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…
What Does The “C” In Bicycle Tire Sizing Really Mean? (illustrated explanation)
Bike tire sizing is often a source of confusion sometimes even for experienced riders simply because there are too many sizes, numbers, symbols, and letters involved. One of the characters…