Anyone who has even been on a bicycle is well aware of the fact that once in their life, they will have to change their bike tires for the first time. And you know changing tires can quickly turn into a nightmare if not done properly. You can easily fix a punctured tire, put on … Read more
Did you know that bicycle tires have a limited life? Well, now you do. Mountain bike tires last 3,000 to 8,000 miles. While road bike tires can run up to 1,000 to 4,000 miles. On the other hand, racing bike tires have to be replaced now and then, since they can get damaged easily and … Read more
Tire popping can get you stuck in unfavorable conditions. The common causes are Lack Of Required Air Pressure, Over inflation, Punctures, Worn Treads, and Hitting Potholes more frequently. This one issue is enough to single-handedly ruin our cycling experience. This is why, today I will guide you through the most Common Causes of Why Your … Read more
Do bike tires have a direction? Yes, most of the bike tires are directional. It does sound baffling but the concept is not that puzzling. It’s all a game of arrows! Fear not, my fellow cyclists. Today we will explore bike tire directions in detail. Nonetheless, the type of tire and the purpose of having … Read more
Flat bike tires are one of the biggest frustrations you have to face as a bike owner. It doesn’t mean that you are neglecting your bicycle. However, that is one of the reasons that bicycle tires go flat. Other reasons include a worn-out bicycle tire, problems with the tube, or maybe a person pinching your … Read more
In the 90’s, when the mountain biking industry experienced a huge boost, Cannondale was the first to use a 24″ rear wheel. They used it in the “Beast of the East” edition. Following suit, Wes Williams, the owner of Willits, advised for what we today know as 29er. Do you know that now there is … Read more
Several cyclists have found themselves in dangerous situations where their tires suddenly explode. Such situations are usually caused by using inappropriate tires for specific bike needs. This guide details all the necessary information a new cyclist needs to know about different bike tires: Clinchers vs. tubular, tubeless vs. clinchers, and tubular vs. tubeless. Regardless of … Read more
Every rider I have talked to has reiterated one thing; the tire and wheel you ride depend entirely on what type of riding you will be doing. Now I am almost certain there is an overlap in effectiveness and only at the highest level of racing does the perfect tread, casing, weight, and wheel material … Read more