Originally Posted by
mgw4jc
One neighborhood I go through as short structures in the median to do the same thing. And cars will either do the same and accelerate to get by me or sometimes just go around on the other side of the median if there is not an oncoming car. I prefer the speed humps or tables as I don't even have to slow for those.
My theory is that the rear tire is more likely to puncture simply because it bears more weight. A small rock may not pierce the front tire, but the additional pressure on the back can force it through.
Originally Posted by PatrickGSR94
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Thank goodness it wasn't out on the road. It was the rear tire (as it ALWAYS is. Every. Single. Time.),
Slightly warmer this morning at 56F, so just short sleeves, but I did wear lightweight gloves. Friday traffic is usually a bit lighter, so that's good.
That, plus the rear wheel will track over stuff that you dodged with the front.
50's is long-sleeve weather down here. Lots of cyclists are even wearing jackets the last week or two.