Originally Posted by
zacster
Another update. I needed a new rear tire and this time decided that I'd go with fatter tires to go along with the Shockstop stem. I was able to squeeze a 700x28 in the front and a 700x25 in the rear. I pumped them to 95 today, as a first try. The ride was definitely more comfortable, way more. I stubbornly refused to try fat tires for 30 years, and now I don't know why.
My bike now feels like the Spec Roubaix I rented in SF that started me on this.
Wait. How much do you weigh again? Don’t mean to turn this into a tire pressure debate but:
https://axs-stage.sram.com/tirepressureguide
I personally weigh 135lbs and used to run 45-50psi in my 28mm tires normally. I’ve gone as low as 40psi - with tubes. Look at the recommendation for TL pressures on that website. IMO those are actually a bit higher than necessary. I have a friend who weighs 175lbs and runs 60psi in 28mm tires.
What kind of tires are you using? Ironically, stiffer, more reinforced tires can actually feel floppier at low pressures than supple race tires.