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Old 09-15-08 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by speedlever
FWIW, I like floor pumps with the pressure guage at the top of the tube rather than midway down or at the bottom. Easier to read. I have a Nashbar Pump l'Orange that I've had for 3 years and it works great.

Here is the best formula for determing tire pressures that I've found.

I weigh in the low 160's and run 100/110 in the front/rear (700x23) respectively. No pinch flats and a nice ride. I used to air up to 120 on both tires. No more. It does make a difference in the ride.

Hope that helps.

Edit: I always check my pressure before riding. I find I loose 5 to 10 psi per day.
Thanks for the formula. That seems handy. But my bike salesman told me my bike should be pumped to ~100-110 PSI. Yet when I plug-in that formula, it comes out to 67 PSI (700x32c, 150 lbs). :confused:
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