well, since the commute from hell, i've been riding to work quite a bit and have been staying on top of tire pressure. no pinch flats since, but, i did have one regular flat from something i ran over, i guess and this morning i found my rear flat again. wasn't flat when i got home last night.

this is getting old. seems like every year when dark riding season arrives, as is the case in the morning currently, the flats arrive as well. makes sense as my nightsun doesn't point out road hazards quite as well as the other sun.

so now, i am definitely going with new rubber front and rear and will probably also go with thicker tubes.

should i go to a 28 or 32. my 25s just do slip past the brake pads. i suspect that a 28 might require pumping up after putting the tire on. i am quite certain this will be the case with a 32, but, that's OK. i just want these damned flats to go away.

recommendations appreciated. i think i probably want to stay with a slick. i will ride through the cold weather when the roads are clean. will ride on wet roads (actually enjoy rain when it's warm).

don't mind spending a bit extra, but, would like to try and keep it under 25 bucks a wheel.