Been cycling for roughly 10 years, but have always been a yoyo cycler. Meaning train for an event, then stop afterwards. This time I'm sticking with it...
So since May I've done 1200 miles. One set is from last fall when I half ass prepared for a 75 mile ride. They probably had 200 miles on them. I changed them in August with around 900 miles on them. They weren't worn out, but the shell started peeling off. Those were continental Grand Prix 4000's 700x23
Current set probably has ~300 miles. They have two spots where the shell is peeling off. Like a piece of gravel just pulled the shell away from the core. I went up in size looking for more comfort and durability. Continental Grand Prix 5000's in 700x28. This is definitely the largest size tire I can squeeze in before rubbing is an issue.
I primarily ride in my rural neighbor which is rough chip seal. While it's rough, I don't think it's the cause. I think when I head out on Highway 60 and go to Traditions to hit hills, or go to Snook and hit gravel patches on the shoulder is the issue.
I guess the whole point of my post is to justify a gravel bike with some beefier tires. I'd still use the road bike on group rides or events, but it seems like a gravel bike tires would fare better.
Old man yells at clouds? Am I just ranting to myself?
So since May I've done 1200 miles. One set is from last fall when I half ass prepared for a 75 mile ride. They probably had 200 miles on them. I changed them in August with around 900 miles on them. They weren't worn out, but the shell started peeling off. Those were continental Grand Prix 4000's 700x23
Current set probably has ~300 miles. They have two spots where the shell is peeling off. Like a piece of gravel just pulled the shell away from the core. I went up in size looking for more comfort and durability. Continental Grand Prix 5000's in 700x28. This is definitely the largest size tire I can squeeze in before rubbing is an issue.
I primarily ride in my rural neighbor which is rough chip seal. While it's rough, I don't think it's the cause. I think when I head out on Highway 60 and go to Traditions to hit hills, or go to Snook and hit gravel patches on the shoulder is the issue.
I guess the whole point of my post is to justify a gravel bike with some beefier tires. I'd still use the road bike on group rides or events, but it seems like a gravel bike tires would fare better.
Old man yells at clouds? Am I just ranting to myself?