Originally Posted by
TenSpeedV2
Jumping off curbs, landing from the sidewalks.....are you riding in the street or starring in a stunting video? First thing I would do is change your style of riding. That is the cheapest and probably most efficient thing you can do.
Are you getting random flats or is it when you specifically come off a curb?
And if you would like to continue riding aggressively like you are, I might suggest a mountain bike, as those wheels/tires are far more appropriate for your style of riding.
TenSpeedV2, I'm no NYC messenger but I do like to commute on busy streets and that means a lot of sidewalks and a big reason I got the Sub 10 (hybrid bike) as it was marketed towards that type of riding.
https://www.rei.com/product/842600/s...b-10-bike-2013
I'm sure there's been major advances in mountain bikes but I do such little off-road and spent a good amount on this last bike that that option isn't really in the cards.
The flats are not specifics to curbs, I just brought that up as that is where I can think the forces are most present. I don't seek out sidewalks but sometimes it's the safest option.