Road bike vibration: bike damage?

[EdgEy]

Hello, I have had a search but not turned up much so here goes:
I have recently bought a road bike and noticed that bumpy roads are a lot more noticeable (speed wise as well as vibration).

What I want to know is, is extended riding on these sort of roads going to do damage to my bike to any appreciable extent. Not talking off road or huge potholes or anything, just the more rough "stones glued together" type of road.

 

[2Loose]

The simple answer is no, not at all.
Bikes are designed to run on roads after all, but certain things can make your ride smoother, such as a bit less pressure in your tyres or even fatter tyres.

One thing vibration can do is loosen bolts, but do a regular check when you clean it and all will be well.

 

[Globalti]

If you're worried about it fit some Specialized Roubaix tyres, which are deeper than usual and designed to soak up some road vibration.

The kind of surface you're worried about is worn out top-dressing; it gives us all a hard time.

 

[cyberknight]

If you're worried about it fit some Specialized Roubaix tyres, which are deeper than usual and designed to soak up some road vibration.

The kind of surface you're worried about is worn out top-dressing; it gives us all a hard time.

How do they compare to gator skins for protection?
I have very similar roads on all of my route and can get a lot of road buzz so these sound good but i also have a cycle path section that is strewn with debris , i spent a good hour digging mini glass shards out of my tyres + super gluing holes yesterday.
I have tried another tyre , name escapes me its early and i found the rubber to soft and cut up very easily.

 

[Globalti]

They are pretty tough; they have a thickish tread area and a profile a bit like a motorcycle tyre. What I mean is that there's enough rubber in the middle to form a shape, they aren't just a carcass with a thin bit of rubber glued on it. The only puncture I got was on a sportiff when somebody had scattered tacks on the road.

 

[Fab Foodie]

What they said ^^^^

Also, check there's no play in the headset; Sit on bike, hold front brake hard-on, and rock bike back and forth, feel for any movement at the top of the headset. If there is tighten slightly. see Park tools website for how.
Slight looseness wil, stop frame and fork working as one.

Otherwise use 25c tyres of a good quality (more supple), example Michelin PR3s are very supple whereas my Bonty Hardcases give a harder ride. Tyre ride differers.

 

[snailracer]

I don't think a bike can be directly damaged by vibration, but it can loosen fasteners that have not been done up tight enough to begin with, which can then go on to cause minor damage. So check nuts and bolts regularly for tightness.

I would be more concerned about damage to yourself - nerve damage is common amongst workmen who often use power tools, I see no difference between that and regular cycling on "boneshaking" bikes.