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Bicycle Tires

Bicycle Tires go on the rims of the bike and help propel the bike up to fast speeds. Most bicycle rims are clincher rims for use with clincher tires. These tires have a wire or Kevlar fiber bead that interlocks with flanges in the rim.

 A separate airtight inner tube enclosed by the rim supports the Bicycle Tire carcass and maintains the bead lock. If the inner part of the rim where the inner tube fits has spoke holes, they must be covered by a rim tape, usually rubber, cloth, or tough plastic, to protect the inner tube. An advantage of this system is that the inner tube can be easily accessed in the case of a leak to be patched or replaced.

Bicycle Tires should always be fully inflated. If your tire gets a hole in it, fix it right away. If you do not change your tire you will ruin your rims and ultimately your bike.

 

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