Explaining The Natural Stretch Of Bike Tires Over Time
Dense Info NuggetThe casing of a tire will stretch/expand after mounting the tire on a rim and inflating it. Most of the stretching occurs within the first 24 hours. The…
How Compatible Are 25mm Tires and 19mm Rims?
25mm tires can be installed on rims with a 19mm internal rim width. That said, there are some downsides to this combination. Average road rims have a 15-18mm internal rim…
The Compatibility Of 25mm Tires and 23mm Bicycle Rims
If the external diameter of the rim is 23mm, there's a high chance that a 25mm tire can be installed on it without issues. If the internal diameter of the…
Analyzing The Compatibility Of 700×35 Tubes And 700×32 Tires
Mini Info Bomb: In most cases, a 700x35 inner tube can be successfully coupled with a 700x32 tire. That said, there are some downsides to using an inner tube wider…
Are Tubeless Tires Compatible with Inner Tubes?
Condensed Info Nugget: A tubeless tire can operate with regular inner tubes just fine. People who run a tubeless set-up often have a spare inner tube in their kit for…
Are 27.5″ and 650b Wheels The Exact Same Thing?
27.5" wheels are also known as 650b. Both names refer to the same type of wheel. "650b" comes from an old French tire sizing that indicates the diameter of the…
Electrical Tape Is Not Adequate Rim Tape But Sometimes You Won’t Have a Choice
It's not recommended to use electrical tape as rim tape because it cannot handle high air pressure. Electrical tape is overly flexible and easily loses its shape and subsequently stability.…
37mm vs. 40mm Tires: What’s Best?
This post compares the differences between 700x37c and cycling 700x40c tires. Weight Comparison In theory, narrower tires should weigh less than wider ones of the same circumference. However, many 40mm…
How To Combine a 26-inch Wheel and a 27.5 Fork (secret tips)
Condensed info: A 26-inch wheel can be easily installed on a 27.5 fork if both are disc brake-ready. If the fork uses rim brakes, however, the braze-ons would be a…
Is Super Glue Effective For Flat Bike Tire Repair?
Super glue (cyanoacrylate glue) isn't a good solution for fixing punctured inner tubes because it becomes inflexible and brittle upon drying. In consequence, a patch based on super glue is…