Tyres

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Vittoria opens world's first carbon neutral tyre manufacturing facility
Italian brand invests €20 million in state of the art manufacturing site in Thailand

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Pirelli announces voluntary recall of some 28c P Zero Race TLR tyres
Recall issued due to “certain problems of compatibility”