As an avid mountain biker, I know how much air pressure matters. The proper air in your tires can distinguish between a smooth or bumpy ride, good traction and slipping, and even between a safe descent and a dangerous crash. Not to mention that you’ll double...
As any experienced mountain biker knows, having the right equipment is essential to a successful ride. One often-overlooked component that can make a big difference in your bike’s performance is rim tape. Rim tape installed on a bike wheel Rim tape is a small...
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 headed off from my house one Saturday early in my biking career, drooling with excitement for the mountain bike ride I’d been awaiting all week. Then, before I had reached the trailhead, I noticed my rear tire was significantly low. I felt like I was riding through...
My riding buddies are always talking about Presta vs. Schrader valves? What’s the difference, and what is a Presta valve? The Presta valve is a bicycle tire inner tube valve of French design found on most road bikes and higher end mountain bikes. The Presta exterior...
