Diameter is not a preference, either it fits the wheel or it doesn’t. Choosing the right width bike tire can be a little more tricky. Unfortunately, inconsistencies between the tire manufacturers can make this more difficult because apparently 2” doesn’t mean the same thing in Kenda as ...
Modern XC bikes are trending towards the largest mountain bike wheel size, 29”. This is the same rim diameter as the 700c road bike size. Ultra-lightweight builds (less than 24 lbs. in some cases) with 4.7"/120mm or less of travel make for the lightest mountain bikes you’ll see an...
If you find that you can manage comfortably with a bike that is slightly too big for you, there are some ways to fine tune your ride so that the bike works for you and not the other way around. Seat height is often the start. From there, try moving the saddle forward on the seat...
Once you have found the culprit remove it and make sure the hole that is left is not big enough to cause a pinch flat. If it is, use a tyre boot to temporarily plug the hole. Unfortunately, a large hole will likely mean the tyre needs replacing. Fit Your New Inner Tube First, pump...
the standard road wheel size, which is 700c, will be just fine. But if you're planning a long-distance tour that will take you onto dirt and into remote international locations, then going with smaller 650b or 26-inch wheels may be the right decision because the tires you can put on ...
Wheel size: Most touring bikes, cyclocross bikes and gravel bikes come with the standard road wheel size, which is 700c. Some bike makers have recently gone to building bikes with "road plus" 650b wheels. These smaller wheels allow you to use fatter tires for a more comfortable ride, which...
Bombproof 700c wheelset for pushing boundaries We're thrilled with the recent review of our Alpha Aero wheelset from Road.cc and excited to share why we think our wheels could be a fantastic cho... April 19, 2022 Sonder Santiago on Tour!
Tried it, hated going back to a derailleur, and even the XS felt still too big (it is unisex), cumbersome, compared to my 26″ wheel Raven. So, phoned SJS (Thorn) to discuss my problem, researched gear ratios, (see Sheldon Brown’s online gear calculator), and kept it. In the ...
and CAR annular bearing bottom brackets. The alloy ‘honking stops’ on the rear handlebars are lovely, and I’ve never seen them made by Record (who also made wheel rims). The ensemble is completed by Mavic Inal mudguards, Ideale 47 and Sportiva duralumin framed saddles, and a lightweight...
The big pizza cassettes are expensive also and wear out quickly. Also the chain, by driving diagonal. So, if you go for serious bikepacking and travelling, choose the Rohloff Speedhub. Pinion needs a special frame, so your tour is over, when the drivetrain is damaged and Kindernay ...