Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
Why are you asking us when you don't want to take the advice of the wheel builder? It looks to me like you're shopping around for somebody who will tell you what you want to hear.
Just getting opinions and your is noted..
I called HED today and they said usually take 20% off the pressure..I think we settled on 110. We will see...they also said I would be fine at 200.
The reason I ride 20's is the seat stays are so close that if the rear wheel flexes at all the tire will rub the side of the frame. Going to a 20 solved this problem for me....I will take the harsher ride for keeping the tire out of the frame.
I plan on getting a new frame this winter...maybe in the next few months. If the seat stays are wider then I will go back to a 23.