I just got this idea, reading about about rim durability in trials
unis.
I think most of us deflate the tire, and twist it around the rim, to
even out tire wear.
Now I'm thinking, after doing that once, the next time leave the tire
alone, and rotate the cranks.
My logic here, is that it is more work to rotate the cranks, but crank
rotation will have another effect besides changing the wear spot on
the tire. Because most hopping and jumping is done with our feet in the
same position, we are always landing on the same part of the rim, and
pinching the same part of the tube.
Some I am guessing that crank rotation may prevent metal fatigue and
rim breaks by moving the bash spot around. Perhaps even a pinch flat
might be avoided as well.:)
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