Originally Posted by saxnbass
Ciao from Italy,
Hey SaxNbass! Where are you in Italy?
1st off, how can I tell if my tire is has a tube or is tubeless? What makes a good tube? What makes a good tire? Also, I'm looking at pedals from Performancebike.com which of the following would you recommend and why?
TUBES:
Your tires are almost certainly tubed tires. Any tube (of the right size of course) will work. If weight is not an issue, I'd go with the cheaper tubes.
TIRES:
Again with the tire, it's all about what you want from your rubber. Do you want a light weight, sticky tire for racing? Do you want a hard compound tire for long life? There are MANY choices depending on your needs.
PEDALS:
I hate to keep beating the same drum, but ...... do you want clipless? There are many choices - your budget and personal preference will determine which ones. FYI, if you want to be able to do some walking while in your clipless shoes, I'd recommend getting mtb shoes/pedals. If you'll be on the bike for the most part, a road shoe/pedal would more likely be the call.
Finally - welcome to the Forums!
... Brad