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05-13-14 | 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt144

Thanks for all the input. I will stick with what I got now.

On a side note, what would be a recommended range for air pressure? I've got 700x28 gatorskins, and I weigh about 160 lbs.

According to Schwalbe you should be running 85psi

Inflation Pressure | Schwalbe North America

There are a number of tire pressure calculators around. Good number of them come to about that same number for your weight, including Sheldon Brown.

I'd try the 85psi, and adjust up or down as necessary. If you find the tires squirming when you corner, or you start getting pinch flats, go up. If the ride's still harsher than you want, go down.

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