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

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Is there a certain size tube for my tyres?

Each tube reference size fits a certain number of tire sizes. For example, I ride 700x23c tires and my tubes are 700-18-23c. … So just find out the size of your tire (should be written on the sidewall) and go out for a tube that will hav this tire size in its fitting range. …
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Do tires with worn sidewalls need to be replaced?

You can see the fibers? then it's a no-brainer, change the tires.
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Switch to narrower rims on a hybrid?

Following up on my original wheel issues question, I went to see my local cycling store to tell them about my problem. I want to change rims and would like to have them support tires from 23 to 28mm. …
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Continental 4Seasons vs 4000S

I am currently riding Conti GP4000S tyres, in 700x23mm version, inflated at 115 psi. The grip is great, the (light)weight is amazing. I have punctured twice with them (in 1500 km) which is more that …
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Rim width / tire section tolerance?

The manufacturer recommends tire widths between 19 and 28 mm : http://www.mavic.com/en/product/rims/road-triathlon/rims/Open-Pro How strict is this recommendation? … Could I fit a 30mm wide tire on that rim despite the fact that 30 > 28? …
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"wound" on the tire side

Only later I noticed that the contact of the mudguard on the tyre while being deformed left a "wound" on the side of the tire. …
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Forward thinking for riding through winter

I know they will be mostly ineffective but will they leave enough clearance for the large tire? …
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