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Why Does My Bike Tire Keep Popping? (And How to Fix It)

On a recent ride, a friend ended up getting a flat tire. We paused our ride so he could change his tube and pump it up, and then we were off again. Not long after, he got another flat. And after...

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Do Bike Tires Stretch Over Time? (What to Expect)

Have you ever noticed that a tire is most difficult to put on when it's brand new? With every application, the tire gets easier to install. Why is this? Is the tire stretching? Or is your rim...

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How Bike Tires Should Look When Properly Inflated (w/ Photos)

Mountain bike tires aren’t pumped up to pressures anywhere near as high as road bike tires. In fact, when you see the pressures most mountain bikers run in their tires, you’d probably think...

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5 Signs Your Bike is Too Big (How to Tell)

Last week I addressed how to tell if your bike is too small. But what if you think you have the opposite problem? How do you tell if your bike is actually too big? Your bike might be too big if...

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3 Signs Your Bike is Too Small (How to Tell)

It can be difficult to pick out the best bike for you: there are so many factors to consider! But none of the other ones matter if your bike’s frame isn’t the right size. So how can you tell...

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link to How Often Do Bikes Get Flat Tires? (Rule of Thumb)

How Often Do Bikes Get Flat Tires? (Rule of Thumb)

If you’ve never gotten a flat bike tire, you’re among a very small percentage of riders. While flats don’t happen all the time, they certainly do occur…and always at the most inconvenient...

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As a mountain biker and research enthusiast, I love learning all I can about bikes, gear, riding technique - you name it, I've spent hours reading about it! My goal is to share this knowledge to help new riders get started…and good riders get better!

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