Edit: I’ll head to a bicycle store and buy a new tyre tomorrow, thanks the quick replies!
Bought this bike used a couple of weeks ago so I don’t know how much use it has seen, but I’ve ridden it for about 1500km with a loaded setup (45-50kg).
At the start the pattern was shallow but present, now it is smooth. Front still has plenty of pattern.
At home I’d just swap the front and rear tyres, but I’m not sure if a slick front might get dangerous and slippery if it gets wet. I’ll be cycling on 99% asphalt, and plan to do about 3000km more before the trip is over.
How long would you guys ride this, and would you do a front/rear swap?
leredditxddd on
Not long. It’s asking for trouble being that worn. Moreso that it appears you are bikepacking/touring.
S1egwardZwiebelbrudi on
it lasted till 500km ago, but you didn’t care
helpmefindausernamee on
-3 weeks
Aegishjalmvr on
Get a new tire, before you get into trouble.
Tomyboy123 on
Even if you are committed to riding it still, buy yourself a spare and carry that with you.
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Edit: I’ll head to a bicycle store and buy a new tyre tomorrow, thanks the quick replies!
Bought this bike used a couple of weeks ago so I don’t know how much use it has seen, but I’ve ridden it for about 1500km with a loaded setup (45-50kg).
At the start the pattern was shallow but present, now it is smooth. Front still has plenty of pattern.
At home I’d just swap the front and rear tyres, but I’m not sure if a slick front might get dangerous and slippery if it gets wet. I’ll be cycling on 99% asphalt, and plan to do about 3000km more before the trip is over.
How long would you guys ride this, and would you do a front/rear swap?
Not long. It’s asking for trouble being that worn. Moreso that it appears you are bikepacking/touring.
it lasted till 500km ago, but you didn’t care
-3 weeks
Get a new tire, before you get into trouble.
Even if you are committed to riding it still, buy yourself a spare and carry that with you.