Ahh, that new tire smoothness
09-22-07, 03:20 PM
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Ahh, that new tire smoothness
You know that smoothness and great handling you feel when you put new tires on a car? Well, I put new tires on my road bike (conti ultra sports--I know, low end conti, but they last a long time and serve my rec and commuter purposes) due to wear and a large hole from a big piece of glass. Anyway, I noticed a considerable difference in smoothness on the road. I love that new tire feel. I guess there's no other point to this post than to share my delight in a smoother ride.
09-22-07, 03:49 PM
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I agree that it's delightful to ride on smooth tyres, but sometimes they don't even have to be new; I've found that when fitting the tyre, the extra care taken in getting it to seat correctly so that there isn't even the slightest sign of a wobble or hop, will pay off in smoothness, especially if you're riding rollers. Also, making sure the tyre is reasonably clean and is free of road-tar, chewing-gum or other crud will help the smoothness…
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