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Can You Inflate a Bike Tire With a Ball Pump? (fastest answer)

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Condensed answer: If the pump is designed for balls, it could lack the adapters needed for the Schrader and Presta valves found on bike tires. As a result, the pump…

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60TPI vs. 120TPI Tires? (comparison & analysis)

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This post compares the differences between 60TPI and 120TPI tires. What's TPI?TPI stands for Threads Per Inch and indicates the fineness of the material used for a tire's main body/skeleton/casing.…

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Should You Grease Bike Skewers? (fast answer)

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Condensed Answer: It's fine to grease/lubricate quick-release skewers, but it's not a mandatory action, especially if you take off the wheels of the bike fairly often. What Are The Advantages…

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Why Are My Spokes Making Noise Under Load? (explanation & solutions)

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Description Of The Problem. When the rider inserts more effort, the spokes (usually those of the rear wheel) make a pinging sound. In some cases, the sound will disappear quickly…

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Bicycle Brakes Not Springing Back? (explanation & solutions)

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Description of The Problem When the rider releases the brake lever after slowing down, the brake arms remain partially closed. The brake lever usually doesn't return to its original position…

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Do Bike Tires Stretch Over Time? (fastest answer)

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Condensed answer: The 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…

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Why Won’t My Bike Pedals Screw In? (fastest answer)

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Condensed Answer: There are three main reasons why a bike pedal won't screw in. First, you're trying to install the pedal on the wrong side (e.g., the right pedal on…

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Why Won’t My Bike Pedal Backwards? (fast answer)

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Description Of The Problem: When the rider spins the pedals backward, after a partial rotation, the chain pulls the derailleur forward, and the pedals can't be rotated anymore. Usually, this…

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Why Won’t My Bike Pedals Go Forward? (fast answer)

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Description of the Problem: When the rider tries to spin the pedals, they either don't move at all or do so with great difficulty. In some cases, there could be…

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Can You Put 29″ Wheels On a 26″ Frame? (fast answer)

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Condensed Answer: In some cases, it might be possible to install 29" wheels on a 26 bike, but more often than not the fork and/or the frame will not have…

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