Continental Grand Prix Urban tyre review
Long-term review of Continental Grand Prix Urban 35-622 tyres for commuting. Fast, grippy, but cracked after 1,500 km. Pros, cons, photos.
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tyres-and-tubes-index
Index of all the articles related to bicycle tyres and tubes – sizes, standards, types, etc.
Tubeless bicycle tyres – pros and cons explained
What are bicycle tubeless tyres, and what are their pros and cons? Should you switch to tubeless?
Flat tyres – causes and prevention
What causes flat tyres on bicycles? How to prevent, or at least reduce the probability of having a flat tyre?
When should you replace a bicycle tyre?
When to replace bicycle tyres? How to tell a tyre is worn? Should front and rear tyre be swapped occassionally? What to look out for?
Are narrower tyres “faster” – rolling resistance
Are narrower bicycle tyres really faster? Learn what rolling resistance is, what affects it, and why wider tyres can be just as fast or faster in real conditions.
How to mount a bicycle tube and tyre
Step-by-step guide to mounting a bicycle tyre and tube. Learn rim tape checks, correct mounting order, avoiding pinch flats, and proper inflation.
How to patch a punctured bicycle tube
Learn how to patch a punctured bicycle tube step by step. Find the leak, identify the cause, fix snakebites, and apply a reliable tube patch correctly.
How to remove a bicycle tyre and tube
Learn how to remove a bicycle tyre and tube safely. Step-by-step guide covering valve types, deflating, unseating the bead, and using tyre levers correctly.
To what pressure should I inflate my bicycle tyres?
Learn the optimal bicycle tyre pressure based on rider weight and tyre width. Includes a clear pressure chart, front vs rear tips, and over/under-inflation effects.
Slick bicycle tyres
Slick bicycle tyres explained. Learn why slicks grip better on dry and wet pavement, why tread doesn’t help on roads, and when treaded tyres make sense.
Bicycle winter tyres
Bicycle winter tyres explained: traction on snow, slush and ice, how studded tyres work, and how to choose the right winter tyres for your conditions.
Bicycle tyre sizing and dimension standards
Bicycle tyre sizing explained using ISO ETRTO standards. Learn how to read tyre markings, match tyres to rims and frames, choose correct widths, and avoid clearance and fitment problems.
Bicycle tubes – valve types and tube sizes explained
Bicycle inner tubes explained: tube sizing, valve types (Presta, Schrader, Dunlop), valve lengths, compatibility with rims, and practical tips to avoid flats.