Do all folding bikes handle like this?

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 Posted in Q & A | 3 Comments »

After years of riding a full size bike, I've been tryin' a nice and good looking folding... the handling and the weight are the strong points, but the physical effort ... Read more..

Why do folding bicycles have smaller tires?

Thursday, December 1st, 2011 Posted in Q & A | 6 Comments »

I'm looking to get another bike. I keep looking at folding bikes, but many of their tires are small; why? What is the point of small tires for ANY bike? I'm used to 26" ... Read more..

Knobbies or slicks on my commuter mountain bike?

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 Posted in Q & A | 5 Comments »

Having to use my Kona mountain bike for transportation for the next couple of months. It has knobbies on it right now, and I was wondering if slicks would ... Read more..

Why does my bicycle have two different tire sizes?

Monday, October 10th, 2011 Posted in Q & A | 1 Comment »

I recently bought a Dave Mirra Black Pearl 3 (2009) and I'm wondering why the front tire is bigger than the one on the rear. Front tire: ODYSSEY/AITKEN, 20 X 2.125 Rear ... Read more..

How best to fix my leaky bicycle tires?

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011 Posted in Q & A | 6 Comments »

I have a slow leak that usually drops down to 50 psi each night. I'm constantly refilling the tires with air (I put 70-75 psi). I want to ... Read more..

Should I put tubes in my bike tires?

Friday, July 22nd, 2011 Posted in Q & A | 4 Comments »

I recently purchased a Cannondale Synapse Carbon 6 Triple. The bike came with Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700 x 23c, foldable tires and I have just ordered some spare tires ... Read more..

Is a mountain bike quick enough to ride on roads?

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 Posted in Q & A | 4 Comments »

I want to get a bike...I don't plan on being on many busy roads, but I can envision having to cross a bridge. I'd like to get off a ... Read more..

What should I pay for 2 new bicycle tires and a tune up?

Saturday, October 30th, 2010 Posted in Q & A | 6 Comments »

I just purchased a used bike from a nice person I found on Craigslist. It is a Specialized "Hard Rock" mountain bike. I am only using it for commuting from ... Read more..

Are thin bike road tires OK for the city?

Saturday, September 25th, 2010 Posted in Q & A | 3 Comments »

I just bought a second-hand road bicycle to commute around town. It has a lightweight frame, mudguards, luggage carrier, normal handlebars (not drop handlebars), and I guess it is not ... Read more..

Should I buy a cheap folding mountain bike on eBay?

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 Posted in Q & A | 2 Comments »

I need a cheap folding bike and have searched for a long time and found nothing appropriate that stays available on Craigslist and new bikes with real brands (Dahon/Montague) a ... Read more..