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Slick vs. Treaded Tires For Bike Commuting: What to Choose?

If you are replacing your bike tires, you may be wondering if you should choose slick tires or tires with treads. Is there a big difference in performance and in speed between the two options? Which...

Studded Bike Tires for Commuting: Should You Get Them?

Cyclists have two tiny points of contact with the road. Their safety depends on how well they are able to grip the road. Bike commuters who live in cold winter climates face an important safety...

Presta Valves Explained

When I started bike commuting on my old bike, I wasn’t aware of there being different types of valves. My bike had Schrader (more common) valves which is found on most cars. Any time I needed to...

Tubeless or Inner Tube for a Commuter Bike?

When you become a bike-commuter you will learn that there are some essentials you need to consider for your rides and you quickly learn to distinguish what is necessary from what is luxury or nice-to...

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