https://www.emcbicyclerepairs.com/blogs daily 0.75 2025-10-12 https://www.emcbicyclerepairs.com/blogs/cycle-safety-law monthly 0.5 2023-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef86483083e72085a540613/29470fbf-bb1b-4a9b-ae27-dabc5e4b6478/Cycling-at-night-1b27408.jpg Blogs, info & FAQ - Cycle safety, Law & Advice: https://www.emcbicyclerepairs.com/blogs/tyres monthly 0.5 2023-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef86483083e72085a540613/cd4d9f5d-7619-47a3-8d5b-6cc5663ecd37/IMG_1399.jpg Blogs, info & FAQ - Bicycle Tyres Explained: - EMC repairs punctures & worn tyres in Bedford. Tyres are crucial components of a bicycle's performance and safety. Without a good tyre, its no use having loads of power as you’ll slip, its no good having great brakes as they wheel won’t grip the road . It’s very important to have them changed when the treads have worn beyond their limits. The pattern is functional, they displace the water from underneath the wheel so that the rubber makes contact with the ground and not a layer of water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef86483083e72085a540613/af01ba1a-62ff-4734-ad08-f91eb9ff777b/IMG_1401.jpg Blogs, info & FAQ - Bicycle Tyres Explained: - RIGHT: EMC Setting up Tubeless with tape and compressor Tubeless tires are a relatively new innovation in the cycling world that have gained popularity in recent years. Unlike traditional tires, which require an inner tube to hold air, tubeless tires are designed to seal against the rim of the wheel, creating an airtight seal that eliminates the need for an inner tube. The advantages of tubeless tires include: Reduced risk of punctures: Without an inner tube, there is no risk of pinch flats, and the sealant inside the tire can seal small punctures before they cause a flat. Better cornering and handling: With lower tire pressures, tubeless tires conform better to the terrain, providing better cornering and handling. Improved ride quality: The lack of an inner tube and the ability to run lower pressures results in a smoother ride with reduced vibration and shock. However, tubeless tires require specific rims and valves, and may be more difficult to install than traditional tires. Additionally, they may require maintenance, such as adding sealant periodically to ensure a good seal. https://www.emcbicyclerepairs.com/blogs/brakes monthly 0.5 2023-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef86483083e72085a540613/2e2c665c-c1eb-431f-b058-ebb5cb09bfe9/seo-road-disc-standard.jpg Blogs, info & FAQ - Brakes: History & mechanics. Disc brakes SEEM TO BE PREFERRED BY RIDERS, DO YOU KNOW WHY? Stopping power: Disc brakes generally provide more stopping power than rim brakes, especially in wet or muddy conditions. 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Or how someone, no fitter than you, is able to move like a seasoned athlete on the flats? You can thank the gears for that! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef86483083e72085a540613/46ecd94e-353b-448b-b175-78d95067b78c/2Q8A9078-scaled-e1614159229413.jpg Blogs, info & FAQ - Gears: Use, Mechanics, ranks & history. - USING THE GEARS: Expanding and contracting the derailleur switches the chains location on the cassette. LOW: If the chain is on a bigger ring, more chain is required to rotate the wheel, resulting in more power per revolution of the crank. You’re limited on road speed but have lots of power, suitable for pulling heavy loads or steep inclines. HIGH: If the chain is on a smaller ring, you need far less chain to rotate the wheel. As a result, the wheel turns faster, meaning a higher road speed but you’ll be limited on torque, suitable for declines and flats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef86483083e72085a540613/a3169fab-ca04-41a2-bc2f-5d6d6e9876cb/39fefc51dc609313759bdfd22e3b8db1.png Blogs, info & FAQ - Gears: Use, Mechanics, ranks & history. - MTB: We all know someone that loves to tell us all just how much their bike cost. Pay no attention to this, many well know ‘premium’ brands love slapping basic equipment on their bikes, having their name all over it and charging far more than it cost to build so that customers can rep the branding. I am constantly biting my tongue when I overhear someone brag about their bike costing at £3,000 but only having a mid range groupset on it. The real way to determine the quality of a bike is what components it’s using. Shimano and SRAM are two of the leading manufacturers and here are their respective ranks. 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