When to change your road bike’s tires
You should change your tires when the tread wears out. That is typically after about 1,500 to 2,500 miles. However, different factors will wear out your tires faster, so you also need to know what to look for.
How to properly care for your bike
You should change your tires when the tread wears out. That is typically after about 1,500 to 2,500 miles. However, different factors will wear out your tires faster, so you also need to know what to look for.
If your tire keeps going flat, it may be normal, there may be a small repairable hole, something stuck in your tire, or you may just need to replace your inner tube. Lets help you decide if something is wrong, how to spot it, how to fix it, and how to avoid it in the future.
The easiest way to protect your pants is to roll your right pant leg up. The most protective way is to pack them into a bag and wear a pair specifically made for riding.
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I inherited an old CycleOps trainer from my dad when I was in college. It rides pretty well, so I broke it out recently and enjoyed a short ride. Afterwards, I noticed that I had scratched my quick release in the process. Thankfully, it wasn’t too bad, but it got me wondering. How much can
You should check the tire pressure on your road bike at least once or twice a week, or before every ride if you don’t go out that often. Road bike tires have been known to lose pressure after 4-5 days of sitting still. I’ve been surprised with small leaks before, so I check mine before every ride regardless of when my previous ride was.
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You should always keep your road bike’s tires pressurized to be within the suggested range that is stamped on the side of the tires. Under-inflating and over-inflating can lead to serious problems. That being said, you should reduce the pressure for adverse terrain and increase the pressure if you weigh more. Let’s jump into how serious those problems are, what pressure actually does to your tire while you are riding it, and how to pick a good pressure for your ride.
You can absolutely leave your bike out in the rain, but you need to be careful about it. Not every accessory can take the water, and you’ll need to do regular maintenance if you want your bike to stay in top shape.