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Reddit mentions of Serfas Drifter Tire with FPS, 29 X 2.0-Inch

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Reddit mentions: 4

We found 4 Reddit mentions of Serfas Drifter Tire with FPS, 29 X 2.0-Inch. Here are the top ones.

Serfas Drifter Tire with FPS, 29 X 2.0-Inch
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Our dual density Technology uses multiple rubber compounds used to improve feel and durabilityHarder rubber compounds give you improved rolling resistance and improved longevity, while softer compounds on the outer tire improve gripWill help to reduce your risk of flats through the use of thin weave nylon layers between the tire casing and tread layerIntergrated Flat Protection SystemInverted Tread pattern reduces rolling resistance69 durometer compound for amazing durabilityWire bead ensures a secure fitMax PSI = 65
Specs:
ColorBlack
Height2 Inches
Length29 Inches
Size29x2.0-Inch
Weight1.10231131 Pounds
Width29 Inches
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Found 4 comments on Serfas Drifter Tire with FPS, 29 X 2.0-Inch:

u/dsf900 · 5 pointsr/personalfinance

Put aside $500-$1000 for a nice commuter bike and you can extend your reach to 5-10 miles around any public transit stop.

Get a nice mid-level bike and prioritize functionality over gimmicks (those being anything that doesn't contribute from pedaling from point A to point B, like built-in computers and whatnot). You can find plenty of great options in the sub-$500 range, but decide for yourself what you want to spend your money on. I bought a $450 upright/comfort mountain bike hybrid and have put $200-$300 into upgrades, and the result is a very rugged, low maintenance, and capable vehicle.

Worthy upgrades:

  • A luggage rack with one, two, or three panniers/bags can hold a huge volume of stuff. I live a five-minute walk from my grocery store but I like to take my bike anyway because it's annoying to walk home with heavy groceries and jugs of milk. The luggage rack doubles as a splash guard in the rain.

  • Thicker tires meant for commuting/roads will drastically cut down on the number of flats you get. My first year commuting I was probably changing a flat tire once a month (and changing one when you're in a hurry is very frustrating). I switched to a thick inverted tread pattern meant for road use and haven't had a single flat since. I use the tires below, which is designed for mountain bikes and the big inverted treads mean that I still have great control on loose gravel surfaces but all the advantages of a street tire you'd get on a road bike (but still more puncture resistance).

    https://www.amazon.com/Serfas-Drifter-Tire-FPS-2-0-Inch/dp/B000ULU7SY

  • A nice big cushy seat. Anyone who says otherwise is a masochist, and numbing your balls is not going to get you to work any faster.

  • Disc brakes, especially hydraulic, are very helpful in wet and snowy conditions and provide all-around more reliable stopping power. They've saved at least one jogger who ran right in front of me without looking- my front wheel actually touched him, but only very lightly.

  • A good helmet, high visibility jacket, and lights for night riding are all good to have (and may be required in some places).
u/EZ-PEAS · 3 pointsr/askscience

FYI, you should be able to easily find commuter-grade bike tires that are significantly thicker and significantly less prone to puncture.

Most bike tires are sold as performance tires and are designed to be thin. Your bike tires require a significant amount of energy to spin up to speed, and once they're moving fast they store a significant amount of energy. Heavy tires cause effects like increasing stopping distance and difficulty in cornering due to gyroscopic effects. Thus, performance bike tires are designed to be thin, and even things like mountain bike tires are usually a thin layer of rubber with studs for traction. Thin tires are cheaper as well.


Anecdotally, when I bought these tires I went from having about one flat a month (commuting 10 miles a day) to never having another flat again. The inverted tread pattern makes the tire much thicker in most areas while still allowing for a tread that grips on wet and snowy roads. These are regular pneumatic tires in other regards, so they're still relatively light and have good shock absorption.

u/pattywayne · 2 pointsr/29er

I've been using the Serfas Drifters for years.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ULU7SY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/bicycling

lol Holy Cannoli! That's a bit more complicated than even what I imagined. Think I found the perfect tires though, after a bit of searching.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ULU7SY/ref=gno_cart_title_4