I don't want to get a puncture out there on the road, miles from home, same as most sane cyclists.
But it struck me that in 40 years of driving a variety of cars from bangers up to brand new ones, I've only had 4 roadside punctures in probably 500,000 miles. Occasional slow ones, needing pumping up and driving to tyre shops, but only 4 times have I had proper punctures.
What's so different about bikes? DO they puncture more frequently, or is it just that they're more of a pain in the bum when it does happen?
And apart from the price, is there any other disadvantage to the 'puncture-resistant' tyres now on the market?
Thanks.
Allen.
But it struck me that in 40 years of driving a variety of cars from bangers up to brand new ones, I've only had 4 roadside punctures in probably 500,000 miles. Occasional slow ones, needing pumping up and driving to tyre shops, but only 4 times have I had proper punctures.
What's so different about bikes? DO they puncture more frequently, or is it just that they're more of a pain in the bum when it does happen?
And apart from the price, is there any other disadvantage to the 'puncture-resistant' tyres now on the market?
Thanks.
Allen.