Originally Posted by
soho2009
Dont really understand the issue of debris. I ride by two junk yards on my commute and have "learned" to equip my bike with tires and tubes that can handle the debris. Why somone would commute with a tire set that would keep them from riding in bike lanes is beyond me.
Oh, I voted so thanks for the link! Not sure if it was too late.
Debris could be anything from sand to glass, to tree limbs, to nails, to parts that have fallen off vehicles. Mostly the bike lanes nearby are maintained pretty well, but I know what Kojak is talking about. Even if your tires have a ton of flat protection, riding over enough glass and other items still cut and will prematurely wear out the tires. Getting a sharp object in a sidewall can do in a tire quickly.