All Presta Valve Cores Follow The Same Principles
Presta valve cores follow the same universal structure. Some models are more sophisticated than others, but in most cases, the cores are interchangeable as they're the same size and use…
Bike Repair Kits Have a Rubber Tube With a Little Known Function…
A lot of bike repair kits sold at dollar shops and convenience stores include tire patches, self-vulcanizing fluid, and a mysterious small rubber tube. The purpose of the patches and…
What’s Behind The High Price Tags Of Dirt Jump Bicycles
Dirt jumpers are durable single-speed "stunt" bicycles with front suspension. Most come without a front brake to facilitate the performance of tricks involving bar spinning. Despite the simple design and…
Glueless Patches Rarely Match The Effectiveness Of The Classic Models
Glueless tire patches are adhesive-based and are therefore not as effective as the standard ones which operate on the principle of rubber vulcanization. Adhesives vs. Rubber Vulcanization Adhesives/glues create bonding…
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…
Rim Tape – The Culprit Behind Many “Unexplainable” Flat Tires
Condensed answer: All rim tape can indirectly trigger a flat when it's not covering the spoke's eyelets. Worn-out plastic rim tape can cause flats on its own due to the…
What Size Dirt Jumper Should I Get? (the guide that everybody stole)
Dirt jumping doesn't receive the same attention as more popular cycling disciplines (e.g., mountain, road...etc.) In consequence, people have a harder time finding information in regards to dirt jumper sizing.…
Sometimes It’s Fine To Use Bar Tape More Than Once
Bar tape is reusable as long as its structure isn't damaged. Foam tape makes the procedure a bit more difficult, but with a bit extra care when removing it, future…
My Pedals Are Spinning When Walking My Bike. (Ghost Pedaling Explained)
Description of the malfunction: The pedals of the bicycle are spinning when pushing/walking the bike even though there’s a cassette freehub or a freewheel that’s supposed to be in coast…
28mm vs. 32mm Tires: What’s Ideal For Road Cycling and Commuting?
The material below compares the characteristics of 700x28c and 700x32c tires and aims at helping you make a more informed choice. The Advantages of 28mm Tires The main advantages of…