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Old 04-13-14 | 10:28 PM
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KC8QVO
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Bikes: Surly Disk Trucker, 2014 w/Brooks Flyer Special saddle, Tubus racks - Duo front/Logo Evo rear, 2019 Dahon Mariner D8, Both bikes share Ortlieb Packer Plus series panniers, Garmin Edge 1000

I am looking at the Continental Tour RIDE tires in 42x622. Any thoughts? I want to get the ones with the reflex reflective strips on the sidewalls. I can't tell if the offerings on Amazon do. My guess is they dont. I am going to check with the local bike store to see if they can be ordered in.

I am not real sure if I will notice much of a difference with them. I suppose if anything I will get a little extra fudge factor running the lower pressure in protecting from pinch flats, but until I ride on them and adjust the pressure I won't know.

I still need to experiment with my current tires more on pressure. I went to 45 rear/40 front before the last ride (down from ~65) and it made a difference. I'd like to do a ride at ~35, and maybe 30, just to see what happens. Any more volume in the tire I can get is that much more cushion to compress before I bottom out the rim.
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