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Vintage Schwinn bicycle tire sizes differ, sometimes greatly, from other bikes. Schwinn manufactured their own rims and created sizes that used what appeared to be standard sizes, however they are not interchangeable with industry standard tire sizes.
They seem to be all the rage in cycling these days but what exactly is a compact crankset? What are the compact crankset’s benefits over standard size cranksets. What kind of cyclist are they really for? Read on to find the answers.
The best rust remover for bikes would be one that works relatively quick and easy without using any elbow grease. Rust removal is a constant problem for anybody who works on older bikes. Find out what rust remover and methods work best.
The number one maintenance item for most cyclists is bicycle flat repair. If you’ve never had a flat tire it’s because you lead a charmed life or you don’t ride very often. For the rest of us it’s a normal annoyance.
What is the right bike tire air pressure for your bike and style of riding?
A bicycle chain tool makes removing or shortening a chain easy. Find out how and when to use it to remove your chain without damage with these chain tool instructions.
A valuable addition to your bike bag, a bike multi tool is good insurance to have when riding. A well maintained bicycle is relatively trouble free. However, small adjustments are occasionally necessary even on the best maintained bike. And the multi tool is an essential item for emergency repairs. Find out more about choosing and using a multi tool.
A car bike rack isn’t often thought of when buying a bike and gear, but if you plan on traveling with or transporting your bike you’ll need to find out what the best bike racks for cars are. Safely carrying the bike is the number one priority here. Convenience and minimizing damage to the car and bike are also important factors to consider.
Tire problems are the number one mechanical failure for bicycles. One particular problem that crops up occasionally with bicycle tires is pinch flats. Learn how to avoid pinch flats and prevent expensive tire and rim damage.
Presta vs Schrader valves – which one is better? What decides when one type should be used instead of the other? Can I switch from using Schrader to Presta valves or vice versa? Find out more about these two valve types.