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   <title>Non MTB Chat : How to Choose Carbon Fiber Road Wheels</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.themtbforum.com/member_profile.asp?PF=640">janiebike</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> How to Choose Carbon Fiber Road Wheels<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 29 Mar 2013 at 07:41<br /><br /><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">Carbon&nbsp;fiber&nbsp;rimmed&nbsp;wheels&nbsp;are&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;best&nbsp;upgrades&nbsp;you&nbsp;can&nbsp;do&nbsp;for&nbsp;your&nbsp;road&nbsp;bike.&nbsp;The&nbsp;help&nbsp;reduce&nbsp;wind&nbsp;drag&nbsp;and&nbsp;are&nbsp;often&nbsp;lighter,&nbsp;so&nbsp;they&nbsp;help&nbsp;on&nbsp;hill&nbsp;climbs.&nbsp;The&nbsp;ride&nbsp;is&nbsp;smoother&nbsp;and&nbsp;power&nbsp;transfer&nbsp;is&nbsp;more&nbsp;direct.&nbsp;That's&nbsp;the&nbsp;good&nbsp;news.&nbsp;The&nbsp;cost&nbsp;of&nbsp;these&nbsp;benefits&nbsp;is&nbsp;pretty&nbsp;high&nbsp;so&nbsp;you&nbsp;need&nbsp;to&nbsp;make&nbsp;sure&nbsp;you&nbsp;make&nbsp;a&nbsp;well&nbsp;informed&nbsp;choice&nbsp;when&nbsp;choosing&nbsp;what&nbsp;wheels&nbsp;to&nbsp;go&nbsp;with.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></p><br><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">There&nbsp;used&nbsp;to&nbsp;only&nbsp;be&nbsp;a&nbsp;few&nbsp;options&nbsp;for&nbsp;carbon&nbsp;wheels&nbsp;but&nbsp;now&nbsp;just&nbsp;about&nbsp;everyone&nbsp;can&nbsp;have&nbsp;there&nbsp;own&nbsp;brand&nbsp;with&nbsp;an&nbsp;order&nbsp;to&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;or&nbsp;China.&nbsp;This&nbsp;has&nbsp;made&nbsp;the&nbsp;price&nbsp;range&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;set&nbsp;of&nbsp;wheels&nbsp;quite&nbsp;broad.&nbsp;Not&nbsp;all&nbsp;cheap&nbsp;wheels&nbsp;are&nbsp;bad&nbsp;but&nbsp;it's&nbsp;tough&nbsp;to&nbsp;tell&nbsp;the&nbsp;difference.&nbsp;Of&nbsp;the&nbsp;ones&nbsp;that&nbsp;are&nbsp;really&nbsp;inexpensive,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Vuelta&nbsp;brand&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;only&nbsp;one&nbsp;I&nbsp;have&nbsp;any&nbsp;faith&nbsp;in.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">There&nbsp;are&nbsp;a&nbsp;number&nbsp;of&nbsp;things&nbsp;to&nbsp;look&nbsp;at&nbsp;when&nbsp;deciding&nbsp;on&nbsp;a&nbsp;set&nbsp;of&nbsp;</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">Carbon&nbsp;Wheel</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "></span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-weight:bold; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">Tubular&nbsp;or&nbsp;clincher</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-weight:bold; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; text-autospace:ideograph-other; "><span style="font-family: 宋体; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 1.4;">Clincher&nbsp;Wheels</span><span style="font-family: 宋体; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 1.4;"></span><span style="font-family: 宋体; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 1.4;">,&nbsp;which&nbsp;are&nbsp;normal&nbsp;tires&nbsp;with&nbsp;innertubes.&nbsp;Tubulars&nbsp;are&nbsp;fully&nbsp;encased&nbsp;tires&nbsp;that&nbsp;get&nbsp;glued&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;rims.&nbsp;This&nbsp;option&nbsp;has&nbsp;some&nbsp;performance&nbsp;benefits&nbsp;including&nbsp;lighter&nbsp;weight&nbsp;wheels&nbsp;(no&nbsp;box&nbsp;needed&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;rim&nbsp;to&nbsp;hold&nbsp;the&nbsp;tire&nbsp;on),&nbsp;decreased&nbsp;pinch&nbsp;flats&nbsp;allowing&nbsp;you&nbsp;to&nbsp;run&nbsp;lower&nbsp;pressures&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;generally&nbsp;smoother&nbsp;ride.&nbsp;The&nbsp;downside&nbsp;is&nbsp;that&nbsp;you&nbsp;have&nbsp;to&nbsp;glue&nbsp;them&nbsp;on.&nbsp;This&nbsp;isn't&nbsp;a&nbsp;quick&nbsp;process&nbsp;and&nbsp;can&nbsp;be&nbsp;tricky&nbsp;getting&nbsp;them&nbsp;even.