Originally Posted by
Bekologist
The degradation of resistance over time is may not be as amplified as a discussion of them make them out to be, but certainly a consideration if you put a lot of miles on tires like most LD riders do.
I agree. And there's not only the question of the odds of flatting, but also the consequences of it. A recreational weekend rider might have to walk a couple of miles. A randonneur might blow the entire event, hotel cost, transportation costs, etc. Gambling with a thinner tire (because, well, that's what happens to them) can be penny-wise and randonnée-foolish.