Riding on New Tires
By 2WheeltipsYou need to modify your riding style when riding on new tires.,
New tires are very very slippery. There are conflicting reasons for this (mold release compound, chemicals used in the molding process etc.) but one thing is for sure, hard leaning and quick braking on new tires is a quick way to crash your bike.
Although some people will tell you to use sandpaper, degreaser or do a "burn out", the only way to get rid of the slippery surface is through the friction caused by riding. 75 miles is usually enough to get it off.
The first 5 - 10 miles are the most dangerous. The tires have limited grip and will drift from even the slightest lean. So take it nice and slow. As you get closer to 30 miles you can begin leaning a bit more to wear the tires closer to the edges. As you get closer to 75 miles, you will feel the tires grip more.
One final tip. Even after you have passed 75 miles, remember your tires are still new. Save the hard leans and braking for when you have a few hundred miles on the tires.
