@@ArisaemaDracontium Ah, ok that makes sense. They are definitely less defined on the new tire and with the pressures I was at it seems that would happen. Thanks for clarifying
@Silidons91 Those thorns are probably at least 50mm in length and about 3mm at the base. i think what happened was I picked up the thorn the day before at Antelope Wells and over the course of the next day's ride it elongated the hole as I rode on it. The next morning before we left Columbus I noticed the tire had lost air. I added air and started the day, while inflating for the 2nd time I heard the air escaping and found the hole and pulled out what was left of the thorn. By that time the hole was too big to seal without a plug
Actually those marking on the sidewall is from the casing flexing over and over. Happens on supple road tires too.
@@ArisaemaDracontium Ah, ok that makes sense. They are definitely less defined on the new tire and with the pressures I was at it seems that would happen. Thanks for clarifying
that wear on the tire makes me jealous! means a lot of great miles on a bike.
Good review, thank you!
How long did it take you?
Nevermind, I found it took 60 days on your bike setup video. Grats! I'm planning my ride now for when I retire in a couple years.
Tubeless sealant wouldn't seal a thorn hole?
@Silidons91 Those thorns are probably at least 50mm in length and about 3mm at the base. i think what happened was I picked up the thorn the day before at Antelope Wells and over the course of the next day's ride it elongated the hole as I rode on it. The next morning before we left Columbus I noticed the tire had lost air. I added air and started the day, while inflating for the 2nd time I heard the air escaping and found the hole and pulled out what was left of the thorn. By that time the hole was too big to seal without a plug