fish@ihlpg.UUCP (Bob Fishell) (09/26/85)
*** AC T YOUR AGE *** In response to the netter who asked what tire savers are, 1) Your return address was so long that the probability of my getting a reply to you is rather low, and 2) For those of you who don't already know, Tire savers are little yokes made of stainless steel wire and plastic tubing. They bolt on to the back of your brake mounts, and you adjust them so that a little arc of wire rides on top of the tire. The wire knocks off little pieces of glass and debris before they have a chance to work their way into your tires. Although the friction they create is negligible, they do make some noise, so some riders shun them. They do work, though; I have not had one flat resulting from broken glass since I've been using them. They last about 2000 miles, depending on riding conditions. They occasionally foul from chewing gum and tar, so you have to wipe them off with a stick once in a while. The best part is that they cost about $1.50 a pair, so even if you're skeptical, it won't cost you much to try them. If your local bike shop doesn't have them, you can get them from Nashbar. __ / \ \__/ Bob Fishell ihnp4!ihlpg!fish