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Why would a bike in storage deteriorate that much more quickly than one in use? You do need to store the tires inflated, but I use one set of tires for years,
by emn13 10y ago
Why would a bike in storage deteriorate that much more quickly than one in use? You do need to store the tires inflated, but I use one set of tires for years, and I keep the bike outdoors in all weather and use it daily.
I do get the impression bike tires have gotten better over the years, because I don't remember tires being that robust in my childhood (but, well, memory and all...).
- Symbiote 10y agoTyres may be left in a garage or shed, where they're susceptible to direct sunlight and/or ozone.
- emiliobumachar 10y agoOzone? Could you please elaborate? What's with storage that increases ozone exposure?
- Symbiote 10y agoElectric motors in a garage or storage room (e.g. for a heating system) might be a source of ozone, or sunlight on oils and solvents. The storage itself isn't the problem, it's the higher-than-average level of ozone in typical places rarely used bicycles might be stored. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozone_cracking https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozone_cracking