Originally Posted by
gaucho777
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The Golden Boy: I also acquired a bike with the same 30+ year-old Specialized Touring tires. I was more willing to ride 'em. After a few months the sidewalls split and the tube started creeping out the side. Fortunately, I noticed before it blew at a bad time. Now I haven't been riding that bike since it needs new tires. I think you're wise not to push your luck with those.
I was riding a set of original Ground Control tires... the sidewall split, and it was early evening- and I could see something in my peripheral vision- I thought it was a leaf stuck to my tire... when I stopped I saw a "thumb" of the inner tube jutting out. It looked pretty silly. And I felt silly walking home...