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minus-squareJake Farm@sopuli.xyzlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0·7 months agoWhat’s the alternative? Basically all wheels use vulcanized treads.
minus-squarequeermunist she/her@lemmy.mllinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0arrow-down1·edit-27 months agoThe heavier the vehicle the more wear on the tires, and that works the other way around too. Bicycles are so lightweight that they don’t shed rubber much faster tennis shoes.
What’s the alternative? Basically all wheels use vulcanized treads.
The heavier the vehicle the more wear on the tires, and that works the other way around too. Bicycles are so lightweight that they don’t shed rubber much faster tennis shoes.