Originally Posted by
George Mann
It seems like you are confusing two issues. Motorcycles are ridden at much higher speeds, with much higher levels of friction occuring.
I'm not sure what friction you're referring to, creep is caused by torque transmitted to the tyre in acceleration or braking. A rim lock clamps the tyre bead to the rim so movement cannot occur.
Originally Posted by
George Mann
I have yet to see any issues with creep when using the proper locknut fitted Schrader valve tubes on a bicycle.
Creep isn't common in properly fitted and inflated tyres, many people will never experience it, it seems to be just a few combinations of rim, tyre, tube, pressure and use that will exhibit the behaviour. Some users like trials riders may use rim locks as a matter of course, because big tyres at low pressure and powerful brakes will tend to produce tyre creep. If it happens on a less specialised setup the better solution may be to change tyre pressure or tyres.