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The rubber attached to the rim of your wheel. Flats, changing tires, selecting tires, etc.

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Solid rubber bicycle tires

As the comments have comprehensively pointed out, solid tyres have some significant problems. I recently fitted a solid tyre from Tannus on my bike with the same goals as yours. I only managed to las …
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What is the narrowest tire you would use for commuting?

I use a 23mm Continential GP4000S on the front. I love these tyres. They're super sticky and I've never had one slip out(!!) On the back I'm trialling 23mm Continental Gatorskins. They are cheaper an …
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I keep getting flats

It's possible there's something stuck in your tyre that you can't find but when riding it is puncturing the tube. I've had the same situation and replacing the tyre completely fixed it. If you wanted …
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Continental 4Seasons vs 4000S

Tyre management is tricky. I also notice the gashes and cuts in the tyre. Also if you take your tyre off and look really closely (while bending the rubber back and forth) you'll find heaps of glass an …
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Is a tire patch kit really necessary for urban commute?

You have to decide the best balance between The disadvantages of carrying a tube, pump and levers and The disadvantages of being stranded with a flat tyre. Seriously, that's all it comes down to. …
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What is the easiest and quickest way to pump up a tyre?

If you're at home, use a floor pump. They are very easy to use and have a gauge so you can measure the pressure. When you're on the road, the quickest and easiest way to get you back on the road is …
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