I know for a fact that conventional chainrings have narrow teeth that fit between the spaces of inner chain links. These narrow teeth are the standard for chainrings, so I wondered what a narrow-wide chainring was the first time I encountered it. It turns out that the...
How do Presta valves work? Bikes have different types of valves, and one of the most common is a Presta valve. While every biker knows that the valve allows air into the tire’s tube, this type of valve works a little more complicated (not to fret, I’ll...
I always need help to loosen up my pedals during bike maintenance. I try using the tools available in my garage during bike maintenance. Still, none can provide the force to release my pedals from the crank threads. So, I bought a pedal wrench hoping it would do the...
Exposing your bike to moisture and humidity is inevitable. There is always a good chance for rust to develop, especially if you are not adequately taking care of your bike spokes. For this reason, you must be aware of the proper rust removal and cleaning process. What...
While most mountain bikes are designed for going off-road and aren’t designed for speed, some mountain bikes have been designed specifically for racing on the road and other flat surfaces, including the skinny tire mountain bike. But what is it? And what advantages...
