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Link to GCN Tech Clinic: How much clearance should I have between my tyres and frame?
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GCN Tech Clinic: How much clearance should I have between my tyres and frame?

This week we take a look at tyre clearance and how to make sure multiple wheels run smoothly on your bike

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Link to Are you using the wrong tyres? Comparing summer, winter, and all-season rubber
Are you using the wrong tyres?

Are you using the wrong tyres? Comparing summer, winter, and all-season rubber

Alex Paton delves into compounds, treads, and pressures to help understand the properties of different tyres

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Link to How to choose the right tyres for your gravel bike
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How to choose the right tyres for your gravel bike

Tyre choice is so important to getting the most out of your gravel bike. Here's how to choose the right ones for your riding

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Link to How much slower are gravel tyres than road tyres?
How does a gravel tyre (left) stack up against a road tyre?

How much slower are gravel tyres than road tyres?

We look at the differences between a road tyre and a gravel tyre in terms of efficiency and speed

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Link to What are hookless rims and should we all be using them?
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What are hookless rims and should we all be using them?

We take a deeper dive into what exactly this technology means for us cyclists

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Link to What tyre pressure should I be using and why?
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What tyre pressure should I be using and why?

Wider tyres and lower pressures are part of modern cycling but what is the science behind it

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The best ways to get your bike ready for winter

Winter is a tough time for a bike, but there are some steps you can take to prepare and protect your pride and joy

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How to change an inner tube

A fundamental skill for any cyclist, but one that lots of us don't quite get right. Check out our steps for the easiest and most efficient way to change a tube.

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Link to Tubed vs tubeless tyres: when is an inner tube better?
Tubed vs tubeless: when is an inner tube better?

Tubed vs tubeless tyres: when is an inner tube better?

From beginners to commuters, many cyclists can still benefit from a traditional tubed set-up

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Link to Vittoria opens world's first carbon neutral tyre manufacturing facility
Vittoria have expanded their Thai manufacturing site with 10,000sqm carbon neutral manufacturing facility

Vittoria opens world's first carbon neutral tyre manufacturing facility

Italian brand invests €20 million in state of the art manufacturing site in Thailand

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How to inflate your bike tyres

Inflating bicycle tyres is a simple task once you know how. Follow these steps to master this essential skill

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Link to Butyl vs latex vs TPU: what are the best inner tubes for cycling?
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Butyl vs latex vs TPU: what are the best inner tubes for cycling?

If you think all inner tubes are made equally, this overview of the different tubes on the market might come as a surprise.

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Link to GCN Tech Clinic: Slammed stems, quick links & charging Di2
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GCN Tech Clinic: Slammed stems, quick links & charging Di2

It’s that time of week again when Alex and Ollie sit down and answer some of your burning questions

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Link to NASA-inspired airless bicycle tyres smash crowdfunding target
The Metl tyres have a wire core

NASA-inspired airless bicycle tyres smash crowdfunding target

The Smart Tyre Company has borrowed technology from planetary rovers for a material that's said to have both the elasticity of rubber and the strength of titanium

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Link to The huge problem with modern tyres and wheels
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The huge problem with modern tyres and wheels

Alex Paton explores why tyres and rims are both getting wider and wider, the headaches over hookless, and the issues surrounding safety and compatibility

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Link to How to glue and install tubular tyres
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How to glue and install tubular tyres

Tubular tyres are an old technology, but if you need to know how to install them, here's how

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Link to How to fix a bicycle puncture
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How to fix a bicycle puncture

This is an essential skill for any cyclist. If you've got a punctured tube, don't bin it, fix it

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Link to If wider road bike tyres are better, why not go super wide?
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If wider road bike tyres are better, why not go super wide?

GCN's 'Hank' and Alex Paton test out 26mm, 35mm and 50mm tyres in Cheddar Gorge

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Link to New Moots and WTB collaboration - Is this the future wheel size for gravel bikes?
Moots have collaborated with WTB on this project to make a prototype 750d wheel and tyre combo

New Moots and WTB collaboration - Is this the future wheel size for gravel bikes?

American brand Moots has paired up with tyre manufacturer WTB to create a new larger diameter wheel size

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Link to GCN Tech: The five worst things about tubeless tyres
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GCN Tech: The five worst things about tubeless tyres

Tubeless tyres have been around for a fair few years now, with the uptake of this technology almost ubiquitous within the mountain bike community. For some the uptake has been slower and not as well received.

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Link to Complete guide to road cycling tyres
Everything you need to know about road tyres

Complete guide to road cycling tyres

Everything you need to know about road tyres: how they work, the different types and sizes, the jargon and more

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Link to How to fix a puncture on a tubeless tyre
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How to fix a puncture on a tubeless tyre

Tubeless tyres may lower the risk of a puncture but they don’t eliminate them completely. Here’s everything you need to know about repairing a punctured tubeless tyre.

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Mix and Match 😵‍💫

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Link to Pirelli announces voluntary recall of some 28c P Zero Race TLR tyres
Pirelli issues voluntary recall of certain 28c P Zero Race TLR tyres.

Pirelli announces voluntary recall of some 28c P Zero Race TLR tyres

Recall issued due to “certain problems of compatibility”

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