Removing an inner tube for repair or replacement is a lot easier if you know a few helpful tricks and don’t try and rush things. Let our experts talk you through the easiest way to fit a fresh tube ...

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If you are trying to fix a punctured inner tube but have run out of patches, this emergency fix can be used as an absolute last resort to get you home. We cannot stress this last point enough — this ...

Michelin have unveiled a new bicycle inner tube they have been developing, which when punctured reseals and repairs itself. The Protek Max inner tubes not only contain a sealant to help with the ...

Right up until you take a blade to them, bike-tire inner-tubes are all but indestructible. Pair them with these IT-Clips and you have yourself a hard-wearing and environmentally-friendly set of ...

If you’re a cyclist that lives in an area with poorly-maintained infrastructure, you’ll likely have plenty of punctured inner tubes begging for reuse. Consider crafting them into a rugged, ...

Bike inner tubes can be reused as utility straps. I have discovered that bike inner tubes can enjoy a useful second life as utility straps. They can be easily sized — cut into shorter pieces or looped ...

Removing an inner tube for repair or replacement can sometimes be a real fight but with a bit of patience and a few pro tips, you can make things a lot easier for yourself. Our tech team are switching ...

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