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What is a relaxed geometry bike?
Often used in the context of road bike frames, a relaxed geometry bike allows for a more upright riding position and a more stable ride. The easiest way to spot a relaxed geometry bike is the length of frame’s headtube. This will be much longer in comparison to aggressive geometry bikes of the same frame size….
What pressure should my tyres be?
This is probably the most common question we get from people coming into the shop to use our floor pumps (also known as track pumps). All the pumps have a pressure gauge with a scale marked in PSI (pounds per square inch) and/or Bar. The answer is simple: Look carefully for numbers on the sidewall of the…
Why do road bikes have thin tyres?
Road tyres are designed to run as fast as possible on a hard and relatively smooth surface. In these conditions thinner tyres are faster because they are more more aerodynamic and can be pumped to higher pressures which usually reduces the rolling resistance of the tyres. HOWEVER! After decades getting thinner and thinner, the past…
