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Wheels & Tyres

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Wheels & tyres
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Wheel [2]
Components 101: Learn the basics about bike wheels before we go all technical
more [2]
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Hub [3]
Components 101: Learn the basics about hubs before we go all technical
more [3]
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Spokes [4]
Components 101: Learn the basics about spokes before we go all technical
more [4]
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Rim [5]
Components 101: Learn the basics about wheel rims before we go all technical
more [5]
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Tyre sizes [6]
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!
more [6]
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Mudguard [7]
Components 101: Learn the basics about mudguards before we go all technical
more [7]

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[1] http://www.ctc.org.uk/sites/default/files/media_library/users/admin/wheels_0.jpg
[2] http://www.ctc.org.uk/cyclists-library/components/wheels-tyres/wheel
[3] http://www.ctc.org.uk/cyclists-library/components/wheels-tyres/hub
[4] http://www.ctc.org.uk/cyclists-library/components/wheels-tyres/spokes
[5] http://www.ctc.org.uk/cyclists-library/components/wheels-tyres/rim
[6] http://www.ctc.org.uk/cyclists-library/components/wheels-tyres/tyre-sizes
[7] http://www.ctc.org.uk/cyclists-library/components/wheels-tyres/mudguard