On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 8:35 PM, cyclotourist <[email protected]> wrote: > This is an excellent conversation! As I mentioned, I've noticed this a > while ago, but haven't been too concerned. I'm lazy and cheap, ya' know. > The split runs completely round the tire on one side, and is barely visible > as a hairline forming on the other side. The front tire is in better shape, > but I can see the beginning of a hairline forming on one side. As noted, > high and dry temps down here in inland SoCal. That must prematurely age the > sidewalls significantly as these are maybe three years old at the most > (Nashbar's blow out sale when they were selling them for $16). I guess this > is the downside of living in the desert. Bill, do you have any problems in > AZ? The threads are in fine condition, but very exposed. I'm inclined to > keep running them, but being on the look out problems. The rear tread is > pretty worn with all the "slits" being worn down to totally smooth in the > center. Brake pads are centered properly. >
I think if you're going to keep running them you should buy one extra folding bead pasela and stuff it in something you carry with you. -sv --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
