With that in mind, here's everything you need to know about bike stems. You can also use the links below to jump to the relevant section. What is a bike stem? Stem length, rise and diameter How to measure stem length Adjusting a bike stem Road vs MTB vs gravel stems Bike stem st...
Now let’s go over the process of changing a road bike tire step by step. It’s quite simple – and with practice, it will become less and less time-consuming. Even if you don’t need to replace your tires at the moment, we still recommend practicing in advance – that way, you’...
Apply a thin coat of bicycle grease to the stem and push back down onto the steerer tube. Hold the wheel between your feet, while facing the back of the bike, and align the stem with the wheel. Tighten the clamp bolts until they are snug, without over-tightening. Screw the top cap b...
Frame sizes are based on the length of a bike’s seat-tube, from its uppermost point to the center of the bottom bracket. Road bikes measure this in centimeters while mountain bikes use inches. For example, you may suit a ‘55cm’ road bike frame size – or a ‘16 inch’ mountain bi...
Road bike tires usually measure in the 18c (or mm) to 32c range and are run at high pressures between 80 and 120 psi for maximum performance. There’s no real need for texture either but your off-season tires might have a little bit of texture to keep you rubber side down thru a ...
9.Take your replacement tube, and inflate it with enough air to give it just a bit of shape. This will make it easier to place in the wheel. 10.Start back at the valve stem hole, insert the valve stem, and work your way around the tyre, tucking the tube under the entire way arou...
Another approach is to put a small dot of paint on the tire and measure the distance between the marks that the paint prints on the road. With either approach, the rider must hold the handlebars straight while an assistant balances and pushes the bike. Otherwise, the wheel may not follow ...
Have a friend measure the distance from the top of the level to the ground and write down the number. Using centimeters is usually more convenient, as that’s standard within the bike industry. PS, wear bike shorts or underwear when you do this; if you measure while wearing jeans, the ...
Manufacturers cater to those of average size. Therefore, some adjustments are going to have to be made to find a bike for short people.
— Rotate the wheel so that the valve stem is closest to the floor and check that the tyre is facing the right direction — Start at the top of the wheel and work one bead over the rim edge and into the rim channel. Evenly work your way around the rim and finish with a tyre lever...