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02-18-20, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by UsedToBeFaster

I just bought 30 TPI tires which I run at 60 PSI. Will dropping to 40 really make a difference? I also wonder whether a higher TPI tire will help.

Rides4Beer Totally agree. The lack of traffic is a huge plus.
caloso I see your in the Sacrmanto area. I am there for work and did these rides on the West Sacramento Levees (River Rd). I did notice there are some "forest" trails along the American River Bike Trail but it seems most are off limits to cyclists (limited to horses and hikers). Any suggestions for forest style trails in your area?

Thanks!

Not really. You'd have to head east to Folsom/Auburn/El Dorado to find anything forested. The trails along the ARBT are officially off limits to bikes, but the biggest hazard is the number of illegal encampments down near the river.

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