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Hookless wheels keep getting bad press — after several recent controversies, can brands sticking with the technology weather the hookless storm?

This is a "scam"-free zone, as we aim to take a balanced look at where and why hookless rims can be used in the road space, and if the technology has staying power

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 15:44

How to change a bike inner tube — get back on the road quickly and efficiently, even with stubborn tyre and rim combos

Don't get stranded! Learn the most important bit of maintenance so you're all set when you really need to deploy your skills

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 17:00

The best bike upgrades for under £50 — our top picks for improving your ride on a budget

You don't have to spend the earth to make your bike lighter, more comfortable or more high-tech. Here are our top upgrades under 50 quid

Mon, Sep 04, 2023 14:34

From smart phones to smart inner tubes — how Tubolito has revolutionised the bicycle inner tube

We talk to Tubolito's founder about how his company's unique high-tech TPU construction has made the humble inner tube lighter, tougher and smarter

Mon, Mar 06, 2023 15:44

2022 Vittoria TPU latex butyl inner tube – 1

Butyl v latex v TPU inner tubes: which should you choose?

Vittoria explains how it believes you should decide between different types of inner tube in a new white paper

Thu, Sep 01, 2022 11:40

17 things they never tell you about fixing punctures May 2022

Psst… 23 puncture-fixing hacks to get you out of trouble – for tubeless too

Think you know the best way to mend a puncture? Plus more emergency fixes than you can shake a thorny stick at

Mon, May 02, 2022 11:00

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Tubolito unveils ‘unpuncturable’ inner tube with one year warranty against flats

X-Tubo is said to be ‘the strongest tube in the world’, resistant to nails, broken glass, thorns, barbed wire… If it punctures within a year, you get a free replacement

Mon, Jun 14, 2021 15:08

Muc-Off Stealth Tubeless Puncture Plug

Pricey, but an excellent hidden tubeless repair kit that's well worth it

£30.00

Thu, Feb 25, 2021 20:00

Schwalbe Tyres launch an inner tube recycling scheme in the UK

Take any tube to participating bike shop to be recycled

Fri, Jan 31, 2020 09:05

Tannus launch a tyre insert for use with an inner tube – “Armour” for clincher and inner tube setups

Rim protection for inner tube setups

Wed, Mar 27, 2019 16:38