Back end kicked out

[Andywinds]

I've got a track pump, I'll let you know what pressure they are later. The back end definitely came out, I thought I was going to lose it!

if they feel underpressure (by pressing fingers in?) then they are likely very very underpressure. Road bike (up to 25mm or so) should likely be 90+psi - maybe a good bit more, especially the back one.

Wider tyres somewhat lower - should have some numbers on the side. Ideally you want a track pump as it's very difficult to get tyres pumped up enough with a normal pump.

 

[Globalti]

Buy a pair of Veloflex Open Corsas from Ribble for £52 and be astonished at how well they ride and grip on wet slippery tarmac. This is due to the supple sidewalls, which give better conformity and a smoother ride and due to the natural rubber tread with a fine "file" pattern, which makes them stick like.... er like.... you-know-what to a blanket! After using these tyres you'll never want another.

 

[Citius]

During a wet Saturday ride the back of the bike slipped out and part of the rim ran on the ground. I run 23c slick tires Mavic Aksion. Is there a more sticky tire out there that would suit wetter conditions?

It happens sometimes, for countless different reasons. It's a non-issue - just move on.

 

[Andywinds]

So a stickier compound won't make any difference?

It happens sometimes, for countless different reasons. It's a non-issue - just move on.

 

[Citius]

Not if the tyre wasn't responsible for the loss of grip in the first place. Might have run over a stone, or a small patch of diesel, or it could be any one of '000s of other causes which are not the tyre's fault.

 

[Andywinds]

ok

 

[Ajay]

A grippier compound (eg conti black chilli) can help, as can a wider tyre and lower pressure. However that can result in faster wear and more punctures - the usual tyre trade off choices.
As citius says, it's often not the tyre's fault anyway, wet leaves etc don't care what rubber you choose!

 

[ColinJ]

Hi Andy. Any chance of you putting the quotes first and then talking about what you have quoted? It is a bit confusing having you do it the other way round!

As for tyres in the wet ... Assuming that the problem wasn't due to something unavoidable like a patch of diesel, then really it is just a case of knowing what you can get away with and not going beyond that.

I had a few near misses in the wet when I first started cycling again but learned from my mistakes so now I anticipate traffic lights changing back to red quickly, unfamiliar bends tightening as I get into them and so on.

You should develop a feel for the limits of adhesion of your tyres. It is quite a subtle thing. Try braking on a straight wet road with no traffic around. Start with gentle braking and gradually brake harder. You will get to a point where you sense the back starting to slide - be prepared for that and release the brake lever and you should be ok.

I have recovered from a few rear wheel lock-ups but have never stayed upright when the front wheel has gone. Normally, most hard braking is done with the front brake but you have to watch it in the wet!

Best advice is not to ride too fast in the wet, and then you shouldn't have to brake as hard and risk your tyres slipping

 

[Andywinds]

The both times it happened it was on smooth looking tarmac. I wonder if my weight was over the front wheel, I'll put it down to experience.

A grippier compound (eg conti black chilli) can help, as can a wider tyre and lower pressure. However that can result in faster wear and more punctures - the usual tyre trade off choices.
As citius says, it's often not the tyre's fault anyway, wet leaves etc don't care what rubber you choose!

 

[Andywinds]

Hi Andy. Any chance of you putting the quotes first and then talking about what you have quoted? It is a bit confusing having you do it the other way round!

As for tyres in the wet ... Assuming that the problem wasn't due to something unavoidable like a patch of diesel, then really it is just a case of knowing what you can get away with and not going beyond that.

I had a few near misses in the wet when I first started cycling again but learned from my mistakes so now I anticipate traffic lights changing back to red quickly, unfamiliar bends tightening as I get into them and so on.

You should develop a feel for the limits of adhesion of your tyres. It is quite a subtle thing. Try braking on a straight wet road with no traffic around. Start with gentle braking and gradually brake harder. You will get to a point where you sense the back starting to slide - be prepared for that and release the brake lever and you should be ok.

I have recovered from a few rear wheel lock-ups but have never stayed upright when the front wheel has gone. Normally, most hard braking is done with the front brake but you have to watch it in the wet!

Best advice is not to ride too fast in the wet, and then you shouldn't have to brake as hard and risk your tyres slipping

Yep no worries. Thanks for advice.

 

[ColinJ]

That's better!