Tubular Tires Vs Clincher Tires Benefits

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Tubular Tires Vs. Clincher Tires Benefits Looking to get yourself some new tires and face with Tubular and Clincher tires with no idea which one is best for you? Well, you’re not the only one.  When it comes to bike tires, Clincher or Tubular is often your top choice; I’m here to break down all … Read more

What are Clincher Road Bike Tires

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What Are Clincher Road Tires? If you own a road bike, chances are you probably have been using Clinchers all along. So what are Clincher road tires? Clincher tires are the most common type of bike tire on road bikes. Yet just because they’re common, doesn’t make them simple, or even the best tires out … Read more

Road Bike Tires Slick vs Tread

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Choosing the right set of tires doesn’t have to be a Herculean task, but it can be the difference between a good bike, and an awesome bike. People often ask “Are slick tires faster?” and “Do tread tires give more grip?” and other variations of the old Slick vs Tread tires, and so we wanted … Read more

How To Install Caliper Brakes On Bicycle

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Introduction: Caliper brakes are a self-contained mechanism that is attached to the bicycle frame with the help of a single bolt for each brake (front and rear). The entire caliper brake system consists of a lever that is connected to the brake via a cable. When the lever is squeezed, pressure is exerted to the … Read more

How To Remove Front Brakes From A Bike

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Introduction: People often think that it is quite an easy task to purchase bike tires. However, one must know that it is not child’s play. In fact, it is one of the most critical things. Purchasing the perfect tires for your bike is a must. This ensures that your bike runs in a smooth manner … Read more

How Does A Shorter Stem Affect Bike Handling

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How does a shorter stem affect bike handling? Even before you install or buy a new stem, the first thing you need to consider is the length. This is because the stem not only affect the bike’s fit but it also determines the bike handling capabilities. In this article, we shall explain how a short … Read more

What Are Spoon Brakes

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Brakes throughout history: A question that arises quite often among cyclist all around the globe is, what are spoon brakes? The name intrigues many, but brakes are one of the most essential requirements when it comes to controlling a bike on any terrain. Spoon brake is one of the types of brakes that have been … Read more

How to Service a Bottom Bracket

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Bottom brackets are very important parts of a bike. If you forget to check them frequently, you may experience some problems especially when pedaling. Again, they may cause creaks if you do not remove the dirt that accumulates around that area. In this guide, we shall take you through on how to take care of … Read more

How Many Miles Do Road Bike Tires Last?

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One of the major questions most cyclists ask is concerning the lifespan of road bike tires. However, it is not very easy to tell the exact lifespan but one of the most effective ways to ensure that the tires will last is buying puncture resistant tires. You should check the materials used to ensure that … Read more