Schwalbe Marathon: High durability due to more tyre compound, a puncture-resistant belt under the tread, but greater weight and rolling resistance than the Marathon Racer. Reflective sidewalls. An excellent choice where durability is more important than lightweight, smooth riding. ...
A bell is typically required by law, but even so it's a good idea to have one. Mount it somewhere where it's easy to ding without having to move your hands off the handle bars. Even a small one can make enough sound to alert people well ahead of you. Whistle This may not qualify...
The descriptive term “crack pipe” is often used around the circuit to describe this 90-degree adapter. When attached to the head of a pump, it easily fits inside the valve hole opening so you can properly inflate the tire. Any cyclist or triathlete who needs to inflate a rear disc whee...
Off-road is a slightly different story. With a loaded touring bike you’re much more likely to experience a ‘pinch flat’ with too low pressure. And with too high pressure you’ll experience wrist jarring and a sore bum. You’ll have to have to find the happy medium based on your ro...