Questions tagged [tire]
The rubber attached to the rim of your wheel. Flats, changing tires, selecting tires, etc.
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Rear wheel deflating instantly after pumping
I have a mountain bike and recently the rear wheel has gone flat and every time i pump air into it up to 50 psi it deflates after a few minutes
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When I press down on my presta valve cap when it is open why is no air coming out
I recently got my bike and it rides great. When I went to pump up the tubeless tires I realized that the presta valve cap isn’t letting air out when I press down on it when it is open. I looked on ...
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I put a 700 x 35c inner tube in my 700 x 38c tyre. Is my tyre in risk for a flat?
Even though i pumped in air , there is noticable noise and sponginess when the tyre rolls. Since its my daily commuter, i cant risk facing frequent flats too.
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Fixing a winter tire with poking studs using tube patches. Will it work?
My rear tire, a Schwalbe Marathon winter K-guard 120 studs, had some studs poking through the inner casing of the tire after approximately 1300km/1 winter season. It happened on two separate occasions ...
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Time for a new tyre?
On my ride yesterday the rubber on my tyre seemed to rip away revealing the second layer of the tyre. I was wondering whether this would still be safe to ride on. Maybe the tyre is less puncture-...
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Type Clincher Tire and Tube to mount on tlr rim
Just acquired a like new set of Paradigm tlr Wheels. They have s-works 2bliss mounted on them now. Using these wheels on a recumbent for pleasure riding. Thinking of using a clincher tire and Tube ...
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"Hooked rims only" tire on hookless rim?
After having ridden a few hundred kilometers on my MTB, I realized that I have mounted tires marked as Mount only on hooked rims... and the rims are hookless. Common sense tells me that the tires may ...
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Giant SLR1 Hookless Rims Issues
I recently purchased a Giant Propel Advanced Pro and the bike comes with Giant's new tubeless-ready SLR1 hookless rims with Cadex tyres. Since purchasing, I have had a few punctures and have decided ...
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Cube 150 downhill tyre size question
I currently run 27.5 x 2.3 snake skin schwalbe tubeless tyres, it had an inertube in ? Also can I use another width other than 2.3 ? If so how far can I go ?
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Tubless tyre set up leaking air
I am setting my bike up tubeless. I have been able to seat my tyre and can inflate to around 40psi, but air is leaking out the sides of the tyre quickly. How can I prevent this. Will they seal ...
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Dangers of exceeding tire width tolerance
I have an old mountainbike with a 2.1 inch tire fitted on it. My inner tubes are rated for 1.75" to 2.5". I went ahead and purchased a 1.75 inch Schwalbe Cruiser Plus.
What are the ...
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Old tire blew out of the rim
I'm fixing an old bike I got out of a dumpster. The tubes needed replacing and the tires had cracks all over the surface (picture 3). Since tires are held together by a weave and not just rubber I ...
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Will my Tyre - Rim combination work
Will a 26 x 1.75 tyre fit a Exal ZX 19 rim?
I'm changing the groupset as it has died - upgrade from a 7 speed Freewheel to a 9 speed Freehub. I need to change the wheel to make this work but don't ...
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Can I put a 27 × 1 3/8 tyre on a 700×28c wheel?
I want to use a 37×630 tyre on a 700×28c (28-622) rim. Will they fit and be safe to ride?
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different front and rear tires for bike packing
I plan to do a 1000 km bike packing/touring around West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The route consist of 70% tarmac (transition between towns through jungle mountain pass) and 30% gravel (Smooth,chunky ...
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Can I change my 29x2.25 MTB tyres to a 29x2.35 tyre without changing anything else? [duplicate]
I am a large guy, nearly 2 metres (78 inches) tall and weigh about 160kg (350 pounds). I am aware that bikes are not really made with me in mind and that my best bet is to have new wheels custom built ...
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Is it generally safe to ride on with a puncture like this?
I had a puncture on my big ride yesterday that hurt my tire and even the carcass quite visually. In the end and due to lack of options to source a fitting tire on a Sunday in more remote Alpine ...
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Does low tire pressure affect safe, minimum tire clearance?
Will running a tire at the minimum recommended pressure increase the safe, minimum tire clearance? If I switch to the tire width I have in mind, I will have slightly more than 3mm of clearance. This ...
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Assuming fixed tire width, what features makes a tire more comfortable?
What features should I look for in 2" tires to maximize comfort on my Cannondale Adventure 1 with 27.5 wheels? I know that higher tpi/epi is considered softer. However, would a 67 tpi/epi ...
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Unable to inflate tire
In the picture, the valve stem seems loose and I am able to pull it. The air pump hose does not stay attached to the valve stem when I try to inflate it. In fact, pumping air seems very easy so air is ...
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rear derailleur stuck on first gear after changing rear tire
I am a cycling newbie. My bike has 18 speeds with two chainrings in front and nine in back. I just did my first rear tire replacement. Most of that went well, however when I took it out for a short ...
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Is there any reason to carry 700cx23-32mm inner tubes as spares for 25mm tires?
If I know that when I need a spare inner tube, I'll need a
700c x 25mm
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700c x 23-32mm
inner tubes?
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What do these specs mean? I have a Cannondale Road Bike 700x23c
I've been trying to find the model of my bike but I can't even find the year.
700x23c
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EPE 45% PU 55%
T 430
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I need to replace my tyre on my hybrid - 27.5x1.95 on the current tyre but struggling to find this size Is there a range of sizes that might fit? [duplicate]
Complete novice here and not sure if the tyre has to be replaced like for like or if there is some wiggle room on the width (1.95) aspect?
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Leaking valve hole
I tried different valves with no luck and used gorilla tape for inner wheel so I don’t think it’s the valves and I’ve taped it making sure.
