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Usually the pump or compressor just takes air from the surrounding and pushes it into the tube/tire.
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Who is the inventor of the Air filled bicycle tire?
Air fille bicycle tires were invented by John Dunlop.
Why are pneumatic tires used?
They smooth out bumps on the road. Let all the air out of your bicycle tyres and then ride it if you don't belive it.
What material is used to manufacture Continental bicycle tires?
The material that is used to manufacture Continental bicycle tires is rubber made from the Uniroyal company or other companies that specializes in supplying rubber for bicycle tires. To get a more specific answer to the question, a visit to the local bicycle shop can render an answer.
Why do bicycle tires lose more air in the winter than in summer?
actually bicycle tire or for that matter any kind of tire does lose air, the heat in the summer causes the air in the tires to expand. That's why is not a good idea to fill your tires to the max in the summer time.
Purpose of the tube in the bicycle?
I'm assuming you're referring to the tubes in the tires here. The purposes for using air-filled tubes in bicycle wheels are comfort, traction and weight. W/o air filled tires, the option is solid tires, and solid tires gives a harsher ride on uneven surfaces, poorer traction and a higher weight.
What is EVA Tires?
they are the tires made from EVA(ethlyne vinyl acetate), commonly used in kids bicycle and baby prams....
What should the air pressure be on a bicycle?
There is no single answer to this--bicycle tires vary a lot. The maximum p.s.i. should be written on the sidewall. "Fat tire" cruisers are frequently about 35 psi; the narrow tires on road bikes sometimes go up to 120 psi.
What type of air is used in Hyundai tires?
There are no 'types' of air. Air is all just air. - Some people do use nitrogen in tires - that is not air.
How do you air up tires on a cannondale synapse bicycle?
Depends on what valves your tubes are equipped with. See link below for descriptions and how they work
How do you tell age of bicycle tires?
Basically, you can't. Car tires comes with year of manufacture printed (in code) on them, but no such thing for bicycle tires. What you can do is judge them for dryness, mount& inflate them, and look for cracks.
What is the name of air used in the vehicle tires?
Nitrogen , check out this site, http://www.getnitrogen.org/ Typically, plain air. Nitrogen is used in high-performance racing tires and in large aircraft tires.
Where can one find replacement bike tires?
Bicycle tires can be bought and replaced easily at many biking stores. Bicycle Warehouse, Performance Bike, and Bicycle Tutor all sell replacement bike tires as well as teach one how to replace a bike tire.
