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Old 12-27-19, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Psimet2001
Also keep in mind 70 on that big of a tire is most likely too high for your weight.

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Originally Posted by Razorrock
I'm a fat dude way over your weight. I run GP4000 32mm on my road/gravel bike. I run 60-80 in rear and 40-60 in front. (start at high pressure and add air when lower pressure is reached) never had any problems with flats. 70psi and below is where you want it. Might as well run 28mm tires if you run any higher pressure.
Interesting. Thanks guys... I didn't realize how much individual preference/variation there is when it comes to tire pressure. I'll start dropping it from 70 and see how it feels.
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