I’ve covered all the holes. I am at my wits end with ...
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Tyre setup for gravel/commuter hybrid
I'm about to n+1 my bike collection and am aiming for a gravel bike, in a radonneur setup with fenders and fixed-mounted lights, as shown below. (Let's ignore stories about poor LBS support for the ...
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Rim tap moving around
Why does my rim tape always move my tire tube inside the tire and put a hole in it were the needle comes out of the little hole what do I do to fix it from moving
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Unpredictable tube deflation behavior
I've recently had a full flat with hardly any air left in my rear tyre when my road bike was in storage. Storage means my storage compartment in my appartment building's basement, pretty constant ...
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Are my tyres fully worn?
These are https://www.donnellycycling.com/products/strada-lgg-700-x-28-60-tpi-wire-bead-clincher?variant=1590231400466
The treads are still visible...but the middle section looks a bit worn to me. I'm ...
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How did this large stone get INSIDE my inner tube?
I got a rear-tyre blowout recently using Conti GP5000S TR - near-slick tyre. Whilst I typically use these tubeless I had recently had a puncture and had to insert an inner-tube temporarily which I ...
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What is the best old tube plus current tube or current tire plus old tire combination if I want to puncture proof my bike or can I use three of them?
Am not a very big fan of carrying repair kit around. This is it, no room for surprises and mistakes, I repaired multi punctures before they happened. My front wheel had a new innertube already. But ...
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When does the braking power stop scaling with Rotor Size
It's commonly established that the braking power scales with rotor size, and an optimal braking technique is to provide enough force for the rear wheel just to lift up. However, my question is wouldn'...
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Are thinner narrower tires faster than the wider ones?
My bike is this one:
https://www.cube.eu/de-en/cube-aim-race-black-n-azure/601400
Overall, I'm very happy with the bike to be honest. The tires are Schwalbe tires on the Cube Aim Race bike, which is a ...
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Should I risk riding these tires?
How much risk are these tires in or popping? I didn’t even notice till right now.
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can I use smaller inner tube with a slightly wider tire?
I've recently bought a gravel and it came with a 32mm tire (Schwalbe g-one) in order to get better grip I've bought some new tires, they are 40mm wide. On the inner tube it is written: 700X28/32C. ...
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How can I treat small glass cuts on my bike tyre?
To prevent future punctures or keep delaying them, can I use super glue for this purpose? What can I do?
I do a lot of street riding and am concerned with small glass shards ruining my rides. I had a ...
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Wheel rim ID to match tire. Am I reading this chart correctly?
I need a replacement wheel for my kid's 24" mountain bike. I want to keep his front tire the same width 2.25", and just need to know the right wheel rim dimensions. I was referencing a wheel ...
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Are my rims "tubeless-ready"?
Currently using a 27.5x2.10 tube tires and I'm planning to convert my mountain bike wheels into tubeless system but I can't tell if my rims are tubeless ready since there's no indicated label if it is ...
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How to unwobble a tyre
I have a wobbling front tyre that I myself put on (it's a new one). I checked the rim and adjusted the spokes a bit and the rim appears to not be the issue, but the tyre is still wobbling.
I read ...
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Back tire flat only when I sit on it
My back tire goes flat only when I sit on it or ride on it. When I am not on it, the tire is fully blown up and feels the way it should.
It is squeaking too.
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Can I put a tire of a different type on a cube bike?
I bought recently a Cube Aim Race bike. A bike guy told me in the bike service shop that the quality of the machinery is 7/8 (7 out of 8, with 8 being the worst).
Componentry is Shimano, this is maybe ...
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How long can I leave tubular glue to dry on carbon rims?
I have some Continental Sprinter tubular tyres to glue onto some carbon rims. I have bought Continental carbon rim cement and the tyres have been stretching at 140 psi on the rims for a few days (>...
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Which factors contribute to (rear) tyre wear?
I'm well aware that in most riding scenarios, there is more weight on the rear tyre of a bicycle and power transfer as well as the typical "swaying" from side to side (causing additional ...
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Tubular glue remover for CARBON
Trying to find a tubular glue remover that won't eat carbon. Acetone is a no (unless very dilute??) and apparently so is the top brand that claims to be carbon safe (see picture). Any ideas?
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Can I put a 27.5x2.00 tire on my 27.5x2.195 rim? If yes, will it have a problem with the frame if its to big? [duplicate]
My tire size is 27.5x2.195 or 125 I'm not sure, but my question is can I put a 2.00 tire in my 2.195 or 2.125 rim? Will it have a problem with the frame being to big for the tire?
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Can 27x1 wheels fit on 27x11/4?
Will a 27 x 1 wheel fit on a bike which had a 27 x 1-1/4? A back wheel with same size of cassette.
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I need help with a airless inner tube/tire issue
So I just bought a brand new Abound from Aventon. The city I live in is horrible and even with double thick tired, Tannus armor inserts, and puncture-resistant inner tubes I've had 3 flats in 3 months ...
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Why are mountain bike tires rated for so much lower pressure than road bikes?
Road bikes with their sleek, thin and flimsy looking tires are designed to take extremely high pressures, going up to 130 PSI (900 kPa). Mountain bikes have much more solid looking, broader tires. And ...
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26' Maxxis Ikon 2.35 Bike slipped while pedalling
Long story short bought a new bike, went to bring it inside so hopped on it to ride it to the door, Pedaled hard on the pavement, and then all of a sudden the bike slipped under me.
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I can't fix my tire
Alright so I got a flat tire. Got a new tube because the old one is punctured. Got the tube inside the tire but now the tire looks like it doesn't quite fit the tube. Even the old tube it doesn't ...
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