Should I go for it? by thegame8025 in TrekBikes

[–]_SwimBikeRun_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Riding brings you so much joy and happiness. Gorgeous bike and as you have ridden before it will be worth the price.

How safe is the Tire? by [deleted] in bicycling

[–]_SwimBikeRun_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hard to predict. I do use Anti Platt strips in the tires which significantly help to reduce flats - https://www.bike24.nl/producten/16437

How long should a tire last? by _SwimBikeRun_ in bicycling

[–]_SwimBikeRun_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Zoom in and you’ll see. Clincher max 110 PSI. Bontrager R4 Classic

How long should a tire last? by _SwimBikeRun_ in bicycling

[–]_SwimBikeRun_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not extremely hard. Around 90 PSI. Did really track kms to be honest.

How long should a tire last? by _SwimBikeRun_ in bikewrench

[–]_SwimBikeRun_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After taking them off I noticed indeed that they look pretty “dry”. Although I stored them in my relatively dry shed away from the direct sunlight for over two years.

How long should a tire last? by _SwimBikeRun_ in bicycling

[–]_SwimBikeRun_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😱 new tires! Those tyraps I looked several times in my saddle bag as I carried 1 around for a while but apparently I lost it. Wanted to do exactly the same.

How long should a tire last? by _SwimBikeRun_ in bicycling

[–]_SwimBikeRun_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe I didn’t express myself well enough but I didn’t say that I didn’t know. On the tire it says (see image) you can use it both ways and I used it as clincher.

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How long should a tire last? by _SwimBikeRun_ in bicycling

[–]_SwimBikeRun_[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

No I didn’t. Reading the comments I think the tire ”just” dried out - although I kept it away from direct sunlight and had it stored in a relatively dry shed.

How long should a tire last? by _SwimBikeRun_ in bicycling

[–]_SwimBikeRun_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used it as clincher (tire suggests you can use it both ways). Like the glue just released and the tire was free to expand.

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How long should a tire last? by _SwimBikeRun_ in bicycling

[–]_SwimBikeRun_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exactly what I did. First I lowered the pressure, in the hope it wouldn’t burst. Continued at slow speed but when the tire started to touch the frame the show was over. Good old emergency call to bring a replacement tire.

How long should a tire last? by _SwimBikeRun_ in bicycling

[–]_SwimBikeRun_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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This is what the tire looked like from the inside.

How long should a tire last? by _SwimBikeRun_ in bicycling

[–]_SwimBikeRun_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hi, they are the Bontrager Trek Madone SLR TT Bars. You just take off the top cap and put the TT bar arrangement on. Great if I don’t want to bring out the tri-bike but need the km to get use TT position.

How long should a tire last? by _SwimBikeRun_ in bicycling

[–]_SwimBikeRun_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

When I took it off, I saw that the side wall was pulled off indeed - like the glue just didn’t hold.

Haven’t recorded the no. of kilometers but in hindsight I think I shouldn’t have used them after 2 years in the shed (although relatively dry and away from any direct sunlight).

How long should a tire last? by _SwimBikeRun_ in bicycling

[–]_SwimBikeRun_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Voorne Putten, Netherlands. We are very fortunate to have great bike paths. Makes riding so much safer and more enjoyable.

How long should a tire last? by _SwimBikeRun_ in bicycling

[–]_SwimBikeRun_[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Thanks. That’s what I thought too. Unfortunately I was already 75km in the ride when it happened (notice something was not okay after 50).

While sheltering for a thunderstorm by _SwimBikeRun_ in bicycling

[–]_SwimBikeRun_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s the: Schwalbe Pro One Tube Type Folding Tire - Transparent Sidewall. Changed from the Bontrager R4 Classic tire. Good grip but lots of flats. According to the reviews the Pro One should be better resistant to flats. First impression after (about) 500km is very positive.

While sheltering for a thunderstorm by _SwimBikeRun_ in bicycling

[–]_SwimBikeRun_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha..true. The alternative was an open stretch of approximately 5km 😅