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&nbsp;get&nbsp;a&nbsp;flat&nbsp;when&nbsp;out&nbsp;riding,&nbsp;you&nbsp;need&nbsp;to&nbsp;have&nbsp;a&nbsp;spare&nbsp;tire&nbsp;rather&nbsp;than&nbsp;just&nbsp;a&nbsp;tube.</span><span style="font-family: 宋体; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 1.4;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Tubular&nbsp;Wheels</span></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-weight:bold; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">Depth</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-weight:bold; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">The&nbsp;deeper&nbsp;your&nbsp;rim,&nbsp;the&nbsp;more&nbsp;aerodynamic&nbsp;they&nbsp;are.&nbsp;This&nbsp;is&nbsp;good.&nbsp;The&nbsp;bad&nbsp;side&nbsp;is&nbsp;that&nbsp;the&nbsp;deeper&nbsp;your&nbsp;rim,&nbsp;the&nbsp;more&nbsp;you&nbsp;will&nbsp;get&nbsp;pushed&nbsp;around&nbsp;in&nbsp;cross&nbsp;winds.&nbsp;Really&nbsp;deep&nbsp;rims,&nbsp;like&nbsp;80&nbsp;mm,&nbsp;are&nbsp;also&nbsp;harsher&nbsp;riding&nbsp;than&nbsp;aluminum&nbsp;wheels.&nbsp;This&nbsp;can&nbsp;be&nbsp;fine&nbsp;for&nbsp;triathlon&nbsp;and&nbsp;time&nbsp;trials&nbsp;but&nbsp;too&nbsp;abusive&nbsp;for&nbsp;longer&nbsp;rides&nbsp;and&nbsp;races.&nbsp;For&nbsp;riders&nbsp;above&nbsp;160&nbsp;lbs&nbsp;a&nbsp;50-60&nbsp;mm&nbsp;deep&nbsp;rim&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;good&nbsp;all&nbsp;round&nbsp;option.&nbsp;Below&nbsp;this&nbsp;weight,&nbsp;you&nbsp;should&nbsp;look&nbsp;at&nbsp;a&nbsp;shallower&nbsp;rim&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;35-45&nbsp;mm&nbsp;range.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-weight:bold; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">Build&nbsp;Quality</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-weight:bold; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">This&nbsp;is&nbsp;where&nbsp;it&nbsp;gets&nbsp;tricky.&nbsp;You&nbsp;need&nbsp;to&nbsp;look&nbsp;at&nbsp;both&nbsp;the&nbsp;rim&nbsp;quality&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;wheel&nbsp;build&nbsp;quality.&nbsp;On&nbsp;the&nbsp;internet&nbsp;there&nbsp;are&nbsp;a&nbsp;lot&nbsp;of&nbsp;companies&nbsp;buying&nbsp;rims&nbsp;from&nbsp;overseas&nbsp;</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">Carbon&nbsp;Wheels&nbsp;China</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "></span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">and&nbsp;building&nbsp;their&nbsp;own&nbsp;wheels.&nbsp;They&nbsp;usually&nbsp;have&nbsp;good&nbsp;prices&nbsp;but&nbsp;I&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;leary&nbsp;of&nbsp;these&nbsp;companies&nbsp;as&nbsp;you&nbsp;don't&nbsp;know&nbsp;if&nbsp;they&nbsp;are&nbsp;going&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;around&nbsp;to&nbsp;support&nbsp;the&nbsp;product.&nbsp;It's&nbsp;also&nbsp;hard&nbsp;to&nbsp;find&nbsp;reviews&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;wheels&nbsp;to&nbsp;see&nbsp;how&nbsp;others&nbsp;have&nbsp;faired.&nbsp;While&nbsp;more&nbsp;expensive,&nbsp;I&nbsp;would&nbsp;recommend&nbsp;sticking&nbsp;with&nbsp;established&nbsp;brands&nbsp;that&nbsp;have&nbsp;a&nbsp;proven&nbsp;track&nbsp;record.&nbsp;The&nbsp;two&nbsp;brands&nbsp;of&nbsp;carbon&nbsp;wheels&nbsp;that&nbsp;I&nbsp;recommend&nbsp;are&nbsp;Spinergy&nbsp;and&nbsp;Edge&nbsp;Composites.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">Spinergy&nbsp;has&nbsp;reasonably&nbsp;light&nbsp;wheel&nbsp;options&nbsp;that&nbsp;are&nbsp;very&nbsp;tough&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;real&nbsp;world.&nbsp;The&nbsp;rims&nbsp;stand&nbsp;up&nbsp;to&nbsp;cyclocross&nbsp;so&nbsp;you&nbsp;can&nbsp;be&nbsp;comfortable&nbsp;that&nbsp;they&nbsp;will&nbsp;withstand&nbsp;the&nbsp;rigors&nbsp;of&nbsp;road&nbsp;riding.&nbsp;The&nbsp;only&nbsp;real&nbsp;drawback&nbsp;is&nbsp;that&nbsp;they&nbsp;only&nbsp;offer&nbsp;one&nbsp;rim&nbsp;depth&nbsp;(45&nbsp;mm).