Wheels & Tires

You probably have noticed, that many bicycles have progressively been equipped with wider, knobbier, fatter tires over the years. Mountain bikes specifically now have some of the widest tires we have ever seen, and the growing popularity of fat-tire bikes makes this growing trend even more obvious. In this article, we are going to talk about the benefits, and even the drawbacks of this growing trend, and if you should think about adding fatter tires to your bicycle. Bicycles have gotten …

Why Bicycles Have Fat Tires: A Look at Bicycle Tire DesignRead More

Bicycles, much like vehicles, have tires that utilize air to fill a rubber tube, or the tire itself. However, this can cause punctures, leave you stranded and more. You might be asking why it is worth it that your bicycle tires are inflatable, instead of something like solid rubber. So why do bicycles have inflatable tires? Bicycles have inflatable tires because they need them to give the suspension a rest, they help with being able to inflate and deflate when needed, it saves on weight and …

Inflatable Tires with Air: Why do bicycles have them?Read More

Everyone deals with it, no matter if you are an expert rider or someone just learning, everyone has to pump up bicycle tires at some point in their bicycling experience. However one of the biggest issues with this, is when you are pumping up your tire and it either doesn't want to pump up at all, or doesn't hold air! So why won't your bicycle tire inflate? There are six reasons why your bicycle tire may not inflate partially, or all the way. You may be using the wrong head on your pump for …

Top 6 Reasons Why Your Bicycle Tire Won’t InflateRead More

If you are buying or have a new bike, you have probably noticed the hair-like structure made of rubber on top of its tires. So what are these little hairs calls? Those hairs are called vent spews or spew holes, and they are a by-product of an offshoot of tire manufacturing. Riders have divided opinions on their importance. Some say that you must take them off; others think that your tire will be deficient if you do, so what purpose do they serve exactly? How are bike tires manufactured …

Vent Spews: What are those little hairs on bike tires?Read More

Studded tires are specially designed tires have metal spikes that complement the tire’s tread to ensure that they can grip ice and snow. Although they can be ridden on regular roads that do not have any ice or snow, the road noise may be a bit off-putting. Therefore studded snow tires are a winter investment to swap out and replace your current tires when the weather turns.  Studded snow tires are beneficial for cyclists who continually contend with snow and ice on the road. They help you …

What Are Studded Snow Tires on Bikes?Read More

The Mag in mag wheels stands for magnesium. Magnesium wheels used to be popular as they are lightweight and look awesome on the right type of bike. The design has since caught on, but you generally find that the modern “mag” wheels are made of aluminum, alloy, or carbon-fiber (as these materials are more robust and hard-wearing than magnesium). So what are mag wheels? Other than the material, mag wheels can be spotted from a mile away. They do not have the classic 20+ metal spokes …

What are mag wheels on a bike? Yes, those really cool wheelsRead More