Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
Interesting. Is there a similar article about what tires and pressures teams use for TDF?
What would be the point?
None of are riding the TDF, none have fulltime team support, none are being paid to use sponsors equipment, and all of are paying for our own equipment.
We all weigh different amounts, and ride different ways, under different conditions. There's plenty of info available, and many links to it in this thread. The data's there, so it's up to each of to consider it, form our own opinions and apply it to our specific needs.
Tire selection, width and pressure are like chain lube, regardless of any science, people have their own preconceived notions and will believe what they believe, and act accordingly. Some, like me might even sit on the fence and ride 25mm tires for sport road and 50mm tires for commuting, with pressures chosen accordingly.