I have been walking such patches myself - so it is safe to ride over the rocks with my road tires? I figured that I've been overly cautious but wasn't sure that it was smart to ride over them...Originally Posted by oz rider
Glad it's all working out.
For the gravel patches, I'd ride. I just don't understand why anyone would walk when you can roll, hehe. Just try to keep your tyre pressures up (see the side of the tyre for the recommended range) to reduce the chance of a pinch flat on biggish rocks or potholes, and slow down til you're comfortable. And one day when you're spinning lightly, try a slightly harder gear for a short distance to note the difference in bike handling.
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05-17-2010, 03:56 AM #1
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I wouldn't ride over rocks on road tyres. One, rocks are unstable and uneven so you could upset your steering and fall. Loose pebbles/sticks on bitumen are the same; I avoid them. Secondly, hitting a rock with road tyres can cause pinch flats. But if it's smooth enough to be comfortable as in tiva's example (so assuming it's not deep/loose gravel), I would ride rather than walk - and clean the drivetrain of grit afterwards. Originally Posted by Catrin
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