Originally Posted by
lurch0038
my only concern is at my weight I need to get close to the max tire pressure of the tire so I may need to go with a wider tire. I am not concerned about the speed of the bike but have concerns about punctures and blowouts from weight.
How much do you weigh, if you don't mind me asking? I am about 210 lbs. While I don't try to overload the bike, I carry more gear than some/many. I have always run my tires at the max pressure of 85 psi. with no problemos.