Originally Posted by
rm -rf
More flats from worn down tires?
It's accepted wisdom, but is it true at all? The tread is maybe 2mm thick when the tire is new. How is that more cut proof than 1/2 mm at the end of the year?
i mean, i assume something which was only capable of penetrating 1mm into the tire would blow out a tire with 1/2mm of rubber but not 2mm? perhaps it doesn't work like that?
Originally Posted by
rm -rf
Tires wear out fast for strong riders. They are putting way more force into the rear tread, more often. Sitting and spinning is way easier on tire life.
i'm not a particularly strong rider - 200w-240w for two hours is sort of my standard ride. but i do wonder if a lot of extended climbing in the saddle wears the rear down fast, with even more weight on the rear tire vs the front than usual.