Originally Posted by
tkamd73
It’s probably the tire, I really like those, but they are not durable. I’ve got Gatorskins on my coaster brake bike, and I skid them all the time, cause it’s fun, no noticeable wear yet.
Tim
About 15 years ago, the local fix gear shop bought some VIttoria? winter tires. Tough and good stoppers. I bought a pair for my workhorse commuter fix gear. Next time back at the shop the owner told me he'd sent his remaining stock back. Reason? The fix gear crowd were returning them, saying they were getting injured trying to stop with them!
I love that. Using only a poor stopping rear wheel to stop, then avoiding the tires that maximize that poor stopping power because - they stop too well.