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Old 01-06-10, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by johnny99
Depends on your road conditions. On a rough road, a higher pressure can cause your bike to bounce around a lot; worsening your rolling resistance and reducing grip in the corners.
and make you slower...

I was helping an Italian tour guide (and amateur racer) fix a flat in Italy ( I provided the pump, first time he saw a Road Morph)
and he started talking about goofy Americans and their love of high pressure. You want just enough, any more and you start making new problems for yourself.
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