36 to 24 psi - What a difference!
Hi MTBers,
I've been experimenting on my dualie and hardtail with tire pressures. At 36 psi on both, ride was harsher and bouncier. Front tended to come off ground more. At 24 psi on both, ride was much smoother and traction was much better. Speed did not seem to be slower at 24 psi, in fact, in climbing steep hills, speed was better. So far, no pinch flats at 24 psi.
Tire pressure is one of the most important factors affecting mtb performance, and experimenting with various pressures has been useful to me.