Difficulty: How to Install UST Tubeless Tires Installing a tubeless tire is a lot like installing a regular tire (like you’ve probably read about in the “how to fix a flat tire” article. However, there are a few key differences that you need to keep in mind. The first thing you should know is that […]
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How to Convert to Tubeless Tires with a ...
Difficulty: Converting to Tubeless Tires (With Stan’s NoTubes Kit) If you want all the benefits of tubeless tires, but don’t want to fork over the cash for new UST wheels and tires, you can convert your current wheels and tires to a tubeless system with the help of the Stan’s NoTubes conversion kit. The Stan’s […]
Bicycle Tire Pressure Guidelines
Bicycle Tire Pressure Guidelines A critical aspect of bicycling fun and performance is using the proper tire pressure. Too much pressure leads to an unsafe and uncomfortable ride, while too little pressure leads to an unsafe and uncomfortable ride, plus a great risk of damage to the wheels. Along with comfort and safety, proper tire […]
How to Use a Crank Brothers Speed Lever
Rating: Crank Bros Speed Lever Review The Speed Lever is a new take on an old tool, the tire lever. Normally you would stick one to three tire levers under the tire’s bead, pry it out, and then run them along the tire to pop the entire bead out. It was quite a bit of […]
How to Patch a Punctured Tire
How to Patch a Punctured Tire Just as tubes get holes, tires do, too. Usually this happens from a large piece of glass or wire that sticks in your tire, or it could be from riding over sharp rocks and pot holes. The good news is that you can patch tires just like tubes! As […]
How to Pump Up Your Tires (Both Presta a...
Difficulty: How to Pump Up Your Tires (Both Presta and Schrader Valves) Putting air in your tires is a simple, often overlooked part of bicycle maintenance. However, it can take you by surprise if you are fairly new to the cycling world. It’s also very important to keep your tires properly inflated. Failure to do […]
How to “Boot” a Ripped Tire
How to “Boot” a Ripped Tire You need: Tire levers (optional) Tire “boot” If you mountain bike through rocky terrain or commute on rough roads, you could end up ripping your tire. Whether the rip is on the tread or the sidewall, it must be repaired so you can ride. Otherwise the tube will pop […]
How to Patch a Tube (with a Glueless Pat...
Difficulty: This video will show you how to patch a bicycle tube using a glueless patch. How to Patch a Tube (with a Glueless Patch) Why waste your money buying a ton of new tubes when you can patch your old tubes and reuse them? A well-patched tube is just as strong as a new […]
How to Patch a Tube (with a Patch + Glue...
Difficulty: This video will show you how to patch a bicycle tube using the traditional method of a patch and glue (rubber cement.) How to Patch a Tube Why waste your money buying a ton of new tubes when you can patch your old tubes and reuse them? A well-patched tube is just as strong […]
How to Fix a Flat Tire
Difficulty: This video will show you how to fix a flat bicycle tire. These instructions apply to all bicycles using a conventional tire and tube setup. How to Fix a Flat Bike Tire Got a flat tire? This is the most important repair you can do yourself, yet many people do not put any effort […]