Tyres Do Not Like Guesswork

Tyres decide more about the ride than most riders admit. If the pressure is wrong, the bike feels wrong. If the tread is low, wet confidence disappears. If there is damage, hope is not a repair.

Check pressures cold with a decent gauge. Look for nails, cuts, cracks, odd wear, and squared profiles. Do it before the ride, not after the bike has already started telling you something is off.

Good tyres do not make you invincible. They just give the bike the chance to behave as designed.