Originally Posted by
jwchef
Thanks everybody for all the advice! I was using max psi before every ride for both tires. I think the first thing I will do is take it to the local bike shop to give it a tune up The local bike shop is 35 miles away, crazy. Between the bike shop and the great people on this site I should be back in the saddle soon. Thanks!
Youtube has great videos for bike repair. Maybe check out the mechanics subforum. Google is your friend. Stat riding much and a bike shop 35 miles away is going to be a hassle.
Right now, I'm riding Forte Strada-K tires from performance. 700x23 max psi @ 245 lbs. Cords started showing at I guess around 750 miles, but never had a flat. Maybe just the kevlar, I don't know. Previous tires I would guess I averaged a flat every 100 miles. For the price I paid ($15 + shipping) I really like them. My only issue is they are a pain in the a** to mount/dismount with my wheels. I keep a folding tire I was using as a backup on rides.