Today’s QT – a 2-pack of related tips – comes to us from RBR contributor Stan Purdum, who writes: The first tip is to carry an adapter nozzle that can be screwed onto a presta valve stem to allow the tube to be inflated using a pump with a Schrader head. These adapters are available in most…
Today’s QT comes to us from Premium Member Jack Elias, whose tip follows on the heels of our last couple of Quick Tips about making tire mounting easier. Jack writes: “Concerning the recent QT titled ‘Tire Mounting Tips on Tubeless-Compatible Rims,’ I’ve had excellent results using the Kool-Stop Tire Bead Jack With Handle (see photo)….
Editor’s Note: Today’s QT is from RBR Review Crew member Brandon Bilyeu in response to a reader question about mounting tires on the Neugent Cycling A310CW Alloy Wheelset Brandon reviewed recently. Here’s what he says: As I mention in the review, those wheels are tubeless-compatible and have a high shoulder that will make it difficult…
Today’s QTcomes to us from Premium Member John Elmblad, who followed up on a recent tip about using an old piece of innertube to hold brake calipers together when making adjustments with his own method of accomplishing the same thing. John wrote: A carpenter’s quick clamp works well for holding brake pads against the rim while…
Today’s QT comes to us from Premium Member Greg Titus, who writes: A while back, there was a QT about keeping your spare tube wrapped in an old sock to protect it. Here’s a twist on that idea: Wrap the tube in aluminum foil. I don’t ride with a saddle bag, so I just have my…
