Bicycle material
Rubber
A flexible, grippy material used for tyres. Different rubber compounds balance grip, rolling resistance and wear.
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Advantages & Disadvantages
The main strengths and weaknesses of Rubber.
Advantages
- Provides grip on the road or trail
- Absorbs small bumps and vibration
Disadvantages
- Wears down with use and needs replacing
- Can be cut or punctured by sharp objects