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Don't rightly know what you're referring to here...
Bike tires will eventually crack and go brittle by age and need replacement because of that. They can also get damaged by road debris to the pint of needing replacement. They can burst by over inflation. The tubes inside can also go bad by age, but that usually takes decades. Tubes can easily be patched up if punctured, but there comes a point where they too will need replacing.
Rims will eventually wear out, if it's a rim-braked bike. But that also takes years unless you ride a lot in muddy terrain. Hard impacts or potholes can damage a rim, but that's pretty much self- indicating. Too high spoke tension can cause a rim to crack around the nipple bed.
Hubs can go pretty much forever, assuming they get a marginal amount of care and attention. Hubs that takes cartridge bearings will need to have the cartridges replaced eventually while good quality cup&cone bearings can last pretty much forever if lubed and cleaned every few years.
Front wheel spokes will also last pretty much forever, assuming you're not getting anything stuck in your front wheel. Rear wheel spokes can be a bit of a consumable item for bikes with external gears, poorly built wheels and/or heavy, powerful riders.
The short answer is - if it ain't broke, don't fix it, there's no set value for time/mileage after which the bike wheels needs to be replaced. Check for damage and/or changes, and ride until either occurs. Only exception would be if you want to be certain of getting the best traction all the time, in that case - replace tires yearly.
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What is the similarities of a bicycle and a car?
bicycle is a vehicle usually with two wheels and a car is a vehicle with four wheels......Additional answerAlways with two wheels. The definition of bicycle is a two-wheeled vehicle. If it has more or less than 2 wheels then it's not a bicycle.A car is motorized and a bicycle is not. A bicycle saves energy. Of course, a 'motor' or 'electric' bicycle can be powered. Fundamentally a 'bicycle' has two wheels and a car has more (usually four).
Can a bicycle have more than to wheels?
No. The "bi" in "bicycle" is another word for "two". If it hasn't got two wheels, it can't be a bicycle.
How many wheels does a motorbike have?
'Motorbike' is short for motor bicycle, and a bicycle is a vehicle with two wheels.
What does 2 W on a B mean?
"2 W on a B" typically refers to "2 Wheels on a Bicycle." This is a common riddle or puzzle where the letters and numbers represent words. In this case, the number 2 represents the word "two," the letter W represents "wheels," and the letter B represents "bicycle."
What is bicycling?
It is to ride a bicycle.
What rotates on a bicycle?
The wheels.
When a bicycle have one wheel what is its name?
Unicycle = 1 wheel. Bicycle = 2 wheels. Tricycle = 3 wheels.
Does a bicycle use wheels and axles and a lever?
Yes A Bicycle uses Wheels and the Axles Hold The Wheels Up Plus Some Bikes Have Levers
How much are aluminum bicycle wheels?
You can get bicycle wheels with aluminum rims, from about $150 and up, but solid aluminum wheels gets too chunky to be used on bikes.
How can I convert a regular bicycle into a 3 wheel bicycle?
To convert a regular bicycle into a 3-wheel bicycle, you will need to purchase a conversion kit that includes a new rear axle with two wheels attached. You will need to remove the existing rear wheel and replace it with the new axle and wheels. Additionally, you may need to make adjustments to the frame and handlebars to accommodate the new configuration.
Has two wheels and pedals?
bicycle
What is base word bicycle?
The base word in "bicycle" is "cycle," which refers to a vehicle with two wheels. The prefix "bi-" in bicycle indicates that there are two of something, in this case, two wheels.
