[ST] List wisdom need on a front tire

["Jeremy Witt" <jeremyw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Finally got a chance to change out the "orangey" brake fluid at both
ends of Skittles and now (of course) the front grabs a lot harder with
much less "squish".  

So, in the name of safety in knowing the limits of my bike, I practiced
a few panic stops with the front brake from 40mph.  One of more vigorous
attempts, after a 40 mile ride to be sure the tires were warm, a firm
pull on the front brake, on a level bit of pavement in good repair, left
a 2 foot skid mark.  I'm very happy I was straight and level and didn't
tuck the front end and now I'm wondering:

It's probably time to replace this front tire, a Dunlop that came to me
under inflated and moderately cupped.  I'm thinking the tread isn't as
sticky as it once was, having sat around for at least a year between the
totaling and ending up in my hands.  

Thoughts?

Jeremy Witt
Field Engineer
Corrugated Networking Services Inc.
Office: 603-703-0365



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