There aren't many technologies as ubiquitous in cycling as the Presta air valve. So it's surprising that, in the roughly 100 years since its invention, it's basically never changed. Until now. A new ...

As any mountain biker will tell you, the amount of air that's in the tires drastically affects the performance of the bike. Hard, high-pressure tires are good for going fast over level ground, for ...

When it comes to portable bicycle tire-inflating devices, hand pumps require a lot of effort, while CO2 cartridges are single-use only. The aluminum Choka bike frame offers an alternative, by doubling ...

I’m always a bit skeptical of a product we’ve not heard much of, claiming to be the fastest and winningest. But besides sealant itself, tire liners are the least outwardly visible component on a race ...

Traditional tubular tires continue to rule the roost at the top levels of cyclo-cross racing, and for good reason: the wheels and tires are lighter, the casings tend to be suppler and do a better able ...

Tubeless tire technology is nothing new. In fact, it’s been industry-standard in the mountain bike world for a while now. It’s taken the road cycling industry longer to embrace the upgrade, but ...

Off-road vehicles have had tire auto-inflation systems for years now, because a soft tire can provide a better grip on a rocky surface. And the same functionality can also benefit mountain bikes too, ...

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