Fitting bike tires

The lifespan of a tire depends on two factors: wear and age. In the first part of this article, we'll look at the causes of wear, highlighting what leads to premature wear. In the second part, we'll explain how old your tires can be before they need replacing. We'll also give you some maintenance tips to keep your tires as long as possible.

Changing a bike tire may seem a challenging task. However, a puncture can happen and it is important to understand how to change a bike tire so that you can repair it quickly. In this article we take you step by step through the process.

Compared to the other types of tire (Tubetype and Tubeless Ready), the tubular tire has a number of differences that make it more time-consuming and complicated to fit. Not only is it glued to the rim, but it is also sewn directly around the inner tube, which means that replacing it means changing the whole assembly. Fortunately, our experts are here to guide you. In this article, they will take you step-by-step through the process of fitting a tubular tire. Before you start, note that this instruction guide applies to both road and cyclocross tubular tires.