Tire clearance is the maximum tire width your frame and fork can fit, including a 4-6mm safety gap for mud and flex. Modern road bikes typically clear 28-32mm tires; gravel bikes 40-50mm; mountain bikes 2.4-2.6″. Always check both frame and fork specs before buying wider tires. Below, we cover how to measure clearance. One of … Read more
One of the biggest challenges when it comes to replacing the inner tube is finding the correct size. As someone who has spent years working in a bike shop, I am very used to hearing, “What size inner tube do I need for my bike?”
If only we had the bike inner tube size chart beforehand. Well, in this article, we are going to be telling you everything you need to know.
Gravel bikes are fairly new to cycling compared to other disciplines. It’s like they came out of nowhere about five years ago, only to be everywhere now.
We get some excellent questions about gravel bikes, but one that always comes up is: “What’s the best gravel bike tire pressure?”
Tire pressure has become a big subject amongst cyclists in the past few years. Some say tire pressure doesn’t make that much difference…
We’re often asked at BikeTips: “How long do bike tires last? And how do you know when to change them?”
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, this is a vital bit of knowledge to learn and understand.
It can often be confusing when attempting to pair the right tires with your bike rims. A bike rim width tire size chart can make your life much easier!
Cycling has changed a lot in the past few decades. With the arrival of new disciplines, we are seeing new technology and new sizing.