Tyre damage, replace or ride on?
step83
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Did a mini charity ride Thursday an one section we cut onto a gravel path which is no biggie but the back stepped out on me I snatched the brake an carried on without really thinking. Checking the bike over today I noticed this damage. Would you reckon I would be best of changing the tyre? Its done about 200 miles so far.
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If it's not down to the canvas I'd continue to ride it but keep an eye on it."It must be true, it's on the internet" - Winston Churchill0
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All the damage is withing the tread area where the rubber is thicker. You would be perfectly ok riding on that. Side wall or, as said, canvas deep cuts would be a different matter. Conti tyres are very robust anyway. The only problem you could have with the tyre is vibration from where is has flat spotted but this would really only be noticable at high speed.0
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No worries with that, look what the pros train on:
Dowsett:
Tiernan Locke:
Love the comments on Tiernan Locke's feed. Gets banned from driving for being drunk and banned from cycling for (alleged) doping but that tyre is 'schoolboy!!'0 -
Panic over then
I didnt notice any vibration through the wheel or bumping was only when I tried to fit the mudguards today I noticed it. Doing a Wiggle ride tomorrow so should be interesting! 0 -
As it's the rear wheel I wouldn't worry too much about it. As others have said, just keep an eye on it.0
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Swap it with front and you'll get thousands more miles from it.0
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Swap it with front and you'll get thousands more miles from it.
DONT DO THIS!!
if the tyre were to blow it is a lot easier keeping control of the bike from a rear blow out than the front.0 -
Swap it with front and you'll get thousands more miles from it.
DONT DO THIS!!
if the tyre were to blow it is a lot easier keeping control of the bike from a rear blow out than the front.
Agree 100% you do not want a front blow out. It can easily send you over the bars. Really not worth the risk for the price of a new tyre. If you were really concerned about wear I would het some cheap durable tyres now the winter is on its way. Schwalbe Durano are cheap and last for ages. Sure they are not the fastest rolling but I doubt you will be setting many records on wet dirty roads.0 -
Take the tyre off and inspect the inside.
I went years without a puncture then had 2 within 24 hours. Im 90% sure the first was going over broken glass in a cycle lane and after the second puncture I had a look at the tyre and found a jagged nick that went all the way through, more noticeable on the inside than on the outside.
Maybe they was still debris imbedded in the tyre? Or no longer protection from riding over small stones?
The risk of constant punctures in the middle of nowhere, is not worth the cost of replacing one tyre.cheap durable tyres now the winter is on its way.
Anyone use Vittoria Pave? I was looking at these the other day and the marketing spin claimed the tread was for wet autumn / spring."The Prince of Wales is now the King of France" - Calton Kirby0 -
Anyone use Vittoria Pave? I was looking at these the other day and the marketing spin claimed the tread was for wet autumn / spring.
Yes the ride quality is sublime and the grip excellent but they are neither cheap nor particularly durable. I view them as a treat.0 -
Swap it with front and you'll get thousands more miles from it.
NOOOOO! You should always have your best tyre on the front as that's where all the steering and most of the braking happens.
Leave the slightly grazed tyre on the back - it is fine.0 -
Swap it with front and you'll get thousands more miles from it.
NOOOOO! You should always have your best tyre on the front as that's where all the steering and most of the braking happens.
Leave the slightly grazed tyre on the back - it is fine.
That!
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they are prone to flint cuts, but otherwise are a lovely tyre. they don't roll quite as quick as proper race tyres.[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19729613#p19729613]wishitwasallflat[/url] wrote:Anyone use Vittoria Pave? I was looking at these the other day and the marketing spin claimed the tread was for wet autumn / spring.
Yes the ride quality is sublime and the grip excellent but they are neither cheap nor particularly durable. I view them as a treat.0 -
Swap it with front and you'll get thousands more miles from it.
NOOOOO! You should always have your best tyre on the front as that's where all the steering and most of the braking happens.
Leave the slightly grazed tyre on the back - it is fine.
That!
Hopefully the message has sunk in now!
I think it has
Did the Wiggle Circuit breaker on Sunday with them not a problem, bike was great, the rider sucked though :roll: 0 -
[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19729613#p19729613]wishitwasallflat[/url] wrote:Anyone use Vittoria Pave? I was looking at these the other day and the marketing spin claimed the tread was for wet autumn / spring.
Yes the ride quality is sublime and the grip excellent but they are neither cheap nor particularly durable. I view them as a treat.
What tyre pressures do you run them at? I haven't used 25's before and heard some run at slightly lower pressures. I'm 65kg and run 23's at 100psi, feel a lot of road buzz in the hands and wrists."The Prince of Wales is now the King of France" - Calton Kirby0 -
[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19729613#p19729613]wishitwasallflat[/url] wrote:Anyone use Vittoria Pave? I was looking at these the other day and the marketing spin claimed the tread was for wet autumn / spring.
Yes the ride quality is sublime and the grip excellent but they are neither cheap nor particularly durable. I view them as a treat.
What tyre pressures do you run them at? I haven't used 25's before and heard some run at slightly lower pressures. I'm 65kg and run 23's at 100psi, feel a lot of road buzz in the hands and wrists.
I'm about 63kg and run my 25mm tyres (GP 4 Seasons and Pro 4 SC) at 80psi rear and 65-70 front. If I hit a really nasty pothole there's a chance I'll pinch flat, but it's worth the risk for the extra comfort.0 -
[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19729613#p19729613]wishitwasallflat[/url] wrote:Anyone use Vittoria Pave? I was looking at these the other day and the marketing spin claimed the tread was for wet autumn / spring.
Yes the ride quality is sublime and the grip excellent but they are neither cheap nor particularly durable. I view them as a treat.
What tyre pressures do you run them at? I haven't used 25's before and heard some run at slightly lower pressures. I'm 65kg and run 23's at 100psi, feel a lot of road buzz in the hands and wrists.
I'm about 63kg and run my 25mm tyres (GP 4 Seasons and Pro 4 SC) at 80psi rear and 65-70 front. If I hit a really nasty pothole there's a chance I'll pinch flat, but it's worth the risk for the extra comfort.
Seems a reasonable pressure that. I wouldn't think pinch flats were too likely with 25mm tyres. A lot more surface area to prevent that. I think a lot of people buy 25mm tyres or wider but still continue to put 100+ psi in them as though they were 23mm when you can in fact get away with a lot less for the added comfort.0 -
I have pinch flatted on the front GP4S at those pressures. One of the hazards of night rides with a less than perfect light; there's just too many potholes to remember them all. Dazzled by an oncoming car I hit a small but vicious hole head on. Loud clang, convinced I'd broken my wrist, front brake suddenly rubbing, bike weaving about as the front tyre deflated. Less than a mile from the end of the ride so I couldn't be arsed to change the tube; just walked the bike home. Wheel needed a bit of work with a big spanner and a file to take the ding out of the rim, and some tinkering with the spoke key to true it. The tube was saved with a couple of patches and fortunately the tyre appeared unscathed...0
