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 decided to delve deep...
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 differences I...
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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...
Presta Valve Tubes Explained
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 - the valves...
Schrader Valve Tubes Explained
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 know how...
How to Fix a Bike Seat that Won’t Stay Up
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 won't stay up, it usually...
How To Let Air Out Of A Bike Tire (Best Method)
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 way to...
Are Cantilever Brakes and V-Brakes Interchangeable?
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...
Can You Put BMX Handlebars on a Mountain Bike?
Do a side-by-side comparison of BMX and mountain bike handlebars. You will instantly see the vast size difference between them. BMX handlebars are higher and broader than the other. If you seek to increase your mountain bike's reach, you may think that installing BMX...