Old 09-21-17 | 01:55 PM
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Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)

Originally Posted by JanMM
I start with the 15% tire drop pressure from the calculator above and go from there. Works best to first weigh you and your bike front and rear to find out the load on each wheel and the F/R distribution. Two of my bikes are about 30/70 F/R so considerably less pressure for the front tires. (Both long wheelbase recumbent bikes.)
Good call on recumbents being different.
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