Does the Brand of Inner Tube Matter? (2023 Edition)

Does the Brand of Inner Tube Matter? (2023 Edition)

I’ve been biking for as long as I can remember, so I’ve seen my fair share of inner tubes. Changing a flat on my bike, a friend’s bike, or a kid’s bike, whatever the case, I always seem to be the one to volunteer assistance. After the years,...
Are Thicker Inner Tubes Better? (Investigation Results)

Are Thicker Inner Tubes Better? (Investigation Results)

Inner tubes are crucial for my bike’s suspension and maintaining the right tire pressure for my rides. However, there’s ongoing controversy about the wall thickness of inner tubes – is thicker really better, or is it the other way around? I’ve...
Are All Bike Inner Tubes The Same?

Are All Bike Inner Tubes The Same?

Choosing a bike inner tube is an easy process, or at least, that’s what I thought until I went to a bike pro shop and saw that I was mistaken. In fact, I was floored. There was a whole rack of tubes with more than just size differences – there were...
Which Inner Tubes Are Best to Avoid Punctures?

Which Inner Tubes Are Best to Avoid Punctures?

When you’re out on a ride, the last thing you want to deal with is a flat. However, with so many choices, it’s challenging to determine what inner tubes are best to avoid punctures. That is, which is best without sacrificing ride quality. The best inner...
How to Remove Rust from a Mountain Bike Chain [with Video]

How to Remove Rust from a Mountain Bike Chain [with Video]

The weather was finally starting to warm up, so I went out to my garage to retrieve my mountain bike. Upon retrieving my bike from the rafters, I noticed that I had forgotten to winterize the chain correctly, and the chain was pretty seized up and rusty. DIY MTB Pro...
How To Tighten A Chain On A Bike

How To Tighten A Chain On A Bike

I’ve been professionally working on bikes and writing about my journey for over 5 years now. I’ve had my hands on countless bikes, from the most straightforward single-speed types to the complex multi-geared varieties. Together we get to step through the...