a picture of two Continental 5000's that were kept in their boxes for about two years:
They were kept out of direct sunlight inside a house that was not climate controlled.
The tires feel ...
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How to store tires in dry California summer
I found an excellent deal on some tires so I bought a few. I probably won't need them for a couple of years. In Southern California the winters won't drop below 30°F but I'm more concerned about ...
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How long do new tyres last off the bike? [duplicate]
I'm thinking of buying 2 identical sets of tyres for my bike, one to fit immediately, and one to keep in the house as a replacement set when the first ones fail.
I'm assuming that this could be ...
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Will electric heaters degrade bicycle tires?
Is it safe to store bicycle tires near electric heaters? I'm wondering if the heat will degrade the rubber somehow.
More specifically, I'd like to store my bike near the electric baseboard heaters ...
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