How long should Gatorskins last?
11-16-11, 10:24 AM
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However, tires do become less reliable with wear. Not only is the outer layer thinner and more prone to flat, but often the sidewalls will begin to show some minor damage too.
Getting 3000 miles out of a rear and 4000 miles from the front is good enough for me.
Why use a tire that is well past its prime? $40 to 55 for a fresh tire is affordable.
Getting 3000 miles out of a rear and 4000 miles from the front is good enough for me.
Why use a tire that is well past its prime? $40 to 55 for a fresh tire is affordable.
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11-16-11, 10:26 AM
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On dry tarmac, you absolutely cannot lock up the front tire on a road bike without first lifting the rear in the air. It won't happen.
In rain, gravel, etc this is a different story.
I stick to my first post-- check Sheldon Brown's site for affirmation. Don't touch the rear brake on dry pavement. You don't need it and as the OP noted you can skid all the tread off a section of your rear tire in a single incident. This is not a BMX tire.
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[QUOTE=mm718;13497073]I am new to road biking and could use some direction on tires. I picked up some Gatorskins a couple of months ago and I've had 4 flats in 1200 miles. Today, I noticed that there is about a 1.5 inch piece of tread missing on my rear tire. (Right down to the Kevlar or whatever that next layer is). I have skidded a few times but it's not something I am in the habit of doing...
Should Gatorskins last longer than this? What do you make of the missing tread? Shouldn't I be doing a little better as far as punctures? Should I move on to another brand or give Gatorskins another shot? Thanks.[/QUOT
3000 miles
Use thornproof tubes
Should Gatorskins last longer than this? What do you make of the missing tread? Shouldn't I be doing a little better as far as punctures? Should I move on to another brand or give Gatorskins another shot? Thanks.[/QUOT
3000 miles
Use thornproof tubes
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