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Keeping your bicycle tires inflated to the appropriate pressure will ensure that you enjoy a safe, comfortable ride. Allowing them to run low risks causing a flat tire, damaging the bike and simply having an unpleasant experience. For…
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Worse than actually making a flat bike tire repair on the road is having to spend precious time pumping it up with a tiny mini-pump. The mini-pump is a great device when you're aiming to shed ounces off your load, but using one can be…
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The bicycle pump is one of the most important tools a cyclist will ever use. It's also one you'll use most frequently. Before you fasten that pink basket and streamers onto your bike and take it for a ride, be sure you have a bike pump…
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Riding a bike to work, on errands, or just for fun, is a great way to stay in shape and lower your carbon footprint. Road bikes are different than mountain bikes. They have thinner tires, typically no suspension and more streamlined fr…
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Buying a new bicycle tire is matter of going to the bike shop or shopping online, but only if you know the size of the bike tire. Most of the time that is just a matter of reading the numbers stamped on the size of the bike, but that i…
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A flat tire can be a major annoyance. But it doesn't have to be, because putting air in bicycle tires is easy. In fact, it can be accomplished in less than three minutes.
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Proper tire inflation is paramount to cycling performance and safety. A poorly inflated tire can cause sluggish bike handling, increased rolling resistance and even tire blowouts resulting in crashes. Check your tires often and take…
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When using a road bike, it is important to keep the tires pumped. Low tires make it harder to pedal and gain momentum, which may be dangerous on city streets. Keeping your tires pumped will help prevent this issue; however you will nee…
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Flat tires are a common complaint among the road-biking crowd. High air pressure within the tubes combined with an unforgiving riding surface can spell trouble for bike tubes. Depending on the season and the amount of riding being done…
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All the millions of cyclers, including Lance Armstrong, have to keep their bicycles in decent condition to continue going those extra miles. And all those bike commuters, mountain bikers and recreational riders have one thing in common…
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Changing a mountain bike over to a road bike is an inexpensive way to expand the use of your bike and make it significantly easier to pedal. Mountain bike tires are designed with knobs and ridges for riding trails of loose dirt, grave…
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Nothing ruins a pleasant bike ride faster than a flat tire. Once you know how to fix a flat and have practiced the technique a few times, you'll be on your way in no time. The best time to learn how to fix a flat is before you have one…
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Bike pumps make it easy for cyclists to add air to a deflated or under-inflated tire. Because bike pumps feature a pressure hose, you can quickly add air and be back on the road in no time. Only a few simple adjustments may be necessar…
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Instep makes a line of bike trailers that let you take your kids on your rides. Before you use your trailer, make sure it has been properly assembled. Also take time to plan a route that will be safe and comfortable for your kids. Stay…
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Bicycle pumps push air into the tire tubes through a sealed and enclosed chamber. When the handle is moved up and down, air is forced out of the chamber through a hose and into the tire tube. Various areas of a bicycle pump erode over…
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