&nbsp;The&nbsp;prices&nbsp;are&nbsp;inexpensive&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;build&nbsp;quality.&nbsp;You&nbsp;have&nbsp;the&nbsp;option&nbsp;of&nbsp;stainless&nbsp;steel&nbsp;and&nbsp;PBO&nbsp;(kevlar&nbsp;string)&nbsp;spokes.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Spinergy&nbsp;wheels&nbsp;make&nbsp;great&nbsp;all&nbsp;round&nbsp;road&nbsp;wheels&nbsp;but&nbsp;you&nbsp;may&nbsp;want&nbsp;to&nbsp;look&nbsp;at&nbsp;some&nbsp;thing&nbsp;deeper&nbsp;for&nbsp;triathlon.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">Edge&nbsp;Composites&nbsp;plainly&nbsp;makes&nbsp;the&nbsp;best&nbsp;carbon&nbsp;rims.&nbsp;Their&nbsp;process&nbsp;is&nbsp;unique&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;spoke&nbsp;holes&nbsp;are&nbsp;molded&nbsp;rather&nbsp;than&nbsp;drilled.&nbsp;This&nbsp;goes&nbsp;a&nbsp;long&nbsp;way&nbsp;it&nbsp;making&nbsp;strong&nbsp;rim.&nbsp;They&nbsp;offer&nbsp;carbon&nbsp;mountain&nbsp;bike&nbsp;rims&nbsp;so&nbsp;it&nbsp;shows&nbsp;the&nbsp;confidence&nbsp;they&nbsp;have&nbsp;in&nbsp;their&nbsp;carbon&nbsp;molding&nbsp;process.&nbsp;They&nbsp;offer&nbsp;both&nbsp;tubular&nbsp;and&nbsp;clincher&nbsp;rims&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;number&nbsp;of&nbsp;depths&nbsp;and&nbsp;spoke&nbsp;drillings&nbsp;so&nbsp;you&nbsp;can&nbsp;get&nbsp;something&nbsp;that&nbsp;suits&nbsp;your&nbsp;purpose.&nbsp;The&nbsp;price&nbsp;is&nbsp;premium&nbsp;but&nbsp;in&nbsp;line&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;quality&nbsp;of&nbsp;wheel&nbsp;you&nbsp;will&nbsp;get.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-weight:bold; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">Overview</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-weight:bold; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">Don't&nbsp;get&nbsp;sucked&nbsp;into&nbsp;cheap&nbsp;prices&nbsp;for&nbsp;carbon&nbsp;</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">Bicycle&nbsp;Wheels</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "></span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">.&nbsp;Go&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;good&nbsp;brand&nbsp;that&nbsp;will&nbsp;stand&nbsp;behind&nbsp;their&nbsp;product.&nbsp;The&nbsp;deep&nbsp;carbon&nbsp;wheel&nbsp;is&nbsp;only&nbsp;faster&nbsp;if&nbsp;it&nbsp;isn't&nbsp;broken.&nbsp;Get&nbsp;the&nbsp;right&nbsp;depth&nbsp;for&nbsp;your&nbsp;type&nbsp;of&nbsp;riding&nbsp;and&nbsp;enjoy&nbsp;the&nbsp;extra&nbsp;speed.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">It's&nbsp;in&nbsp;you&nbsp;to&nbsp;become&nbsp;a&nbsp;better&nbsp;cyclist.&nbsp;Helping&nbsp;you&nbsp;get&nbsp;there&nbsp;is&nbsp;my&nbsp;goal.&nbsp;Equipment,&nbsp;riding&nbsp;skills,&nbsp;fitness&nbsp;and&nbsp;nutrition&nbsp;all&nbsp;have&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;dialed&nbsp;in&nbsp;to&nbsp;reach&nbsp;your&nbsp;potential.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">&nbsp;</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">Carbon&nbsp;Alloy&nbsp;Wheels</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "></span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><img src="http://www.todayifoundout.com/wp-c&#111;ntent/uploads/2010/09/spam5.jpg" height="335" width="335" border="0" /><br></span></span></p><span style="font-size:10px"><br /><br />Edited by Howarth Austen - 12 Apr 2013 at 12:13</span>]]>
