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Truing a Bicycle Wheel: A Beginner Guide
A bicycle wheel that wobbles or hops degrades the riding experience and accelerates wear on tires, brakes, and bearings. Truing is the process of bringing a wheel back to running straight and round, and while it looks intimidating, the basics are within reach of any cyclist willing to spend a quiet afternoon learning. The skill
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Choosing the Right Wheels for Off-Road Use
Off-road driving puts demands on wheels that highway use never approaches. Impacts at low speeds with sharp rocks, prolonged exposure to mud and water, repeated clamping forces from beadlock conversions, and the simple need to survive being landed on after a controlled drop all combine to make wheel selection a serious matter. Choosing wheels for
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Motorcycle Tire Selection and Maintenance
Motorcycle tires are the only thing connecting a rider to the road, and they affect every aspect of riding more directly than on any four-wheeled vehicle. Selection, pressure, wear, and replacement timing each require more attention than the average car driver gives to tires. Mastering motorcycle tire decisions improves safety, handling, and the satisfaction of
