The wooden and metal wheels of 19th-century horse-drawn carriages started to evolve when American chemist Charles Goodyear created vulcanization, a process that made rubber stronger and more elastic.

Of course, the one I didn't try was "do things right the first time." Still, with at least three and a half correct elements out of five, I got some not-quite tubeless tires to mount and hold air. I'd ...

When a puncture wrecked one of his best tubes, Engineer John McGay decided it was time to try his pet idea—eliminate the tube and use the inflated casing alone. He told his repairman just how he ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There aren't many technologies as ubiquitous in cycling as the Presta air valve. So it's surprising that, in the roughly 100 years ...

If you’ve ever been riding your bicycle along through the city or the country on a beautiful day only to suddenly notice you have a flat tire, this solution is for you. Airless car tires have been a ...

Tubeless tire technology is nothing new. In fact, it’s been industry-standard in the mountain bike world for a while now. It’s taken the road cycling industry longer to embrace the upgrade, but ...

Today at EuroBike, Challenge Tires officially launched its Handmade Tubeless-Ready (HTLR) and Tubeless Tubular (HTLTU) tires for gravel and road. Challenge has long been known for its handmade tires, ...

Normally, adult cyclocrossers without kids in their lives can hear the name Islabikes and tune out. The company specializes in high-end, versatile, ergonomic bikes designed for youth (or very small ...