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   <title>Non MTB Chat : WHAT IS A CLINCHER WHEEL ON A BICYCLE?</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.themtbforum.com/member_profile.asp?PF=640">janiebike</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> WHAT IS A CLINCHER WHEEL ON A BICYCLE?<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 25 Feb 2013 at 07:35<br /><br /><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">A&nbsp;"clincher"&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;common&nbsp;type&nbsp;of&nbsp;rim&nbsp;used&nbsp;on&nbsp;bicycle&nbsp;wheels&nbsp;</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">are&nbsp;similar&nbsp;to&nbsp;automobile&nbsp;rims&nbsp;in&nbsp;terms&nbsp;of&nbsp;how&nbsp;the&nbsp;tire&nbsp;adheres&nbsp;by&nbsp;means&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;ridge&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;inside&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;rim&nbsp;that&nbsp;"clinches"&nbsp;a&nbsp;bead&nbsp;running&nbsp;along&nbsp;the&nbsp;inside&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;tire.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-weight:bold; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">HOW&nbsp;A&nbsp;CLINCHER&nbsp;WORKS</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-weight:bold; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">A&nbsp;clincher&nbsp;bicycle&nbsp;wheel&nbsp;"clinches"&nbsp;the&nbsp;tire&nbsp;by&nbsp;means&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;ridge&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;inside&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;wheel&nbsp;rim.&nbsp;When&nbsp;the&nbsp;tire&nbsp;is&nbsp;properly&nbsp;mounted&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;rim,&nbsp;beads&nbsp;(made&nbsp;from&nbsp;wire&nbsp;or&nbsp;other&nbsp;strong&nbsp;material)&nbsp;along&nbsp;the&nbsp;inside&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;tire&nbsp;seal&nbsp;snugly&nbsp;against&nbsp;the&nbsp;ridges&nbsp;inside&nbsp;the&nbsp;rim.&nbsp;When&nbsp;the&nbsp;tire&nbsp;is&nbsp;mounted&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;wheel&nbsp;rim&nbsp;and&nbsp;properly&nbsp;inflated,&nbsp;it&nbsp;holds&nbsp;firmly&nbsp;in&nbsp;place&nbsp;without&nbsp;shifting&nbsp;or&nbsp;moving.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-weight:bold; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">Function</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-weight:bold; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">Aside&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;frame,&nbsp;nothing&nbsp;adds&nbsp;more&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;safety&nbsp;and&nbsp;performance&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;bike&nbsp;than&nbsp;the&nbsp;wheels&nbsp;and&nbsp;tires.&nbsp;A&nbsp;well-built&nbsp;set&nbsp;of&nbsp;wheels&nbsp;fitted&nbsp;with&nbsp;properly&nbsp;sized&nbsp;and&nbsp;inflated&nbsp;tires&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;best&nbsp;assurance&nbsp;of&nbsp;safe,&nbsp;easy-rolling&nbsp;rides.&nbsp;On&nbsp;the&nbsp;other&nbsp;hand,&nbsp;poorly&nbsp;designed&nbsp;wheels,&nbsp;low-quality&nbsp;tires&nbsp;or&nbsp;improperly&nbsp;inflated&nbsp;tires&nbsp;can&nbsp;destroy&nbsp;the&nbsp;quality&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;ride&nbsp;and&nbsp;also&nbsp;cause&nbsp;serious&nbsp;safety&nbsp;problems.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-weight:bold; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">Safety</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-weight:bold; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">Wheels,&nbsp;tires&nbsp;and&nbsp;tubes&nbsp;must&nbsp;always&nbsp;be&nbsp;in&nbsp;tip-top&nbsp;shape&nbsp;to&nbsp;avoid&nbsp;trouble&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;road&nbsp;or&nbsp;trail.&nbsp;There's&nbsp;nothing&nbsp;worse&nbsp;than&nbsp;having&nbsp;an&nbsp;accident&nbsp;because&nbsp;of&nbsp;poorly&nbsp;functioning&nbsp;wheels&nbsp;or&nbsp;an&nbsp;avoidable&nbsp;blowout&nbsp;because&nbsp;of&nbsp;poor-quality&nbsp;or&nbsp;improperly&nbsp;maintained&nbsp;tires&nbsp;and&nbsp;tubes.&nbsp;To&nbsp;avoid&nbsp;this&nbsp;problem,&nbsp;check&nbsp;your&nbsp;wheels&nbsp;and&nbsp;tires&nbsp;for&nbsp;proper&nbsp;functioning&nbsp;before&nbsp;every&nbsp;ride.