Can You Put 25mm Tires On 19mm Rims? (fast answer)
Condensed answer: 25mm tires can be installed on tires with a 19mm internal rim width. That said, there are some downsides to this combination. Average road rims have a 15-18mm…
Can You Put 25mm Tires On 23mm Rims? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: 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…
Can You Put 28mm Tires On 23mm Rims? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: If the external width of the rim is 23mm, then the rim is very likely to support 28mm tires. If the number 23 refers to the internal width…
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…
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…
Can You Put Gravel Tires On a Mountain Bike? (simple answer)
Condensed Answer: It's possible to install gravel tires on an MTB when the frame and fork support disc brakes and have clearance for 27.5" or 28" wheels. Gravel Tire Size…
Can You Use Electrical Tape as Rim Tape?
Condensed answer: 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…
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…
Are Glueless Patches As Effective As the Standard Ones?
Condensed answer: 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…
28mm vs 32mm Tires: What’s Best 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…