Originally Posted by
Monkey Face
Thanks for the quick replies.
I'm on 25c Continental 4 Seasons with 90psi in both... I'm about 90kg (although i guess most of that is on the saddle)... what pressure do you recommend for the front? 80psi and see how it goes?
I think I'm noticing it more this spring because the road took a battering over the winter. Everyone's commenting on how bad the road are.
With those tires and your weight, your PSI is about right. I don't think you can let much more air out of them!
It's partially your frame. I know that geometry means a lot, but so does material. Generally Alu frames are slightly more unforgiving than steel or titanium. (The upside is a great transfer of energy.)
I'd add the Bar Phat, reduce the PSI by a fraction and ride enough to get used to it. A carbon stem and handlebars will probably only make a 5-10% difference.