Downsides to fenders
I love my fenders but they sure make it harder to fix and prevent flats. I heard a familiar thump riding thru downtown this morning and figured my rear tire had picked up something. Pulled over to check the tire but couldn't see anything due to the fender. A few blocks later my tire went flat. Fortunately I was at my office by then.
The tire had 3000+ miles and was in bad shape with lots of cuts and imbedded glass, including a large shard that caused the flat. I'll scrap it when I get home, pleased to get that kind of mileage from a Michelin ProRace.
My question is: has anyone figured out an easy way to check tire wear on your fendered bikes? I check the tread on my bikes without fenders almost every time I ride them but haven't found a simple way for my commuters.