Originally Posted by
spelger
never in my life have i even considered cleaning my tires. why would i? the moment i started riding they'd be dirty again. at least a frame can stay clean for a few rides.
Yeah. Unless something unusual has happened. One day, during my cross country ride, it was so hot the tar patches on the road became gooey. Lots of little pieces of stone stuck to the tar on the tires (and the frame). One of the few times I’ve cleaned my tires.