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Tips for safe city cycling (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by snowday@lemmy.ml to c/bikecommuting@lemmy.ml

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Today, I'm feeling a bit bad about myself. I'm new to cycling, and to be quite honest, I was going too recklessly and almost got myself hit by a car or two. I could absolutely learn how to check my turns better.

What are your favorite tips for learning how to cycle safely in the city?

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[–] lemann@lemmy.one 5 points 1 year ago

I’ve found the tyre compound matters more for grip rather than tyre thickness - specifically for commute cycling on smooth road and paved surfaces.

MTB tyre compounds tend to be much more grippy/rubbery, whereas hybrid & commuter tyre compounds tend to be less grippy to reduce rolling resistance (like Schwalbe road cruisers, land cruisers)

Wide tyres and tread patterns absolutely help, but I think they have their own distinct advantages, like cushioning from rough road surfaces and keeping traction on loose/soft surfaces.

That said I still feel a little bit uncomfortable on my slim 700Cs but they have not failed me yet lol.