Originally Posted by
mihlbach
Its also worth noting that I used to get flats all the time, regardless of tire. Then I learned to avoid debris and stay out of the gutter and I have less than 1 puncture flat per year now.
Man eagle eyes too?! What kind of super human are you?
I totally didn't see that 3mm strand of wire coming, nor did I see the pebble sized pieces of glass, but those things must stick out like sore thumbs to someone with vision like yours.
If these are the worst tires you've ever used, then you must not have tried very many.
They're the worst as far as installation goes; otherwise they ride fine, and I wouldn't say they're "flat prone" or anything silly. I don't mind getting flats that much, it happens, I carry stuff so I'm prepared. What I can't handle is how putting the tire back on the rim is so hard.
Around here the bike lanes that we have are all full of broken glass, sheetrock screws and other crap that falls from vehicles
I think that's pretty universal for bike lanes, at least the ones here have their fair share.
Kool-Stop Tire Bead Jack
That looks amazing.