Old 09-22-17 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Kapusta
Mmmkay. Sure.
Triple the volume of a 23mm tire, half the starting pressure. You lose pressure MUCH less quickly at low pressures than high.

I'd wager I could fill my 40mm tires up to 60psi, hang the bike up in the garage until spring, take it down and go for a ride without having to top the tires off.
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