In terms of improving handling skills, you could use something small and safe, like sidewalk joints. Just to get a feel for having the bike pulled in the wrong direction. Once it gets big enough to really grab your tire though, yeah, you're in trouble.
Think if I complain loud enough they'll put that tar down into the new streetcar tracks in my neighborhood? -John "Sam-under-construction" S. Washington DC On Friday, October 5, 2012 11:57:58 AM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote: > > You are right to be worried. > The advice you've gotten is the best I have, too: "Wider Tires," and > "Avoid them." > "Try to get them fixed" is good, if you have the time. > > Philip > www.biketinker.com > > > > On Thursday, October 4, 2012 10:29:49 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: >> >> Anyone have any tips for mastering riding through ruts? You know, the >> ones that run the same direction as you are going on the street. >> >> For some reason the roads in my area seem to be developing long cracks >> and ruts lately. Long separation seams opening between lanes. Ruts on the >> shoulders. I don't know what is going on. Unless I am just getting >> sensitive about them. >> >> I am just worried I will get a wheel trapped in one, or the wheel jerked >> outta line when I am riding. I know the best thing would be to look down >> the road further and avoid them earlier. But sometimes I find myself unable >> to as the shoulder narrows down to nothing, and the cars are building up >> along side me, and the only other alternative is get on the grass, which is >> even more dangerous terrain for me. >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/87hG_jYiqq8J. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
