Some older Gazelle ebikes used hydraulic rim brakes, which are less likely to get damaged at bike racks, but they can scratch the rims, heat the rims and damage inner tubes, and tend to be dirtier in general. One takeaway here is that you should avoid touching the disc brake rotors and...
The final consideration is ease of removal and size. By choosing one standard battery pack design, Bosch has made it in high volume and kept it cheaper meaning you can find replacements and have something that is easy to swap between models. And finally, the NuVinci is much smoother and ...
Most bikes come with tube-type tire setups that rely on an inner tube to hold air. For most riders, this is the best place to start when looking for replacement tires. Some higher-performance tires may be tubeless ready, meaning they don't need to be used with tubes. Instead, they ca...
The pro peloton continues to use tubulars but this is helped by the presence of following cars laden with wheels because a puncture sees the wheel swapped; for the amateur it’s easier to use clinchers and swap out the inner tube. Tubulars look set to live on, at least in the pro pelo...
E-bike wheels are more robustly designed and manufactured than wheels for standard bikes. They have to withstand the torque and force applied by a motor. Because of the extra weight of e-bikes, it’s best to use high-quality tyres and tubes to reduce the chance of getting a flat. ...
I was running out of spare inner tubes, so got to work patching up the punctured ones. The more I patched, the more punctures I found. It got a bit ridiculous, but Thermopolis doesn’t have any bike shops, so I had to do what I could with the tubes I had. For dinner we ...
While both the rims and tyres are tubeless compatible, the Stance 29 comes fitted with inner tubes. For someone who’s newer to mountain biking, a tubed setup is for sure less hassle – you don’t have to worry about dealing with messy latex sealant, and you won’t need to pump up ...
When all bike tyres used inner tubes the manufacturing tolerances of the rim and the tyre bead didn't need to be quite so tight as they do for tubeless. With tubeless becoming the norm, the rim and the tyre ned to fit really tightly together to form a decent seal, which has the knock...
With a single inner clamp they don’t need the raised outer edge required for a second clamp, which I absolutely hate the feel of. I tend to run my hands slightly off the grips and that rise hurts. The one complaint on the Ergons is they are slippery when wet. I climb without ...
these rugged panniers are both waterproof and built to last. Optional outside pockets allow for easy access to smaller items you wish to access frequently while touring or commuting locally with your bike. Plus, the large inner pocket on each pannier is perfect for safely storing your gear and...