Wheels & Tyres

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Wheels & tyres

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Wheel
Components 101: Learn the basics about bike wheels before we go all technical
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Hub
Components 101: Learn the basics about hubs before we go all technical
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Spokes
Components 101: Learn the basics about spokes before we go all technical
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Rim
Components 101: Learn the basics about wheel rims before we go all technical
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Tyre sizes
The markings on tyres cause untold confusion. Did you know that some tyres marked 28" are actually much less than 27 inches diameter, or that 26×1.5 and 26×1½ are two completely different sizes!
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Mudguard
Components 101: Learn the basics about mudguards before we go all technical
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