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Can I Use a 700×35 Tube In a 700×32 Tire? (simple answer)

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Read more about the article Can I Use a 700×35 Tube In a 700×32 Tire? (simple answer)

Condensed Answer: 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 than…

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Can I Use a 700×28 Tube In A 700×25 Tire?

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Condensed Answer: Technically, a 700x28 inner tube can be used with a 700x25 tire. However, the extra size of the tube makes the installation of the inner tube and respectively…

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Can I Use a 700×23 Tube In a 700x25c Tire?

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Read more about the article Can I Use a 700×23 Tube In a 700x25c Tire?

Condensed Answer: In most cases, a 700x23c tube can be used with a 700x25c tire because inner tubes are elastic and the nominal difference between a 23mm and a 25mm…

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The Front Derailleur Won’t Move Far Enough (explanation & solutions)

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Read more about the article The Front Derailleur Won’t Move Far Enough (explanation & solutions)

Description of the Problem When the rider tries to shift onto the largest cog, the front derailleur doesn't move sufficiently to make the transition. As a result, the cyclist cannot…

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Bike Tire “Popping” Out of the Rim During Inflation (explanation & solutions)

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Read more about the article Bike Tire “Popping” Out of the Rim During Inflation (explanation & solutions)

Description of the Problem During inflation of the inner tube, the tire pops out of the rim and presses the inner tube against the rim. The contact between the rim…

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Can I Replace a 700×23c Tire With a 700×28c one? (simple answer)

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Read more about the article Can I Replace a 700×23c Tire With a 700×28c one? (simple answer)

Condensed Answer: 700x23c wheels can be replaced with 700x28c ones under two conditions:1. The rims have to support the new tire size.2. The fork and frame should have enough clearance…

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Why Is My Fixed Gear Slipping? (Analysis & Solutions)

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There are two main reasons why a fixed-gear bike would be "slipping" – lost chain tension or a loose rear cog. Option 1– Lost Chain TensionDescription. The rear wheel of…

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Why Do Track Bikes Have One Solid Wheel?

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Condensed Answer: The purpose of disc/solid wheels found on track bikes is to reduce the drag created by standard spoke wheels. The improved aerodynamic properties have a measurable effect on…

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Why Do Track Cyclists Use Toe Clips?

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Condensed Answer: In the past, track cyclists relied on toe clips to prevent their feet from coming off the pedals. Currently, toe clips are found only on rented track bikes…

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Are Press-fit Bottom Brackets Bad? (simple answer)

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This post presents the advantages and disadvantages of press-fit bottom brackets. Definitions Bottom bracket – a system of bearings and cups allowing a spindle connected to the crank arms to…

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