Originally Posted by
ScottCommutes
Tire pressure actually is a pretty big deal (and free!)
Hence the arguments.
Originally Posted by
ScottCommutes
Actual tire pressure is very hard to measure. Even gauges change over time.
A good one won't drift much, and can be calibrated.
Originally Posted by
ScottCommutes
Don't forget that tire pressure rises with temperature - enough PSI to be noticeable
Not enough to even worry about it.
Originally Posted by
ScottCommutes
The online calculators should better indicate which inputs are the most and least critical
'Inputs'? What are we talking about?
Originally Posted by
ScottCommutes
The online calculators should output charts that you can play with
What should these charts illustrate?
Originally Posted by
ScottCommutes
The online calculators should output test ideas that you can run yourself to see if your times line up with their predictions.
Testing requires a very controlled environment and rigorous procedures that few (or no) recreational cyclists can muster; hence the calculators.