Re: st-digest V1999 #230

[Neil Halbert <halbert@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Larry,
Thanks for the info. In the past it was indicated by some it was the
slickness of the unbroken surface that caused the
adhesion problems. So, by breaking the surface tension, i.e. by sanding,
adhesion initially would be increased.

Thanks again,

Signed, Riding on eggs.

"by way of Eric Sheley " wrote:

> From: "Larry Rau" <fastbike@xxxxxxxx>
> To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> References: <199909211536.IAA05530@xxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Sorry to disagree, but sanding the edges won't eliminate the problem. The
> tire has to get through a few heat cycles to get rid of the mold release
> compounds and volatiles. They cause the lack of traction, not the
> "smoothness" of the tread. Ask a race shop if you want some confirmation.
> Don't want a new rider to think that sanding will do the job and find
> otherwise on the street.
>
> Larry

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