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26″ Tires: All You Need to Know + Pros and Cons

Do you have an older bike with 26-inch tires, and you want to know whether it’s worth to keep using it? Or are you looking to buy an older bike and want the ins and outs of the different tire...

Which is Better for Commuting: 700c or 26″ Tires?

Whether you bike commute by choice or necessity, you'll want the best tires for your ride. But how do you choose between 700c tires and 26-inch tires for your commute? Which tires are better? We'll...

Using A Tube In A Tubeless Tire

We are all in the quest for the perfect ride. One that’s comfortable, fast, safe, and fun. Our tire choice plays a big part in all of the above. Tubeless tires have plenty of benefits, but there...

Patch Or Replace Your Inner Tube: Everything You Need To Know

While a flat tire is literally a deflating experience, you don’t have to let it ruin your day. We have 13 bikes in the family, which have given me several opportunities to repair flats both at home...

All You Need to Know About Spoke Numbers on Bike Wheels For Commuting

If you think about it, bicycle spokes are truly ingenuous. They each weigh next to nothing and yet they bear all of your weight and make sure that your wheel turns around. All the force you apply to...

Tire Pressure Loss: What’s Normal And What’s Not?

When seasonal riders pick up their bike at the beginning of the cycling season, one of the things they must always do is to inflate the tires. This is to be expected. However, if you start riding on...