Originally Posted by
Wanderer
I run my Marathon Supremes at 92 PSI, (35s and 40s) because, for me, that's where they roll the best. Not 85, and not 95, but 92. Everyone is different in their wants and needs.
I'm just the opposite.
Over the years I've slowly gravitated to using wider tires and less air pressure. The big "Aha" for me was when I went from using 120 psi to 100/110 psi with 28 mm tires on our tandem. We never pinch flatted, seemed to go about the same speed, but felt a lot smoother. I used to top up my tire pressure before every ride. Today I can't remember for sure the last time I pumped up my tires. I just squeeze them with my fingers and, if they don't feel "too" soft, I just ride. Subjectively I don't feel slower or that I'm having to work harder but, honestly, I don't fret about those things anymore.