&nbsp;Look&nbsp;closely&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;outside&nbsp;surface&nbsp;of&nbsp;your&nbsp;tires,&nbsp;and&nbsp;clear&nbsp;any&nbsp;debris&nbsp;that&nbsp;might&nbsp;be&nbsp;stuck&nbsp;in&nbsp;them&nbsp;(such&nbsp;as&nbsp;small&nbsp;bits&nbsp;of&nbsp;wire,&nbsp;glass&nbsp;or&nbsp;sharp&nbsp;rock);&nbsp;these&nbsp;can&nbsp;cause&nbsp;flats&nbsp;while&nbsp;riding.&nbsp;In&nbsp;addition,&nbsp;replace&nbsp;your&nbsp;tires&nbsp;and&nbsp;tubes&nbsp;when&nbsp;damaged&nbsp;or&nbsp;at&nbsp;least&nbsp;once&nbsp;a&nbsp;year&nbsp;(more&nbsp;frequently&nbsp;if&nbsp;you&nbsp;commute&nbsp;to&nbsp;work&nbsp;by&nbsp;bike&nbsp;or&nbsp;do&nbsp;frequent&nbsp;recreational&nbsp;rides).</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-weight:bold; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">Tires&nbsp;and&nbsp;tubes</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-weight:bold; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">The&nbsp;vast&nbsp;majority&nbsp;of&nbsp;clincher&nbsp;bicycle&nbsp;wheels&nbsp;require&nbsp;tubes&nbsp;inside&nbsp;the&nbsp;tires.&nbsp;Always&nbsp;buy&nbsp;quality&nbsp;tubes&nbsp;and&nbsp;tires&nbsp;from&nbsp;a&nbsp;reliable&nbsp;source,&nbsp;such&nbsp;as&nbsp;your&nbsp;bike&nbsp;shop.&nbsp;And&nbsp;make&nbsp;sure&nbsp;the&nbsp;tubes&nbsp;and&nbsp;tires&nbsp;you&nbsp;purchase&nbsp;are&nbsp;a&nbsp;good&nbsp;match&nbsp;for&nbsp;your&nbsp;clincher&nbsp;wheel&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;reliability&nbsp;and&nbsp;performance.&nbsp;Also&nbsp;make&nbsp;sure&nbsp;the&nbsp;tires&nbsp;are&nbsp;inflated&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;proper&nbsp;pressure&nbsp;(indicated&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;sidewall&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;tire).&nbsp;Because&nbsp;of&nbsp;recent&nbsp;technological&nbsp;advances,&nbsp;some&nbsp;clincher&nbsp;bike&nbsp;wheels&nbsp;do&nbsp;not&nbsp;require&nbsp;tubes&nbsp;inside&nbsp;the&nbsp;tires&nbsp;(just&nbsp;like&nbsp;tubeless&nbsp;automobile&nbsp;tires).</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-weight:bold; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">Clinchers&nbsp;Versus&nbsp;Tubulars</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-weight:bold; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; "><o:p></o:p></span></p><p ="p0"="" style="margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; "><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; font-size:10.5000pt; font-family:'宋体'; ">Although&nbsp;the&nbsp;clincher-type&nbsp;wheel&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;common&nbsp;design&nbsp;for&nbsp;all&nbsp;bike&nbsp;styles,&nbsp;another&nbsp;type&nbsp;of&nbsp;wheel&nbsp;is&nbsp;sometimes&nbsp;used.&nbsp;Many&nbsp;road&nbsp;and&nbsp;cyclocross&nbsp;racers&nbsp;prefer&nbsp;to&nbsp;ride&nbsp;"tubular,"&nbsp;or&nbsp;"sew-up,"&nbsp;wheels&nbsp;and&nbsp;tires&nbsp;for&nbsp;best&nbsp;performance&nbsp;and&nbsp;reliability&nbsp;in&nbsp;extreme&nbsp;racing&nbsp;conditions.&nbsp;A&nbsp;tubular&nbsp;wheel&nbsp;requires&nbsp;the&nbsp;tire&nbsp;(in&nbsp;which&nbsp;the&nbsp;tube&nbsp;is&nbsp;pre-inserted&nbsp;and&nbsp;completely&nbsp;enclosed&nbsp;inside&nbsp;the&nbsp;tire&nbsp;material)&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;glued&nbsp;onto&nbsp;the&nbsp;rim.&nbsp;One&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;greatest&nbsp;advantages&nbsp;of&nbsp;tubular&nbsp;wheels&nbsp;is&nbsp;their&nbsp;rims,&nbsp;which&nbsp;are&nbsp;just&nbsp;as&nbsp;strong&nbsp;though&nbsp;much&nbsp;lighter&nbsp;than&nbsp;clincher&nbsp;rims.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:'yes'; 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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.themtbforum.com/member_profile.asp?PF=463">kinetict2</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Attention GT Owners<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 22 Jan 2011 at 09:29<br /><br /><div>Hi all just to let you know that I have a GT owners forum.