Class 5

[Clark Kent]

I wanted to check out some bikeways that extend out a direction I have never been. Problem is (maybe it isnt a problem) they turn into class 5 about 10 miles out... Is this going to be a problem for my michy road tyres?

Thanks for the input!

[The Toninator]

sounds like you need a raft.

what's a class 5?

[Clark Kent]

sorry...construction talk..... Its that yellowy beige crushed chalky rock that is used as a substrate ya see it alot packed down hard as trails...

[The Toninator]

is it loose? if so sounds like it could be a tire hazzard.

[Clark Kent]

Naw... the stuff is realy hard packed...from about a zillion people hoofin and ridin their comfort bikes on it... I'm not too worried about traction. Just about tire poppage...I've ridden the kind of stuff a million times on a 26, but.....

[Serial Midget]

What kind of michelins? I'd be worried about blowing a sidewall because there are bound to be a few loose sharpies...

Naw... the stuff is realy hard packed...from about a zillion people hoofin and ridin their comfort bikes on it... I'm not too worried about traction. Just about tire poppage...I've ridden the kind of stuff a million times on a 26, but.....

[Ian F]

I want to find the moron who decided any sort of gravel is a good bike-path surface... :mumble:

I'd rather ride on dirt... :angry:

To answer your question, I'd avoid it. Your tires will thank you by lasting longer and not getting cut.