Originally Posted by
solveg
I'm running Continental Super Sports 700x25c at 120 psi. I really like how the Klein handles. One thing I read on another thread is that supposedly the old Kleins (mine is pre-trek) are rougher than the new ones. After a long ride, weird parts of my body ache that never hurt otherwise...shoulders, tops of the arms, elbows, even my arm bones seem sore. And I have to wear padded shorts, even though I don't on my other bikes. I have B-17s on all the bikes....oh wait! I don't have one on the Klein....I don't know what's on the Klein. I bought a brooks for it but used it on something else instead.
I should try different tires on the Klein...I just assumed it was the aluminum, having only ridden steel before. Although, I sure like 120 psi....
I think that part of the problem is the pressure in the tires. I'm 165-170, and I rarely go above 110 psi in the back and 100 in the front on 23c's. Cutting the pressure down will not slow you down noticeably until you get south of 85 or 90 psi (unless you're a
very chunky squirrelette - which I rather doubt is the case).