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Old 03-15-06 | 09:36 AM
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From: Williston, VT

Bikes: Bridgestone RB-T, Soma Rush, Razesa Racer, ⅔ of a 1983 Holdsworth Professional, Nishiki Riviera Winter Bike

I just thought of a way to adjust for rider weight. Have someone measure the top tube height while you're on the bike with normal tire pressure. then measure it unweighted. If the difference is significant, let some air out of the tires until the top tube is at the same height unweighted as it was weighted. Now the tires should be compressed about the same amount as if you were on the bike, and your measurements should be closer to actual riding conditions.
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