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>http://www.BROKEN-LINK.com</div><div><br></div><div>To sign up, go to forum and sign in with either a weebly account or facebok,twitter etc.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>If you own a GT join the site!&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Cheers</div><span style="font-size:10px"><br /><br />Edited by Howarth Austen - 16 Feb 2012 at 15:11</span>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.themtbforum.com/member_profile.asp?PF=3">Downhill Phil</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Lake District in France?<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 17 Dec 2010 at 14:26<br /><br />If you dont think Americans are really that stupid then&nbsp;watch this clip! No wonder they thought George Bush was a good candidate to run their country <img src="http://www.themtbforum.com/smileys/smiley36.gif" height="17" width="17" border="0" alt="LOL" title="LOL" />]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.themtbforum.com/member_profile.asp?PF=7">Howarth Austen</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Lake District in France?<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 10 Dec 2010 at 11:23<br /><br /><object width="560" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/zqi0DwNLJdM&rel=0" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="never" /><param name="allowNetworking" value="internal" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed src="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/zqi0DwNLJdM&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="never" allowNetworking="internal" wmode="transparent" width="560" height="350"></embed></object>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.themtbforum.com/member_profile.asp?PF=447">bobbydee84</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Lake District in France?<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 30 Nov 2010 at 13:56<br /><br />American ignorance is truly shocking sometimes...I can fully admit myself that I am not exactly the most on the ball person in the world...but nothing compared to some clips I've seen, especially from the Movie 'Borat'.&nbsp;]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.themtbforum.com/member_profile.asp?PF=447">bobbydee84</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Bike Porn!<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 30 Nov 2010 at 12:25<br /><br />sweet frame...bet it's pretty pricey though...I found some great stuff <a href="http://www.bikester.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a> <br><span style="font-size:10px"><br /><br />Edited by bobbydee84 - 13 Dec 2010 at 15:48</span>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.themtbforum.com/member_profile.asp?PF=7">Howarth Austen</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Check this out<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 15 Aug 2010 at 12:52<br /><br />Cheers mate!]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.themtbforum.com/member_profile.asp?PF=396">Bike1029</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Check this out<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 02 Jul 2010 at 19:15<br /><br />I just bought a bunch of sic new gear on <a href="http://Allsportprotecti&#111;n.com" target="_blank">Allsportprotection.com</A> . I also found a coupon for 10% off. This code is legit, go check it out and let me know how it goes. The code is VBCDDA . HOpe it still works. Peace.<DIV></DIV>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.themtbforum.com/member_profile.asp?PF=7">Howarth Austen</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Got an xbox 360, or a PS3?<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 12 Apr 2010 at 23:16<br /><br /><P><FONT style=": #d8dae8">If you have a wireless router the xbox is ridiculously worse!!!</FONT></P>]]>
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