Presta valve tubes? When I got my first bike from a department store, it had the identical valves as any car’s tires. So, when I finally decided to upgrade to a higher-tier mountain bike, you can imagine my surprise the first time I looked at the tires –...
Unless you’ve spent your life trapped in a cave, you’ve seen a Schrader valve on a car or bike tire. You may have a wheelbarrow with an inflatable tire with a Schrader valve tube. The point is that Schrader valves are the most common valve type, but do you...
There’s nothing more annoying than riding your bike, and your seat keeps sinking lower and lower with every bump, making you feel uncomfortable. But don’t worry; I’ve got the perfect solution for your sinking seat issues. When your bike seat...
There are times when inflating a tire that you might overdo the pressure. For example, if you’re using a high powered air compressor. Or, maybe you just need a little more grip on the trail, so you need to lower the tire pressure. Either way, knowing the right...
Cantilever brakes and V-brakes are among the most common braking systems in various bike types. Both brakes are mechanical, which means a pulling cable triggers them. These brakes are also mounted in the same location on the bike frame. Considering these...
