tire and tube replacement

  • How to Properly Inflate a New Inner Tube to Prevent Pinch Flats

    How to Properly Inflate a New Inner Tube to Prevent Pinch Flats

    Victoria Stavo

    Properly inflating a new inner tube is a crucial step to prevent pinch flats, which occur when the tube is squeezed between the rim and a sharp obstacle, causing a puncture. In this section, we will discuss the impact of underinflation and overinflation on the inner tube’s susceptibility to pinch flats, as well as techniques…

  • Why Do Road Bikes Use Thin Tires? The Science Explained.

    Why Do Road Bikes Use Thin Tires? The Science Explained.

    Victoria Stavo

    When one thinks of a road bike, they may immediately picture its thin, sleek tires. But why exactly are road bikes designed with such thin tires? The answer lies in science. Thin tires are crucial to the performance of a road bike. They not only reduce the weight of the bike, but they also create…